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Social Issues

Bemidji's first shelter for homeless alcoholics delayed

Efforts to convert a former downtown church into a 16-bed shelter have taken longer than expected. However, the facility hopes to open its doors before year's end.
by John Enger

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Who was the first to try to manipulate birthrates? Not China!

Who was the first to try to manipulate birthrates? Not China!

Credit (or blame) goes to France, which wanted more babies in the 19th century. Like most government plans to influence birthrate, it didn't quite work.
by Nurith Aizenman

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Muslim leaders decry rejection of cemetery

Muslim leaders decry rejection of cemetery

In August last year, the Castle Rock Township board rejected an application from the land owner for a Muslim cemetery.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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China decides to abolish 1-child policy

China decides to abolish 1-child policy

After 35 years, China has rescinded its law banning many families from having more than one child; all of them will now be allowed to have two.
by The Associated Press

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Native stereotypes in Party City Halloween costumes draw flak

Native stereotypes in Party City Halloween costumes draw flak

Jamie Becker-Finn took to social media to criticize headdresses and other Halloween costumes at Party City meant to depict Native Americans. She's endured negative and racist replies since posting.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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Minnesota's diversity grows, but Legislature stays mostly white

Minnesota's diversity grows, but Legislature stays mostly white

Less than 5 percent of Minnesota legislators are people of color, compared to about 19 percent of the population. One lawmaker says that lack of diversity is hurting the state.
by Tim Pugmire

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'Be a man' and the destructive definition of masculinity

What are the most destructive words in the world? One answer — as noted in a new documentary — "Be a man."
by MPR News Staff

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