Activists demand higher payments from California reparations task force: '$200 million' per person

Activists demanded that the state of California pay millions of dollars to each Black resident in reparations as a way to make amends for slavery and subsequent discrimination, dismissing the mammoth proposals from California's reparations task force as too little.

Court ruling keeps Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr out of House

The ruling came after attorneys for the state of Montana asked the judge to reject Zephyr’s attempt to return. She was silenced two weeks ago then banished last week for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest.

Montana latest state to ban gender-affirming care for transgender kids

Montana is one of at least 15 states with laws to ban such care despite protests from the families of transgender youth that the care is essential.

Kansas lawmakers impose extensive anti-trans bathroom law

The Kansas bathroom law is different because it applies to more facilities but also because it defines male and female in law based on a person's reproductive anatomy at birth.

Montana GOP bars transgender lawmaker from 2023 session

Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.

House Democrats, community leaders hold rally against 'rolling back of civil rights'

Those at Saturday's rally at the State Capitol advocated against legislation they say hurts minority communities, LGBTQ and women's rights and educational debates.

Austin woman with Down syndrome runs Boston Marathon

Kayleigh Williamson has run more than 20 half-marathons all over the country and is also the first person with Down syndrome to complete the Austin Marathon.

CVS 'gender transition' guide says employees must use preferred pronouns, can use bathroom reflecting identity

In the guidelines obtained exclusively by FOX Business, employees are told they may be entitled to a medical leave of absence "under the Family and Medical Leave Act, state law, and/or CVS Health policy."

Austin airport introduces program for passengers with non-visible disabilities

Passengers can now take part in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program which aims to raise awareness and support people with non-visible disabilities.

Texas CROWN Act legislation moves forward at Capitol

HB 567, known as the CROWN Act, would protect Texans from discrimination based on hairstyles and hair expression.

Texas lawmakers debating legislation on drag shows

State lawmakers are debating two bills that concern drag shows which would classify them as "sexually oriented performances" and prohibit public libraries who host drag performers from receiving state funding.