Social Issues

The prospect of federal budget cuts could reduce the number of people in Minnesota who get foreclosure counseling.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota charities are ramping up their year-end fundraising campaigns.
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?
Two children's rights advocates discuss their humanitarian and educational work in Africa.