Social Issues

NBC to Donald Trump: You're fired
Trump attributed NBC's decision to a clash in view points on immigration, saying his views were strong and NBC's "very weak."
Photos: Celebrating SCOTUS decision at Pride
Rainbow T-shirts, balloons and flags were everywhere as a larger-than-average crowd turned out at the Twin Cities Pride Festival.
This Pride Fest had something big to celebrate
The Supreme Court's ruling on Friday making gay marriage legal in all 50 states gave attendees at the weekend Pride festival reason to celebrate. And they did.
For same-sex marriage opponents, fight is not over
Many gay marriage opponents did not wait long before raising the idea of passing a constitutional amendment to ban it. Success seems unlikely but there are other avenues to pursue -- Congress, state legislatures and the courts.
Obama delivers eulogy at funeral for slain Charleston pastor
The president, who led those mourners in a rendition of "Amazing Grace," said the alleged killer failed in his effort to "terrorize and oppress."
In Minnesota, bouquets and brickbats for high court's marriage ruling
The Supreme Court's decision Friday allowing same-sex marriage nationwide likely won't change hearts and minds in Minnesota, which legalized gay marriage in 2013 after an intense political battle.
MPR News' Tom Weber spoke with David Hamilton and Bernie Erickson, who filed a lawsuit challenging North Dakota's ban on same-sex marriage.