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Social Issues

Ellsberg on dissent

Ellsberg on dissent

Daniel Ellsberg risked his career and jail time when he copied the Pentagon Papers, classified documents on the Vietnam War, in hopes of leaking them to members of Congress or the newspapers. He says but few people today are willing to stand up to their government.

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Crime and punishment for teenagers

Crime and punishment for teenagers

A 13-year-old kid drops a rock off a bridge on a highway overpass. The rock hits a car and kills the driver. Is the teen guilty of murder? A play at the Children's Theater Company in Minneapolis is asking questions of teen audiences, and getting some surprising answers.
by Marianne Combs

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Author envisions a new spiritual and political revival

Author envisions a new spiritual and political revival

Rev. Jim Wallis argues in his new book that America is on the verge of a revival, as people of faith search for common ground to find solutions for such issues as poverty and climate change.

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SCSU seeks to teach tolerance

SCSU seeks to teach tolerance

Officials at St. Cloud State University say the best way to respond to a string of racially biased graffiti that's appeared on campus in recent months, is in the classroom.
by Tim Post

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The world according to Ben Stein

The world according to Ben Stein

Award-winning actor, financial expert, professor and author Ben Stein appeared recently at the Commonwealth Club of California to discuss some of the economic and moral problems he says are facing the world today.

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Poverty activists plan march on RNC

Poverty activists plan march on RNC

A group plans to lead a march of tens of thousands with or without a permit.
by Brandt Williams

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How old is too young to see 'Juno'?

How old is too young to see 'Juno'?

Some parents worry the controversial film will give kids the impression pregnancy is easy.
by Nanci Olesen

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No charges will be filed in St. Cloud State swastika case

The St. Cloud city attorney says his office won't charge a St. Cloud State University student who admitted drawing a swastika in a campus dorm.
by Tim Post

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St. Paul mayor works 'second shift'

St. Paul mayor works 'second shift'

After-school programming in St. Paul is one of first-term Mayor Chris Coleman's most visible policy initiatives. While kids are occupied during the school day, Coleman thinks they need a place to go to after school. The mayor says it's up to cities to work what he calls the "second shift."
by Laura Yuen

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Award winning director meets a new 'Billy the Kid'

Award winning director meets a new 'Billy the Kid'

"Billy the Kid" is a documentary that follows a few days in the life of Billy Price. He's a 15 year old boy living in a small town in Maine. He's bright and he's mouthy. But he's one of those kids who makes people nervous. He's got a troubled past, and he has what are politely known as 'behavioral' issues. Director Jennifer Venditti is in Minneapolis to introduce the film.
by Euan Kerr

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