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What to do when language fails us

When we use the gender-neutral pronouns they and them, instead of he or she, is this political correctness or is there a fundamental problem with language?
by MPR News Staff

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When does free speech become hate speech?

When does free speech become hate speech?

Anti-Islam speakers have been making the rounds in northern Minnesota, calling on people to oppose Muslims where they live. Some people consider this type of rhetoric to be hate speech, but is it illegal?
by MPR News Staff

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Single moms by choice don't need to do it alone

Single moms by choice don't need to do it alone

At 36 and without a partner, Liv Aannestad has chosen to become a mother. Eighteen years ago Pam Rector went through a similar process. Pam tells Liv that being single doesn't mean you're on your own.

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Poll: Cost of child care causes financial stress for many families

Poll: Cost of child care causes financial stress for many families

The most common challenge parents face when looking for child care is the high cost. At an average cost of $10,000 a year, infant child care rivals a year's tuition at a state college or university.
by Patti Neighmond

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Anti-Islam speakers urge rural MN crowds to prepare for Muslim attack

Anti-Islam speakers urge rural MN crowds to prepare for Muslim attack

At dozens of rural churches and schools, speakers have warned crowds about refugees and called on them to oppose Muslims where they live.
by John Enger

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Biking while black means you'll probably get stopped more often

Biking while black means you'll probably get stopped more often

According to a Minneapolis report, black bicyclists are stopped more often for minor violations than white bicyclists.

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Is Wonder Woman suited to be a U.N. ambassador?

Is Wonder Woman suited to be a U.N. ambassador?

This Friday the U.N. holds a star-studded ceremony to appoint Wonder Woman its honorary ambassador for the empowerment of women and girls. Many women's rights advocates are in an uproar.
by Nurith Aizenman

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Who looks out for utility consumers in Minnesota?

Annie Levenson-Falk, the head of CUB (Citizens Utility Board) Minnesota, talked about how CUB will focus on consumers' utility bills in Minnesota and how to lower them or at least keep them from going up.
by MPR News Staff

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Interactive redlining map zooms in on America's history of discrimination

Interactive redlining map zooms in on America's history of discrimination

In the early 20th century, the federal government categorized neighborhoods, based largely on race, to determine mortgage eligibility. A new site combines the maps -- and their revealing backstories.

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