Social Issues

October 23, 2014 2:51 PM

MN Next: Feminism lives

What feminism means to millennials, and the battles feminism must still fight.

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October 23, 2014 7:21 AM

Cities bite back at those feeding the homeless

More than 20 cities in the United States have passed measures aimed at restricting food sharing in recent years. However, the efforts do little to rid communities of homelessness.

by Eliza Barclay

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October 22, 2014 5:17 PM

City attorney: Minneapolis can't ban name of DC football team

The city attorney concluded Minneapolis has no jurisdiction over speech on property owned by the university because the school is a state entity.

by The Associated Press

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October 21, 2014 8:59 PM

Ever wonder who's catching your cellphone calls?

With the right equipment, people can hijack your cellphone. We know the eavesdropping is happening, but we don't know much about who's doing the listening.

by L. Carol Ritchie

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October 20, 2014 7:36 AM

As immigrants move to the suburbs, tensions flare

Today's immigrant families want to put their kids in the best public schools, which are often located in suburban middle-class neighborhoods.

by Caitlin Dickerson

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October 20, 2014 7:22 AM

Turf shifts in culture wars as support for gay marriage rises

While polls show opinion on some social issues, like abortion, are relatively stable, public opinion on gay marriage has changed -- and changed fast.

by Mara Liasson

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October 19, 2014 12:00 PM

Why don't Americans trust experts?

What's fueling the mistrust? On issues including climate change, vaccines and politics, how do facts strengthen mistrust and fuel doubt?

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October 17, 2014 6:29 PM

Washington pitches new bridge park as 'model for social equity'

The park would connect two disparate parts of the nation's capital in hopes of sparking new life and knitting together two communities.

by Franklyn Cater

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October 17, 2014 3:18 PM

Counter Stories: From 'Black-ish' to 'Black Jesus'

In this installment, panel members put on their critics' hats to appraise three TV shows focusing on Black America - "Black-ish," "Key & Peele," and "Black Jesus."

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October 17, 2014 6:30 AM

Navajo presidential race shaken by language gap

Navajo law mandates the Navajo Nation president must speak the native language to hold office. For candidate Chris Deschene, that's a bit of a challenge.

by Tristan Ahtone

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