Social Issues

40 years later, Minneapolis parents recall busing's start
Four decades ago, cities across the country were being forced by the courts to desegregate their schools through busing. At the same time, a group of parents in south Minneapolis, some black, some white, persuaded the city's school board to voluntarily bus students between two schools to make both schools more diverse.
The Week in Commentary
A summary of the week's commentaries and some of the comments they generated.
A new book answers your questions about Indians
Why do Indians have long hair? What is a naming ceremony? How many tribal languages are spoken in North America? Those are just a few of the questions Anton Treuer answers in his new book, "Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask."
Why is America losing faith in the media?
A recent poll said 75 percent of Americans don't think journalists get the facts right. Why is the number of Americans who trust the media shrinking?
Is it immoral to have children?
Asking someone when they will have children seems can be a loaded question. What factors into a couple's decision to have children? Should world overpopulation be a consideration?