Social Issues

June 9, 2009 3:11 PM

Americans and income inequality

High executive pay and bailouts may have exacerbated class differences lately. But political scientist Larry Jacobs says people still aspire to move up the income ladder and so have a nuanced view of class. And some say they would pay higher taxes to give others a chance to move up.

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June 9, 2009 11:26 AM

Slain Kansas abortion provider's clinic to close

The family of slain abortion provider George Tiller said Tuesday that his Wichita clinic will be "permanently closed," effective immediately.

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June 9, 2009 10:57 AM

Audio diary of a homeless teen

As part of her Youth Radio story, Valencia McMurray kept an audio diary this spring for Minnesota Public Radio. She recorded her thoughts while living at The Bridge, a shelter for homeless youth in south Minneapolis.

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June 9, 2009 10:57 AM

Audio diary of a homeless teen

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June 8, 2009 7:10 PM

Family, friends offer differing accounts on how Minneapolis teen died in Somalia

Conflicting accounts emerged Monday over how Burhan Hassan, a Minneapolis teenager who allegedly went to Somalia to fight with an Islamic terrorist group, was killed in his homeland.

by Laura Yuen

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June 7, 2009 8:00 PM

Missing Somali teen reportedly killed in Mogadishu

Family members of a young Minneapolis man killed in Somalia are calling on the federal government to arrange for his body to be brought back to Minnesota.

by Jessica Mador

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June 5, 2009 3:15 PM

Gays and lesbians worry about discrimination in retirement

This week, New Hampshire became the sixth state to legalize gay marriage. But many in the gay and lesbian community have another issue on their mind - what to do when they get old.

by Sanden Totten

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June 5, 2009 3:00 AM

New mining opportunities in northern Minn. pose environmental concerns

Northern Minnesota may be on the verge of a major expansion of its mining industry. A key environmental study of PolyMet Corporation's plan to mine copper and nickel is expected in the coming months, but many remain opposed to this kind of mining.

by Bob Kelleher

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June 4, 2009 3:02 PM

Opponents file civil rights complaint against Central Corridor

An organization representing residents and businesses along University Avenue in St. Paul has filed a federal civil rights complaint over the Central Corridor light rail project.

by Dan Olson and Laura Yuen