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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After 35 years, China has rescinded its law banning many families from having more than one child; all of them will now be allowed to have two.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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California sets inmate sex reassignment rules

The move comes more than two months after California became the first state to agree to pay for one inmate's surgery.
by The Associated Press

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When Muslim controversies boil, Jaylani Hussein gets the call

When Muslim controversies boil, Jaylani Hussein gets the call

Hussein, the first Somali-born head of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, must navigate issues from name calling to terror recruiting. Raised in Columbia Heights, he sees his role as bridge builder. Lately, he's been busy.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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