Social Issues

Counter Stories: Dear White People
Counter Stories panel members review the movie "Dear White People," and respond to an American Civil Liberties Union report on police arrests in Minneapolis.
Veteran comes out, then is heartened by response
Tyler Bieniek, who served in Afghanistan, says he was overwhelmed by the support he received after telling his fellow Army National Guard members that he's gay.
Attack on nurses points to growing risk of Minnesota hospital violence
A patient at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood hit four nurses with a metal bar on Sunday, police said. To prepare for such risks, hospitals statewide are tightening security.
Is life getting better or worse as you grow older?
In wealthy countries, folks report the lowest level of satisfaction at about age 45. However, worry and stress begin to dissipate at around age 54.
A report shows about 17 percent of work hours on large city construction contracts went to minority workers this spring. The goal was nearly twice that.
Steven Thrasher: What Apple's Tim Cook does for LGBT culture
Steven Thrasher, columnist for The Guardian, said it's important to keep the news in perspective.
White House: Ferguson no-fly didn't restrict media
Audio recordings obtained by The Associated Press showed the Federal Aviation Administration working with local authorities to define a 37-square-mile flight restriction.
St. Paul police car collides with Green Line train
Witnesses say the squad car had lights and siren on when it crossed the tracks. Police say they still are investigating the collision.
Counter Stories: Confronting Ebola
Special guest and St. Paul schools employee Mariama Kpaka-Sengita describes her crusade to raise awareness of the Ebola crisis in her native Sierra Leone.
Thousands protest Washington NFL team nickname before Vikings game
Ahead of the march, Clyde Bellecourt, an organizer, repeated something he's been saying for decades: Washington's team name is a slur.