Social Issues

Researchers at the Minneapolis VA hospital found meditation techniques can help veterans of wars in Afghanistan and Iraq cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.
App tells painful stories of slaves at Monticello's Mulberry Row
A new app uses geolocation to bring to life a lesser-known section of Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate -- Mulberry Row, which was the bustling enclave of skilled slaves who worked at Monticello.
Who is Cecil? And the big business of big game
The practice of big game hunting on the African continent is not new. Many African countries have battled to preserve and conserve endangered animals.
Poaching and Terrorism: The Race to Protect Wildlife and National Security
From America Abroad: "Poaching and Terrorism: The Race to Protect Wildlife and National Security." A documentary about the illegal killing of large animals in Africa. Wildlife trafficking is a national security issue, too, because billions of dollars are making their way to terror groups and organized crime.
#TheEmptyChair amplifies conversation about sexual assault
A provocative magazine cover featuring a photo of 35 women who accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault is the latest in a growing movement of survivors publicly sharing their stories.
In killing lion, did dentist end his career, too?
Walter Palmer could ride out the storm if he remains contrite, says a crisis expert.
A closer look at Southern identity
Recent debates about the Confederate flag raised issues for many southerners about what it means to be from the south.
Alexs Pate and David Mura speak about guilt and hope
Both authors were featured guests during a recent event at Minneapolis' The Loft Literary Center.
Diversity in advertising and marketing: A BrandLab Fearless Conversation. Tom Weber recently talked with three local leaders in these industries about how to increase diversity.
Boy Scout leaders end blanket ban on gay adults
The new policy, aimed at easing a controversy that has embroiled the Boy Scouts for years, takes effect immediately.