Social Issues

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.
Counter Stories: Voting in communities of color
In this episode, the panel focuses on voting behaviors in minority populations. We'll discuss why turnout is traditionally lower, and the impact of voter suppression efforts.
Minnesota has only a spotty understanding of who is committing suicide and why. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Jon Roesler, an Epidemiologist Supervisor with the state about the matter.
More St. Louis protests after latest police shooting
Vonderrit D. Myers was shot Wednesday night by an officer working a second job for a security firm.
The politics and policy of abortion
We talk about the critiques leveled at activists that both support and oppose abortion.
What Supreme Court move means for same-sex marriage in Wisconsin
Today's action is big news in Wisconsin, where same-sex couples will now be allowed to marry.