Social Issues

September 2, 2014 3:22 PM

Conflict over reclined seat diverts third flight in eight days

Squeezed into tighter and tighter spaces, airline passengers appear to be rebelling, taking their frustrations out on other fliers.

by The Associated Press

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September 1, 2014 3:12 PM

St. Paul Mayor Coleman calls for race relations meeting

A representative of the mayor's office would not disclose the time or location of the meeting, but said a statement will be released afterwards.

by Euan Kerr

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August 30, 2014 4:40 PM

One woman's lessons from living on the street

Susan says life on the streets is a constant battle for all homeless people, but for women it's particularly hard.

by Gabrielle Emanuel

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August 29, 2014 12:17 PM

Podcast: Counter Stories, episode 5

In this episode, 2014 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Tom Rademacher joins the panel to discuss the education gap, how white teachers connect with or alienate students of color, and being the state's education ambassador for the next year.

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August 28, 2014 12:09 PM

Podcast: MNnext, episode 5

This time, host Maddy Mahon and former state demographer Tom Gillaspy assess what's become of 'The American Dream,' especially for millennials. Do people still strive for it, or is it completely irrelevant?

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August 26, 2014 6:23 AM

Which news outlets aren't calling the Redskins 'The Redskins'? A short history

The Redskins' hometown paper, The Washington Post, has waded into the fray: Its editorial board announced Friday that the nickname would no longer appear on its op-ed pages.

by Gene Demby

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August 25, 2014 2:50 PM

At Michael Brown's funeral, a call for a day of reckoning

After two weeks of sometimes violent protests, the family of Michael Brown finally took some time to mourn on Monday.

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August 22, 2014 12:12 PM

In Bagley, tension over religion and free speech, Muslims and Christians

At first glance, the small town doesn't seem like a natural choice for an interfaith picnic.

by John Enger

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August 22, 2014 9:47 AM

Same-sex couple settles in Rice Creek Lodge wedding dispute

The owners of a lodge in central Minnesota have agreed to pick up the tab for the wedding and reception of a same-sex couple they initially turned away.

by Sasha Aslanian