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Paid family leave advocates celebrate a big week, but the battle's not over

Paid family leave advocates celebrate a big week, but the battle's not over

In New York and San Francisco, lawmakers have taken groundbreaking steps toward more generous leave policies. Still, some business leaders worry how much paid family leave will cost them.
by Joel Rose

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Some blacks did support Bill Clinton's crime bill. Here's why

Some blacks did support Bill Clinton's crime bill. Here's why

Bill Clinton was right in saying that some African-Americans supported the 1994 crime bill. It was part of the response to the crack epidemic that devastated many black communities in the 1980s.
by Alicia Montgomery

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Bruce Springsteen cancels show in North Carolina to protest "bathroom bill"

The Boss is standing with opponents of the law that says transgender people must only use bathrooms that correspond with their sex at birth. The musician says he is supporting "freedom fighters."

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Bemidji cancels comedian's event amid social media outcry

Bemidji cancels comedian's event amid social media outcry

Bemidji has canceled comedian Ralphie May's upcoming event after he came under fire for comments against Native Americans.
by John Enger

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Black coalition pushes legislative reforms at Capitol

Black coalition pushes legislative reforms at Capitol

A coalition of black leaders in Minnesota is calling for a number of legislative reforms to end the state's enduring racial disparities.
by Laura Yuen

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Why do more people move to Houston than to Minneapolis?

Why do more people move to Houston than to Minneapolis?

Census data shows the Twin Cities are growing, but mostly through new births and international immigration. Meanwhile, sunbelt cities like Houston are attracting a lot of new residents from elsewhere in the country.

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Who decides if you're too young to marry?

Who decides if you're too young to marry?

Underage marriages mostly occur outside of the United States, but in the past decade, thousands of cases have been recorded in the country. A few states are taking action to ban these marriages.

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Beyond The Brady Bunch: How to make stepfamilies work

The Brady Bunch set an unrealistically high bar for what can happen when two families come together. Blended families are complicated, but two experts on the matter say it can work.
by Manda Lillie

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