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Social Issues

The immigrants' story, told through letters

Drawing from a trove of letters collected from all over the world, a University of Minnesota oneline pilot project hopes to gain a richer understanding of the emotional impact of immigration.

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30 years since arrival, life improving for many Hmong in Minn.

30 years since arrival, life improving for many Hmong in Minn.

Nou Yang escaped with her family from communist-controlled Laos some 30 years ago. They are part of Minnesota's estimated 52,000 Hmong residents. Poverty is still an issue, but rates are down and life for many is improving.
by Dan Olson

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Pentagon study: Gays could serve with no harm

The Pentagon study that argues that gay troops could serve openly without hurting the military's ability to fight is expected to re-ignite debate this month on Capitol Hill over repealing the 17-year-old "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

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Bright Ideas with Daniel Wordsworth

Bright Ideas with Daniel Wordsworth

Stephen Smith discusses the work done by the American Refugee Committee with his guest, ARC's president, Daniel Wordsworth. In Liberia, the organization provides microfinancing to get small businesses off the ground.

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New TSA screening procedures irk air travelers

New TSA screening procedures irk air travelers

A planned boycott of new TSA screening procedures by air travelers didn't materialize over the holiday weekend, but questions are still being raised about the necessity of full body screens and pat-downs. Have airport security procedures gone too far?

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The fight to educate Africa's youth

Two children's rights advocates discuss their humanitarian and educational work in Africa.

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Minneapolis businessman buried in Somalia

A Minneapolis-based Somali lawyer was buried Thursday, a day after he was shot in the Somali capital, his relatives said.

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Heating assistance requests up, but funding in limbo

Heating assistance requests up, but funding in limbo

Applications for federal help with home heating bills are up more than 8 percent from last year, Minnesota officials say. But the amount of money available to help low-income families stay warm is uncertain.
by Tom Robertson

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