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Social Issues

Same sex marriage faces hurdle among African-American church leaders

Same sex marriage faces hurdle among African-American church leaders

Marriage amendment supporters in Minnesota are counting on strong support from the African-American community come Election Day, when they hope to change the state constitution so that it blocks same-sex marriage.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Appeals court upholds SD abortion advisory

A portion of a 2005 South Dakota abortion law that requires a doctor to tell a woman seeking an abortion that she faces an increased risk of suicide is constitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.

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US, China begin annual human rights dialogue

The U.S. and China began their annual human rights dialogue Monday that gives Washington a chance to broach thorny issues but also demonstrates its limited leverage with Beijing.

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Suburbs see shifting racial mix

Suburbs see shifting racial mix

The Twin Cities suburbs are more diverse than you might think. A study released today shows communities in the first and second rings surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul are seeing rapid changes in their racial makeup.
by Laura Yuen

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Service members to march in gay pride parade

The Defense Department announced it is allowing service members to march in uniform in a gay pride parade for the first time in U.S. history.

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Police evict homeless from Peavey Plaza

Peavey Plaza in downtown Minneapolis was closed Tuesday morning so city workers could clean up after groups of homeless people who've been sleeping in the plaza for the last few months.
by Brandt Williams

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