Social Issues

A changed America: Marking 10 years since 9/11
Ten years on, Americans will come together Sunday where the World Trade Center soared, where the Pentagon stands as a fortress once breached, where United Airlines Flight 93 knifed into the earth.
The Face of Hunger: For the young and homeless, hunger can be a top concern
Homelessness among young people is on the rise. That means hunger is, too. In the latest part of our series on hunger in Minnesota, we look at how food can become a main problem for young people without homes -- and how they learn to survive.
Rock the Casbah
The revolutions in Egypt and Libya have rocked the Arab world, but journalist and longtime Middle East observer Robin Wright believes they are just the tip of wider transformation occurring in the region.
U.S. announces $23 million more in Somali famine aid
Millions of dollars more for famine relief will be sent to the Horn of Africa, said the head of U.S. Agency for International Development.
State to continue providing funds for honor guard at veterans' funerals
The Legislature and governor had cut the program's funding for the next two years, but the Veterans Affairs commissioner said his organization will continue to provide funds to veteran service groups for funerals.
Anoka-Hennepin board challengers mum on sexual orientation policy
Gay rights advocates and some teachers want the district to get rid of the policy, but those running for school board aren't offering specific views about whether they support it.