Social Issues

March 13, 2015 7:13 AM

Blocking wire transfers could spark a humanitarian crisis in Somalia

A California bank's decision to stop wiring money from Somali-Americans to their homeland has fueled fears that a financial lifeline will be cut, further impoverishing people in a precarious economy.

by Matt Sepic

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March 12, 2015 4:36 PM

Survey doubts the diversity of Mpls. neighborhood boards

A survey suggests that the people who volunteer to serve on neighborhood boards may tend to be more likely white, better educated and more highly paid than the city's population as a whole.

by Sasha Aslanian

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March 11, 2015 12:19 PM

Counter Stories: Enough talk on disparities

The Counter Stories crew says it's time for action on the gaping disparities affecting Minnesotans of color.

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March 11, 2015 8:36 AM

2 Oklahoma students seen in racist fraternity video apologize

One of the now-former fraternity brothers said he had learned "a devastating lesson."

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March 11, 2015 8:07 AM

2 Oklahoma students seen in racist fraternity video apologize

One of the now-former fraternity brothers said he had learned "a devastating lesson."

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March 10, 2015 5:15 PM

After controversial autopsy attempts, medical examiner resigns

Dr. Thomas Uncini is stepping down in St. Louis County, one month after scheduling controversial autopsies on Native Americans in Carlton County.

by Dan Kraker

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March 10, 2015 2:27 PM

Mall of America demonstrators plead not guilty to charges

Eleven people who participated in a Dec. 20 demonstration at the Mall of America are charged with trespassing, disorderly conduct and unlawful assembly. They have pleaded not guilty.

by Brandt Williams

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March 10, 2015 9:45 AM

Alabama judge: Selma anniversary a moment to support gay rights

Vanzetta Penn McPherson, a retired U.S. magistrate judge in Alabama, said African Americans should "should never lend their voices to the chorus of hatred of gay people."

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March 8, 2015 4:35 PM

Minnesota marchers commemorate Selma's 'Bloody Sunday'

About a thousand people marched from the Capitol to a downtown St. Paul church Sunday in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama.

by Peter Cox