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Democrats unveil 12-week paid family, medical leave proposal

The proposal goes well beyond Gov. Mark Dayton's proposal earlier this year that would extend six weeks of parental leave only to the state's 35,000 public employees.
by The Associated Press

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History of slavery, future of diversity still at issue at Harvard

History of slavery, future of diversity still at issue at Harvard

Student protesters calling themselves Reclaim Harvard Law School say a recommendation that a slavery-tainted symbol be retired is not enough to end their occupation of a student center.
by Arun Rath and Chiquita Paschal

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University of Connecticut creates 'Scholars House' to keep black men in school

University of Connecticut creates 'Scholars House' to keep black men in school

About half of all black male students leave the University of Connecticut before graduation. School officials have created a living space to help these students, but the move has sparked controversy.
by David DesRoches

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Ex-senator who pleaded guilty in sex sting loses appeal

Ex-senator who pleaded guilty in sex sting loses appeal

A federal appeals court ruled former Idaho Sen. Larry Craig improperly used campaign funds to pay for his legal defense after his arrest in a 2007 airport bathroom sex sting.
by The Associated Press

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Some Muslim leaders see double standard in case of St. Paul cop

A St. Paul police officer was put on administrative leave amid claims she lied to a federal grand jury. Some Somali-Americans have been jailed for the same thing.
by Tim Nelson

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The SNAP gap: Benefits aren't enough to keep many recipients fed

The SNAP gap: Benefits aren't enough to keep many recipients fed

About 23 million American households rely on SNAP, formerly known as food stamps. But nearly one-third of them still have to visit a food pantry to keep themselves fed, according to USDA data.
by Tracie McMillan

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Single by choice: Why fewer American women are married than ever before

Single by choice: Why fewer American women are married than ever before

Rebecca Traister, author of "All the Single Ladies," says the declining marriage rates among adult women are less about the institution of marriage and more about the choices available to women today.

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