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The women's movement 50 years after 'The Feminine Mystique'

The women's movement 50 years after 'The Feminine Mystique'

Fifty years after "The Feminine Mystique" galvanized a generation of women and gave birth to the second wave of the women's movement, where does gender equity stand today?

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Metro United Way: Donations rise $800K

The Greater Twin Cities United Way says its donations have risen by $800,000 from last year.
by Rupa Shenoy

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In Minn., officials say food program could find ways to absorb federal cuts

In Minn., officials say food program could find ways to absorb federal cuts

Across-the-board budget cuts were set to take effect Friday without a deal in Washington. The cuts will hit everything from national parks to air traffic, including the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The program provides benefits to about 125,000 low-income people in Minnesota. But the consequences may be less dire than some in Washington have predicted.
by Julie Siple

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Confusion may slow settlement payments to Minnesota tribal members

Confusion may slow settlement payments to Minnesota tribal members

Today marks the deadline for American Indians who wish to take part in a multibillion dollar settlement with the federal government. The deadline marks a halfway point in paying out $3.4 billion to tribes over the federal government's poor management of money and land owned by tribes.
by Conrad Wilson

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Family Reunification Act could restore parental rights in some lost custody cases

Family Reunification Act could restore parental rights in some lost custody cases

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would give some parents who lost custody of their children years ago a chance to reunify with them. Advocates say only a small number of teens living in foster care could be affected by the Family Reunification Act, but that it could make a great difference for those motivated parents who have dealt with their problems and whose children want to go home again.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Meals on Wheels affected if budget cuts deal fails

Senior meal programs in Minnesota would take a hit if President Barack Obama and Congress fail to reach a deal to avert automatic across-the-board spending cuts by Friday.
by Julie Siple

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After South High brawl, a look at Somali-African American tensions

After South High brawl, a look at Somali-African American tensions

The recent brawl at South High School in Minneapolis is said to have, at least partially, been caused by friction between Somali and African American communities. Abdimalik Mohamed of Ka Joog, a Somali youth organization that tries to bridge cultural gaps, will join The Daily Circuit to talk about the tension.

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Advocates want $8M boost for housing, services aimed at homeless youth

A coalition of community and faith-based groups is asking the state Legislature to help fight youth homelessness. A proposal would provide $8 million to help homeless youth across Minnesota.
by Julie Siple

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Minnesota population more diverse, aging

Minnesota is becoming more ethnically diverse that it was decades ago. State demographer Susan Brower says nearly one of every five Minnesotans is a person of color.

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Amid Boy Scout turmoil, other groups hope to grow

Amid Boy Scout turmoil, other groups hope to grow

With the Boy Scouts of America entangled in a furor over its ban on gays, lesser-known youth organizations across the ideological spectrum see an opportunity. They wonder if the turmoil might prompt some families to give them a closer look as options for their boys.

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