Social Issues

October 16, 2014 3:00 PM

Emerging African-American leaders in the Twin Cities

Three community members join us to talk about the next generation of thinkers and leaders on the horizon.

by Syl Jones and Chanda Smith Baker

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October 16, 2014 7:27 AM

Groups press U to take on NFL, ban DC team's mascot from stadium

The National Coalition Against Racism in Sports and Media contends the Vikings are violating their contract with the University of Minnesota.

by Alex Friedrich

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October 14, 2014 3:57 PM

MN Next: Climate change and Minnesota

In this installment, host Maddy Mahon speaks with J. Drake Hamilton of "Fresh Energy" and Natalie Cook of the "Will Steger Foundation" about the transformation climate change is bringing to Minnesota's environment, economy, and citizens.

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October 14, 2014 7:25 AM

How millennials are reshaping charity and online giving

Young donors want to invest in a cause. They aspire to create a legacy and participate in a given cause.

by Elise Hu

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October 14, 2014 6:31 AM

Task force: Child protection system should be revamped

Task force members met for the first time Monday and are charged with making recommendations to the 2015 legislative session.

by Sasha Aslanian

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October 14, 2014 4:00 AM

Yoga, black labs help open doors at school for troubled kids

At River Bend Education Center in Minneapolis, the doors are locked so no one runs away. It's not a place where you'd expect to find anything gentle.

by Sasha Aslanian

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October 14, 2014 4:00 AM

Photos: Troubled kids find a path to self-control

At River Bend Education Center in Minneapolis, school social worker Rebecca Stewart uses yoga and other strategies to help children control their emotions.

by Jeffrey Thompson

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October 13, 2014 6:41 AM

Alaska will issue marriage licenses to gay couples

The news came after a federal judge struck down the state's ban on gay marriage, which was the nation's first such ban approved by voters.

by The Associated Press

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October 12, 2014 3:17 PM

Measuring MLK's peace prophecy, 50 years later

Was King naive? Was his full vision simply unobtainable -- do free markets require poor people to function, and will war always assert itself as a defining human habit?

by The Associated Press

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October 11, 2014 11:39 AM

Beyond marriage, other gay-rights challenges loom

For many activists, the top priority after marriage is federal legislation that would outlaw a broad range of discrimination against lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people.

by The Associated Press

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