Social Issues

Worthington school board votes to remove LGBTQ+, Puerto Rican flags from Latino teacher's classroom
The move has pushed one of Worthington High School’s only Latino teachers to resign in a majority Latino school and has also led to alleged vandalism against a Worthington Globe reporter.
One year ago today, President Joe Biden initiated a new sponsorship program called Welcome Corps that allows everyday people to sponsor individuals seeking refuge in the U.S. We talk to two Minnesotans involved in the program.
Aging Minneapolis church gets new life as affordable housing near George Floyd Square
City leaders on Thursday cut the ribbon on the Belfry Apartments near George Floyd Square. Not only does the project provide much-needed housing, but the church’s congregation also gets to stay and has a newly renovated worship space.
Hastings City Council urges cease-fire, humanitarian aid in Gaza
The Hastings City Council unanimously supported a resolution this week calling for a cease-fire in Gaza and increased humanitarian need for the people affected by war there.
New Minnesota prescription drug board gets up and running but expects industry resistance
A new panel established by the state Legislature will soon begin its work to try to make prescription drugs more affordable for Minnesotans. It’s called the Prescription Drug Affordability Board.
Minnesota company illegally fired woman because she was pregnant
A Minnesota company violated a woman’s civil rights when it fired her because she was pregnant. The Minnesota Human Rights Department called the action “blatant pregnancy discrimination.”
Minnesota equal rights amendment revamped to include protections for abortion, gender care
For years, supporters of the equal rights amendment have sought to include new protections in the Minnesota Constitution. With a new tweak, DFL leaders say this could be the year it moves to the ballot.