Social Issues

Martin Luther King Jr

tptadmin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:12:27 -0500

In 1959 Martin Luther King Jr was known chiefly for his role in the successful Montgomery bus boycott. It was years before his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington. King sat down for his KTCA interview while on a trip to Minnesota. His interviewer was L. Howard Bennett, a civil rights leader and the first African-American judge in Minnesota. Bennett and King talked about segregation in the South, but much of their conversation had to do with racial issues that were also simmering in the North.

We Shall Remain Excerpt

tptadmin — Fri, 8 May 2009 16:47:16 -0500

On Monday May 11 tpt and most other PBS stations will air the final episode in the American Experience series "We Shall Remain." The topic Monday is the 1973 takeover of Wounded Knee, South Dakota by members of the American Indian Movement. We have a clip for you.

Obama Council

tptadmin — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:09:15 -0500

Minnesota Rev. Peg Chemberlin was named this week to President Obama's Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. What exactly does that mean?

Almanac at the Capitol - March 25, 2009

tptadmin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:51:12 -0500

Mary reviews the week-that-was at the Capitol, medical marijuana passed a hurdle in the Senate but isn't home yet, and we will learn about a citizen-lobbyist who is finally having his work recognized.

Capitol Update - March 24, 2009

tptadmin — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:36:42 -0500

A House committee temporarily approves medical marijuana, a Senate committee passes an anti-bullying bill, House Republicans want to redirect school integration aid, and lawmakers look at forming a Lake Wobegon County.

Capitol Update - March 24, 2009

Mary Lahammer — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:38:56 -0500

View the Capitol Update for March 24, 2009.

Capitol Update - March 23, 2009

tptadmin — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:01:33 -0500

House Democrats introduce a plan to let counties raise taxes to lessen the impact of state budget cuts, the Senate passes booster seat requirements, the Family Council is concerned with anti-bullying legislation, and environmentalists ask the governor to get green jobs going.

Capitol Update - March 17, 2009

Mary Lahammer — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:50:39 -0500

Governor Pawlenty's new budget has more money for education and cuts to health care, and there's another push against gay marriage.

View the Capitol Update for March 17, 2009.

Capitol Update - March 17, 2009

tptadmin — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:39:59 -0500

Governor Pawlenty's new budget has more money for education and cuts to health care, and there's another push against gay marriage.

Almanac at the Capitol - March 11, 2009

tptadmin — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:06:07 -0500

The week's political news, House leaders discuss limiting press access to some proceedings, and David Gillette ponders the joy of free help.