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.

UN rights chief calls Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill 'deeply troubling'

The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.

What’s the next step for Black reparations in San Francisco?

The state of California and the cities of Boston and San Francisco are among jurisdictions trying to atone not just for chattel slavery, but for decades of racist policies and laws that systemically denied Black Americans access to property, education and the ability to build generational wealth.

San Francisco board open to reparations with $5M payouts

Payments of $5 million to every eligible Black adult, the elimination of personal debt and tax burdens, guaranteed annual incomes of at least $97,000 for 250 years and homes in San Francisco for just $1 a family.

Residents can take part in new CapMetro Project Connect survey

Residents can have their voices be heard by taking part in a new survey about development in the areas surrounding two big transit hubs that are in the works.