New York to offer refuge for people seeking transgender careGov. Kathy Hochul is expected to sign legislation that protects families who come to New York from states that have banned gender-affirming care.
Juneteenth March calls for reparations for Black AmericansProtestors want local and national lawmakers to study the generational harm of slavery.
New York City's weight discrimination ban could inspire other placesNew York City is just the latest to prohibit discrimination based on weight and height, but other places are considering similar legislation.
Civil rights groups issue Florida travel advisory, warn 'hostile' lawsCivil rights groups say recent laws and policies backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis are "hostile" and "cruel."
Iowa Senate passes controversial bill that would ease child labor lawsIf signed into law, it would allow teens as young as 14 to work up to six hours per day and in occupations that are currently prohibited.
Biden in Selma: Voting rights remain 'under assault'“The conservative Supreme Court has gutted the Voting Rights Act over the years,” said President Biden.
Child welfare algorithm faces Justice Department scrutinyThe Allegheny Family Screening Tool is designed to assess a family’s risk level when they are reported for child welfare concerns.
5 Memphis officers fired for involvement in death of Tyre NicholsDetails of what exactly happened the night officers arrested Tyre Nichols have not been released.
Son seeks $50M from LA for dad's death from stun gun zapsLA police restrained and shocked Keenan Anderson six times with a Taser in less than a minute, causing his heart to stop at a hospital hours later.
Elijah McClain's mom shares thoughts as trials for son's death beginsThree Colorado police officers and two paramedics pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and reckless homicide in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.
Protests surge nationwide over drag showsOnline campaigns and in-person protests have targeted drag events across the nation.
Texas group spreads love, awareness amid Trafficking Prevention MonthThe founder of Waco-based group Jesus Said Love said they've discovered the reality of human trafficking in Texas through spreading awareness.
Climate change making the homeless population even more vulnerableAmericans who experience homelessness often feel the impacts of extreme weather events first.
LAPD under scrutiny after 3 men die during or after police encountersTakar Smith, Keenan Anderson and Oscar Sanchez died after interactions with the LAPD. Smith and Sanchez were shot by officers.
January is human trafficking awareness and prevention monthHomeland Security estimates that globally human trafficking is a $150 billion a year enterprise, exploiting 25 million people.
Transgender Missouri Inmate Executed For Fatal StabbingAmber McLaughlin, 49, was convicted of stalking and killing a former girlfriend, then dumping the body near the Mississippi River in St. Louis.
Lawmakers Work To Protect Families Traveling For Gender-Affirming CareSome states are moving to ban gender-affirming care for minors. But lawmakers are pushing to improve protection for minors, parents and providers.
Israeli Doctors Reject Netanyahu Allies' Anti-LGBTQ RemarksAllies of Benjamin Netanyahu are calling for a law to allow discrimination against LGBTQ people in hospitals and businesses.
Final U.S. Tally: Nearly 107,000 Overdose Deaths Last YearThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 106,699 Americans died from overdoses in 2021, a 16% increase from the year prior.
Millions To Lose Medicaid Coverage Under Congress' Spending BillThe legislation will sunset a requirement of the COVID-19 public health emergency that prohibited states from booting people off Medicaid.
Judge Warned In 2021 Of Gay Bar Attack Suspect's Shooting PlansA judge regarded the suspect in the Club Q shooting as potentially dangerous but dismissed a kidnapping case against them.
Texas Officer Convicted In Killing Of Atatiana JeffersonFormer Texas police officer Aaron Dean faces up to 20 years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter in Atatiana Jefferson's 2019 death.
Club Q Survivors Testify Before Congress, Press Lawmakers To Do MoreClub Q shooting survivors testified to Congress about constant threats and violence against members of the LGBTQ community.
Pres. Biden Signs Gay Marriage Law, Calls It 'A Blow Against Hate'The new law is intended to safeguard gay marriages if the U.S. Supreme Court ever reverses Obergefell v. Hodges.
President Biden To Sign Same-Sex, Interracial Marriage BillThe White House promised musical performances to celebrate bipartisan legislation that reflects growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
Researchers Develop A Fentanyl Vaccine That May Block HighUniversity of Houston researchers say they've created a vaccine that appears to block synthetic fentanyl from entering the brain.
Ex-Cop Who Kneeled On George Floyd's Back Gets 3.5-Year TermJ. Alexander Kueng was sentenced Friday to 3 1/2 years in prison
Bill Protecting Same-Sex, Interracial Unions Passes HouseThe legislation passage to protect same-sex and interracial marriages is a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition.
Affidavit: Club Q Shooting Suspect Opened Fire Upon Entering The VenueThe new information on the attack comes amid fresh reports that law enforcement knew how risky the suspect might have been.
Colorado Gay Club Shooting Suspect Charged With Hate CrimesOf the 48 hate crime charges, 27 counts involve injuries and 21 involve people fearing injury or property damage.
Jewish Security Network Is Monitoring Antisemitic Threats In Real TimeA group of analysts is identifying and addressing threats to Jewish communities across the U.S. each day.
Gay Rights And Religion Clash At The Supreme CourtA Colorado web designer is at the center of a controversial case for refusing to design websites for gay couples because of her Christian beliefs.
Nike Says Kyrie Irving Is No Longer One Of Its AthletesThe Brooklyn Nets guard has faced backlash for tweeting a link to an Amazon documentary containing antisemitic material.
Colorado Gay Club Shooting Suspect Set To Return To CourtThe suspect will learn what charges prosecutors will pursue in the attack, including possible hate crime counts.
