Social Issues

U.N. dreams big: 17 huge new goals to build a better world
And there are just 15 years to accomplish them. Here's a rundown of the 17 aims, which include ending poverty, hunger and AIDS, fixing the environment and giving everyone access to green space.
He's Yusuf Dayur, and he approves this message
The Eden Prairie middle-schooler who told off a presidential candidate explains why Ben Carson's comments about Muslims got under his skin.
Mary Jo Copeland, Mpls. advocate for the poor, to meet pope on U.S. visit
Sharing and Caring Hands founder Mary Jo Copeland will meet Pope Francis in person during his visit to the United States next week, according to The Catholic Spirit, the archdiocese newspaper.