Social Issues

• 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?"Midday, July 9, 2009
• 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.July 8, 2009
• 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.July 7, 2009
• 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.July 7, 2009
• 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.Midmorning, July 7, 2009
• New law gives homeowners more time to escape foreclosure
  Struggling homeowners now have another chance to save their homes from foreclosure.July 6, 2009
• Vibrant music scenes an important draw for cities
  One of the most overlooked and under-valued reasons new college grads and young professionals move to the Twin Cities is its vibrant local music scene.July 3, 2009
• Local Somalis holding rally to condemn violence in homeland
  Somali-Americans in Minnesota will protest a rash of suicide bombings in their homeland at a rally Friday in Minneapolis.July 2, 2009
• Homelessness in Hennepin County on the rise
  A new report shows that homelessness among families in Hennepin County is on the rise.July 1, 2009
• Minn. disabled veterans now eligible for free public transportation
  Minnesota's disabled veterans are able to use public transportation at no charge beginning Wednesday.July 1, 2009
• Anti-gay harassment incident goes viral via YouTube
  A YouTube video that shows a group of teenage boys harassing a man amid a torrent of anti-gay slurs in Minneapolis has been widely circulated online this week.July 1, 2009
• Abortions in Minnesota at lowest level in 30 years
  The number of abortions performed in Minnesota last year was at its lowest level in more than 30 years, according to a report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Department of Health.July 1, 2009
• New census figures find growing Minnesota suburbs
  The suburbs are still growing, but several cities in southern Minnesota lost population from 2007 to 2008.July 1, 2009
• 'What's the Big Idea?' at the Aspen Ideas Festival
  Nine speakers from a variety of fields give short presentations on their big ideas, at the opening of the 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colo.Midday, June 30, 2009
• Census to release new population estimates
  The Twin Cities area has been one of the faster growing spots in the United States outside the Sun Belt in recent years, and the Census Bureau will soon report if that trend continued in 2008.June 30, 2009

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