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Social Issues

Homeless people frustrated by limited Internet access

For many people, the Internet offers ways to stay connected. But many people who are homeless have limited access online are prevented from taking advantage of services and building a participatory community.
by Madeleine Baran

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Confusion over which services will be funded

Confusion over which services will be funded

The sheer size and complexity of the Department of Human Services not only hampers efforts by officials to determine how it will be affected by the shutdown, but also makes difficult communication with those whom are affected.
by Madeleine Baran

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Aspen Ideas: David Brooks shares his 'modesty manifesto'

Aspen Ideas: David Brooks shares his 'modesty manifesto'

David Brooks speaks at the 2011 Aspen Ideas Festival about what he sees as a disturbing shift in our cultural values. He argues we have become a nation of over-confident individuals drowning in praise, and warns some of the larger problems of modern society are reflective of these attitudes.

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Follow-up: The 'triumph' of new-age medicine

Follow-up: The 'triumph' of new-age medicine

In response to feedback from Monday's program on new-age medicine, we take another look at whether alternative medicine ready to claim a place in the mainstream.

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Shelters will close or reduce service during shutdown

At least one domestic violence shelter will temporarily close if the state government shuts down, and more will be forced to reduce services.
by Laura Yuen

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Next gay-marriage showdown could be in Minnesota

Next gay-marriage showdown could be in Minnesota

The battle lines are forming for the next skirmishes over gay marriage - and the most dramatic could come in Minnesota.

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Sarah Palin kicks off book tour at Mall of America Wednesday

Sarah Palin kicks off book tour at Mall of America Wednesday

Sarah Palin will be stop by for the start of her daughter's book tour at the Mall of America on Wednesday.

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