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Black Lives Matter activists lead march to Democratic convention

Black Lives Matter activists lead march to Democratic convention

Demonstrators with the Black Lives Matter movement and other groups marched 6 miles to rally outside the Democratic National Convention. They called for more police accountability and other issues.

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French army asks citizens to enlist -- but no headscarves, please

French army asks citizens to enlist -- but no headscarves, please

Two sisters, devout Muslims and French patriots, wanted to help the military following a terrorist attack. They were told they had to remove their headscarves. So what did they do?
by Daniel Estrin

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Obama opens door to more Central American refugees

he administration -- hoping refugees will not flood the southern border -- is expanding a program that helps refugees, including minors, to reunite with their families in the U.S.

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Photos: Protesters and police face off in St. Paul

Photos: Protesters and police face off in St. Paul

Police and demonstrators protesting the police shooting of Philando Castile spent tense hours together this week as officers broke up an encampment outside the Minnesota governor's residence and protesters took to the street.
by Evan Frost

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Democrats ready speeches on gun violence, police shootings

Democrats ready speeches on gun violence, police shootings

Several Minnesota convention delegates say they're pleased the party on Tuesday night will put a spotlight on the issues of gun violence, race and police use of deadly force.
by Tim Pugmire

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What does it mean to be a good ally?

What does it mean to be a good ally?

Historically, allies have played an important role in pushing social movements forward. But what does it mean to be an ally? Three guests share their perspectives.
by MPR News Staff

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Michael Jordan speaks up for black lives and police officers

Michael Jordan speaks up for black lives and police officers

The former Chicago Bulls star rarely gets involved in current events, but he is making million-dollar donations to an NAACP fund and a community policing institute seeking solutions to violence.
by Nathan Rott

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Anti-abortion duo behind Planned Parenthood videos cleared

Anti-abortion duo behind Planned Parenthood videos cleared

District Judge Brock Thomas dismissed the tampering with government records charge against 27-year-old David Daleiden and 63-year-old Sandra Merritt upon the request of the Harris County prosecutor's office.
by The Associated Press

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Helping transgender people find their voice

Helping transgender people find their voice

Speech therapist Wendy Chase helps transgender people make their voices sound like their gender identity. She says how people communicate affects how they are perceived.

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NBA will pull 2017 all-star game from Charlotte over N.C. 'bathroom bill'

NBA will pull 2017 all-star game from Charlotte over N.C. 'bathroom bill'

The controversial state law limits civil rights protections for LGBT people; the league says it can't host the All-Star Game in that climate. A new location for the game hasn't yet been announced.

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