Social Issues

February 5, 2015 5:28 PM

Sweden's immigrant influx unleashes a backlash

Across Europe, far-right anti-immigrant parties are gaining political power. The change has been especially dramatic in Sweden, which for decades has been known for its openness and tolerance.

by Ari Shapiro

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February 5, 2015 12:00 AM

Bill pushes courses ahead of divorces when children involved

Democratic Sen. John Marty says the courses are designed to help parents considering divorce plan ahead for new financial and custody concerns they'll face.

by The Associated Press

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February 4, 2015 12:27 PM

Counter Stories: The forgotten community

Native Americans are the original Americans, yet their mistreatment and suffering is largely absent from the nation's conversation on race.

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February 3, 2015 12:31 PM

Federal appeals court to hear South Dakota same-sex marriage case

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday granted a request to consider an appeal from South Dakota at an expedited pace. The court also combined the arguments with cases from Arkansas and Missouri.

by The Associated Press

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January 31, 2015 7:01 AM

Theater tackles violence in football

Players, team owners and football fans are being forced come to grips with the idea that the sport they love may be extracting a much higher price than anyone knew.

by April Dembosky