Social Issues

Judge overturns Calif. gay marriage ban
A federal judge overturned California's same-sex marriage ban Wednesday, in a landmark case that could eventually land before the U.S. Supreme Court to decide if gays have a constitutional right to marry in America.
For children born into poverty, brain development may be hindered
Toxic stress, when a baby is born into a chaotic environment and experiences developmental brain problems, may be on the rise. Poverty levels may directly affect a child's brain development, researchers say.
'Official-English' push in Lino Lakes tied to alleged anti-immigration front
A national advocacy group called ProEnglish, which helped officials in Lino Lakes write an English-only resolution, is tied to other organizations that call for a cap on federal immigration levels.