Social Issues

How Michelle Obama divides feminists
Michelle Obama is a polarizing figure in feminist circles. Some feminists view her as a hero, while others feel the popular first lady has let them down.
Building community through mentoring
Can mentoring programs help close the high school graduation rate achievement gap in Minnesota?
Siblings discover dad's Scout abuse, remember own
Two adult siblings say they suffered years of abuse at the hands of their father. For Carol Gray, the nightmare began long before the Boy Scouts learned of his proclivities and fired him. But for Jim Gray, the end of his father's scouting career was the beginning of his own torment. The story of Brandon Gray is the story of the inaction of the Boy Scouts of America.
Teens speaking out at several metro events
Events around the Twin Cities this weekend aimed to motivate teenagers to address larger societal issues.
Hunger relief advocates want the state Legislature to increase funding for food shelves.
The president of the National Congress of American Indians urged the House on Thursday to pass the Violence Against Women Act so Native Americans and Alaska Natives can "protect their own people and surrounding communities against brutality."
Photos: A morning with Mary Jo Copeland
We spent a morning with her recently at Sharing and Caring Hands.
Supporters of the University of North Dakota's retired nickname made one last push to restore the Fighting Sioux moniker Thursday in front of a three-judge appeals panel in St. Paul, Minn.
Friday Roundtable: The meaning of Black History Month in 2013
Our panelists examine the meaning of Black History Month in 2013. Does relegating the history of black Americans to one month do justice to the contributions they've made to American society?
Mary Jo Copeland: Presidential award a 'humble honor'
Mary Jo Copeland, founder and director of Sharing and Caring Hands, says she is humbled by her choice as a recipient of the Presidential Citizens Medal, one of the nation's highest civilian honors. Copeland will receive the award at the White House tomorrow. She spoke with MPR's Tom Crann about her charitable work providing meals and shelter to thousands of people in the Twin Cities every year since 1985.