Social Issues

From Colorado to California, the gun control debate has become personal
The two states with high-profile mass shootings in the last week have taken big steps in recent years to tighten gun laws. Is a focus on "open carry" or mental health the best way forward?
What's next for Jamar Clark demonstrators and activists?
The rhetoric at rallies and news conferences has often shifted to themes beyond Clark's death, such as justice and systemic change. At times, the demonstrations have had the feel of a movement.
Conflicting accounts: What happened the night Jamar Clark was shot?
Jamar Clark's death at the hands of Minneapolis police has rallied protesters for nearly three weeks. But the circumstances around the moments leading up to his death remain unclear -- and contentious.
Jamar Clark shooting, protests continue strained history between community, police
"We have been saying for a significant amount of time that Minneapolis is one bullet away from Ferguson," activist Jason Sole of the Minneapolis NAACP said the day after Clark was shot. "That bullet was fired last night."
Friday Roundtable: Lessons after police shootings from across the country
MPR News host Kerri Miller sat down with people from three communities -- Baltimore; North Charleston, S.C.; and Oakland, Calif. -- where recent police killings that to protests. What lessons can they share with Minneapolis?
Resettled refugees help to 'bring Buffalo back'
After losing jobs and people for half a century, the region in upstate New York is growing again. Refugees may be one reason why: Roughly 10,000 have resettled in the area since 2003.