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Social Issues

St. Paul aims to increase number of minority firefighers

The city of St. Paul is launching a pilot program aimed at increasing the number of minorities in the city's ranks of firefighters and emergency medical technicians. The program is the first of its kind in Minnesota. The program will pay 40 participants up to 25 hours a week while they go through one of two 10-week EMT certification programs. If they get the certification, they can take the firefighter test. Coleman says offering paid training makes it more likely applicants will attend, even if they can't afford to quit their jobs. St. Paul Councilmember Melvin Carter says it's important to have a diverse Fire Department since firefighters are called on regularly to assist people from different cultures.

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Let's put some reform in health care reform

Let's put some reform in health care reform

A retired health care executive suggests the "reform" debate is pointless unless it addresses a few key elements.
by William McGuire, M.D.

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'Temporary' charity a fixture after 27 years

'Temporary' charity a fixture after 27 years

One of Minnesota's largest meal programs for poor people was intended to be temporary back in 1982. It's become a fixture.
by Dan Olson

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A feminism that works for all women

A feminism that works for all women

A Minneapolis woman reflects on the path that led her to a national leadership role at NOW.
by Erin Matson

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Minneapolis homeless shelter avoids closure

Families Moving Forward, a Minneapolis-based family homeless shelter, staved off closure this month after a precipitous drop in funding earlier in the year.
by Madeleine Baran

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The impact of social networks explored at Aspen

The impact of social networks explored at Aspen

Three journalists on an Aspen Ideas Festival panel titled, "Tweeting the Revolution: Will Social Networking and Journalism Drive Democracy?"

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Speech may provide clues to missing Somalis' motivation

Speech may provide clues to missing Somalis' motivation

A fiery speech given by a visiting Somali opposition leader in Minneapolis may provide some clues as to what motivated some Somali-American men to take up arms in their homeland.
by Laura Yuen

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Minn. non-profits announce $2.2M fund to help low-income families

Two Minnesota-based non-profits announced a new $2.2 million fund today to assist low-income residents with housing, food, and financial counseling and assistance.
by Madeleine Baran

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Domestic abuse among elders remains a hidden problem

Domestic abuse among elders remains a hidden problem

We've heard of children and caregivers physically exploiting seniors, but it turns out that abuse between partners and spouses is also substantial--and a largely hidden problem.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Differences of opinion on new stem cell policy

Differences of opinion on new stem cell policy

The Obama administration has new guidelines on federally-funded human embryonic stem cell research that gives researchers more latitude in the cell lines they may study. Bioethics expert Jeffrey Kahn explores this issue as well as the ethics of patenting genes.

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