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Social Issues

Girls' Life vs. Boys' Life? Magazine covers spark an uproar

Girls' Life vs. Boys' Life? Magazine covers spark an uproar

When graphic designer Katherine Young saw the cover comparison, she couldn't believe it. Then, she set out to fix it.
by Tracy Mumford

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How do you prevent abductions without terrifying parents?

How do you prevent abductions without terrifying parents?

Robert Lowery, from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, joined Tom Weber to talk about how the Wetterling case - and it's resolution - affected the country.
by MPR News Staff

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Goodwill to discontinue clinical mental health services

Citing a lack of resources, Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is phasing out its clinical mental health services, medical equipment lending and call center training program.
by Martin Moylan

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Content notice: Here are a few ways professors use trigger warnings

Content notice: Here are a few ways professors use trigger warnings

"If I can prevent that kind of pain from happening in the classroom by simply alerting students to that kind of language before it gets sprung on them, why wouldn't I do that?"
by Iman Smith

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Sex offenders sue over Iowa's civil commitment program

Nine men have filed a federal lawsuit against the state, claiming its civil commitment program is unconstitutional because it fails to offer adequate counseling. In the last year, federal judges in Minnesota and Missouri have ordered changes to those states' programs.
by Associated Press

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Race and policing in wake of Tulsa and Charlotte shootings

Race and policing in wake of Tulsa and Charlotte shootings

Professor David Thomas joined MPR News to talk about the shootings of Terence Crutcher and Keith Lamont Scott.
by MPR News Staff

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Black men may have cause to run from police, Massachusetts high court says

A black man who flees police might be trying "to avoid the recurring indignity of being racially profiled" rather than attempting to hide criminal activity, the court says.

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With future uncertain, Oromo Olympian visits Minnesota

With future uncertain, Oromo Olympian visits Minnesota

Olympian Feyisa Lilesa hasn't returned home after protesting the Ethiopian government during the Rio games. He was invited to visit with members of Minnesota's Oromo community this weekend, and will continue to travel the U.S. until he can find a place to settle and compete.
by Manda Lillie

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Restaurant owner won't remove 'Muslims get out' sign

Restaurant owner won't remove 'Muslims get out' sign

Muslim leaders on Tuesday met with the southern Minnesota business owner who's keeping a sign saying "Muslims get out" in front of his restaurant.
by Matt Sepic

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How would $15 minimum wage affect workers?

A conservative center sponsored a debate in Minneapolis on Tuesday focused on that question.
by Tim Nelson

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