Social Issues

September 24, 2007 9:03 AM

Remembering Little Rock

Fifty years ago this week marks one of the biggest events in U.S. civil rights history, the integration of Little Rock Central High School. President Dwight Eisenhower sent troops to restore order and enforce federal law.

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September 21, 2007 4:30 PM

Unrest in Ethiopia worries local Oromo

Minnesota has one of the largest Oromo populations in the country. The Oromo is an ethnic group from Ethiopia. The estimated 10,000 to 15,000 Oromo in the Twin Cites are trying to make new lives for themselves. But they say, their thoughts are often elsewhere -- as they monitor what's happening to family and friends in Ethiopia.

by Roseanne Pereira

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September 21, 2007 3:00 PM

Local Lawyer Documents Torture of Oromo Population

Attorney Laura Provinzino reads from an upcoming Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights' report about human rights abuses and the Oromo population.

by Roseanne Pereira

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September 21, 2007 12:00 AM

Kids and money matters

Teaching their children about money is "Do as I say, not as I do" for a lot of parents. Personal finance expert Ruth Hayden talks about what kids need to know, and how parents can model better money management.

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September 21, 2007 12:00 AM

Language is more than words

Psychologist Steven Pinker has been thinking a lot about the words we use, and the way we use them. He argues that language doesn't simply convey messages, but provides a window into our thoughts, emotions, and social relationships.

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September 20, 2007 8:39 AM

Battles of Belief in World War II

It's easy to look back on World War II and get the impression that America was united in fighting "The Good War." Battles of Belief, a new documentary from American RadioWorks, tells two little-known and remarkable stories that reveal the struggle for hearts and minds in wartime.

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September 20, 2007 12:00 AM

Chaska's social host law

The city of Chaska has passed a law that would hold individuals criminally responsible for hosting an event where underage drinking is occurring. Advocates say the time has come for such a law, but some are expressing concern the law casts too broad a net.

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September 18, 2007 1:43 AM

American Indians want more recognition of tribal IDs

Indian tribes won the right to use tribal identification cards during elections, but band members still can't use them for many other things, like cashing checks, making flight reservations, or doing county-related business.

by Tom Robertson