Social Issues

Metro Transit police use Somali language lessons to break down barriers
Metro Transit police began offering a Somali language class to some officers last month. The cops say they want to connect with the growing Somali community in the Twin Cities at transit and bus stops.
'Streetfight': How American streets can change for the better
Countries around the world are making significant investments in bike-friendly and pedestrian-friendly streets. Can the U.S. keep up? Janette Sadik-Khan, author of 'Streetfight,' shares her ideas.
Theodore Olson complained on Facebook that schools' policies designed to limit suspensions are undermining adult authority and said teachers are unfairly blamed for the so-called "school to prison pipeline".