Social Issues

Local religious leaders take 'food stamp challenge'
A group of faith leaders in Minnesota plans to raise awareness about hunger this week by taking a "food stamp challenge."
Salvation Army starts holiday kettle drive
The Salvation Army kicks off its holiday fundraising drive in the Twin Cities this weekend.
Gottwalt: campaign against marriage amendment effective, but erroneous
The Minnesota House sponsor of the failed marriage amendment proposal said the campaign against the measure was "wrong-minded" and erroneously implied supporters were motivated by bigotry.
A television program designed to help low-income Minnesotans eat well and be physically active kicks off Sunday night.
State officials on Friday announced more than $134 million for affordable housing to help thousands of Minnesota families, homeless veterans, senior citizens and low-income people.
Barbie dolls wield power for collector, acceptance for girls
Robin Hickman has been called a St. Paul "treasure." She's a social activist, a TV and film producer, and a long-time leader in the African American community. But what makes Hickman most proud these days is her extensive multicultural doll collection.
A new Gallup survey, touted as the largest of its kind, estimates that 3.4 percent of American adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.