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Social Issues

Counter Stories: A war in black academia

Counter Stories: A war in black academia

How does the Counter Stories crew interpret the long-running feud between scholars and media figures Cornel West and Michael Eric Dyson?

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What will Twin Cities' affordable housing look like in 2020s?

Listen to three suburban leaders discuss how their cities are responding to the proposed targets for affordable housing.

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Preview: Same-sex marriage at the Supreme Court

Preview: Same-sex marriage at the Supreme Court

Listen to two experts discuss what comes next for same-sex marriage in the United States.

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Counter Stories: We want you

Counter Stories: We want you

Why don't corporations take a stand on racial matters the way they do on behalf of the GLBT community?

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A North Dakota family breaks the silence on gay marriage

A North Dakota family breaks the silence on gay marriage

Author Melanie Hoffert grew up gay in rural America, where coming out was difficult. But that hasn't stopped her family from having a frank and challenging conversation about same-sex marriage.
by David Greene

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Counter Stories: When will it end?

There's a lot for the Counter Stories' crew to dive into this episode, from the aftermath of the Walter Scott shooting in S.C., to Michelle Obama's momentous address to Native Americans, which went largely unreported.

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1 dead, others injured in Duluth city bus crash

Two Duluth city buses collided downtown around 5 a.m. Tuesday. It wasn't immediately clear how many people were injured.
by Dan Kraker

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In N.D., church ceremonies push Wahpeton to grapple with gay rights

In N.D., church ceremonies push Wahpeton to grapple with gay rights

In a small community in southeastern North Dakota, tension between compassion and faith is ever-present in residents' attitudes toward same-sex marriage.
by David Greene

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