Social Issues

August 31, 2009 12:00 AM

One year later, RNC protester cases still pending

One year ago, the Republican National Convention took over downtown St. Paul, but for some people the convention is far from over.

by Jessica Mador

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August 26, 2009 5:17 PM

Former workers allege restaurant owes them thousands in unpaid wages

Two former workers at a popular Minneapolis restaurant have filed complaints with the U.S. Department of Labor, alleging that Peninsula Malaysian Cuisine owes thousands of dollars in unpaid wages and overtime pay.

by Madeleine Baran

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August 26, 2009 3:00 PM

'The Hiptionary' honors African-American linguistic usage

Mahmoud El-Kati's new book, "The Hiptionary," examines the influence of African-American linguistic usage on U.S. culture.

by Euan Kerr

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August 26, 2009 9:25 AM

Divorced Kid

America's divorce rate soared in the 1970s. Thirty years later, in a documentary by producer Sasha Aslanian, kids who grew up in the divorce revolution look back on that experience and describe how it shaped them as adults.

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August 26, 2009 7:53 AM

Divorced Kid: Stories from the 1970s divorce revolution

America's divorce rate soared in the 1970s. Thirty years later, kids who grew up in the divorce revolution look back at that experience, and describe how it shaped them as adults.

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August 26, 2009 6:00 AM

Let's hope young people aren't watching too closely

A playwright worries about the lessons that young people might take from town meetings on health care.

by Syl Jones

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August 26, 2009 12:00 AM

A divorce revolution

America's divorce rate hit a peak in 1979. Back then, no one really knew how divorce would affect children. Three decades later, the adult children of divorce look back.

by Sasha Aslanian

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August 26, 2009 12:00 AM

Perfecting divorce, part 3: A new family

One girl from divorce class lets us catch up on her life. She and her brother have gained a stepmom, a stepbrother, and now, a half-brother who's a year and half old.

by Sasha Aslanian

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August 26, 2009 12:00 AM

Perfecting divorce, part 4: Wedding vows

It's pretty overwhelming for a divorced kid to hear your parents taking their wedding vows. Their voices sound so young and it's such an idealistic moment.

by Sasha Aslanian