San Francisco DA mandates use of preferred pronouns to show dignity and respect
The San Francisco policy also requires prosecutors to ask the defense which pronouns should be used for anyone accused of a crime.
The San Francisco policy also requires prosecutors to ask the defense which pronouns should be used for anyone accused of a crime.
Woman faces hate crime charge for Manhattan hotel confrontation
Miya Ponsetto was arraigned in court in Manhattan via videoconference on charges including unlawful imprisonment as a hate crime in connection with a confrontation with a Black teen at a hotel.
Miya Ponsetto was arraigned in court in Manhattan via videoconference on charges including unlawful imprisonment as a hate crime in connection with a confrontation with a Black teen at a hotel.
House votes to remove Confederate, pro-slavery statues from US Capitol
The House has approved a bill to remove Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol.
The House has approved a bill to remove Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol.
House votes to remove Confederate statues from US Capitol
A similar bill last year failed to gain traction in the Senate, but backers are hoping for a different outcome now that President Joe Biden is in the White House and Democrats control the Senate.
A similar bill last year failed to gain traction in the Senate, but backers are hoping for a different outcome now that President Joe Biden is in the White House and Democrats control the Senate.
Miss Nevada Kataluna Enriquez 1st transgender woman vying for Miss USA
Kataluna Enriquez was the first transgender woman to win the Miss Nevada title and she could be the first to win the Miss USA title as well.
Kataluna Enriquez was the first transgender woman to win the Miss Nevada title and she could be the first to win the Miss USA title as well.
France legalizes IVF for lesbians and single women
France has approved a law that will allow single women and lesbians access to medically assisted reproduction for the first time. The National Assembly adopted the wide-ranging bioethics law in a 326–115 vote.
France has approved a law that will allow single women and lesbians access to medically assisted reproduction for the first time. The National Assembly adopted the wide-ranging bioethics law in a 326–115 vote.
Ilhan Omar says every illegal immigrant in US should have 'pathway to citizenship'
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has called for every illegal immigrant in the U.S. to have a pathway to citizenship.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has called for every illegal immigrant in the U.S. to have a pathway to citizenship.
Reparations needed to help end racial discrimination, UN rights chief says
The U.N. human rights chief made the call in a landmark report launched after the killing of George Floyd.
The U.N. human rights chief made the call in a landmark report launched after the killing of George Floyd.
Supreme Court rejects school's appeal to revive transgender bathroom ban
The Supreme Court justices left in place lower court rulings that found the policy unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court justices left in place lower court rulings that found the policy unconstitutional.
Texans oppose permitless carry, but support expanding Medicaid and restricting transgender student athletes
The Legislature gaveled out at the end of month after passing bills on abortion, guns, police budgets and the Texas power grid. Here's how Texas voters feel about the results.
The Legislature gaveled out at the end of month after passing bills on abortion, guns, police budgets and the Texas power grid. Here's how Texas voters feel about the results.
Biden celebrates Pride Month, names special envoy for LGBTQ rights
President Joe Biden named a U.S. special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights and gave remarks to celebrate Pride Month at the White House.
President Joe Biden named a U.S. special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights and gave remarks to celebrate Pride Month at the White House.
LGBTQ, immigrant owned Wunderkeks pairs up with Love Loud to support LGBTQ youth
The cookie company's owners are partners and Guatemalan immigrants who say while they've had much success, it hasn't been all rainbows and sunshine.
The cookie company's owners are partners and Guatemalan immigrants who say while they've had much success, it hasn't been all rainbows and sunshine.
Department of Justice files lawsuit over Georgia's new election law
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Georgia over its new voting law.
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Georgia over its new voting law.
Supreme Court sides with Alaska Natives in COVID-19 relief money case
SCOTUS ruled that millions of dollars in COVID relief money tied up in court should benefit Alaska Natives rather than being spread more broadly.
SCOTUS ruled that millions of dollars in COVID relief money tied up in court should benefit Alaska Natives rather than being spread more broadly.
Cuomo signs Gender Recognition Act, NY adds 'X' gender mark on government IDs
New Yorkers will be able to designate their sex as “female,” “male” or “X” on a driver’s license and birth certificate under a law that Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he signed Thursday.
New Yorkers will be able to designate their sex as “female,” “male” or “X” on a driver’s license and birth certificate under a law that Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he signed Thursday.
Three Texas men sentenced after using Grindr for violent hate crimes
Michael Atkinson, Pablo Ceniceros-Deleon, and Daryl Henry were sentenced to prison terms after pleading guilty to committing hate crimes on gay men.
Michael Atkinson, Pablo Ceniceros-Deleon, and Daryl Henry were sentenced to prison terms after pleading guilty to committing hate crimes on gay men.
Gen. Mark Milley: ‘I want to understand White rage’
Gen. Mark Milley, who testified at a Wednesday congressional hearing, defended the military's approach to addressing racism and extremism within its ranks, saying that service members should be “open minded and widely read.”
Gen. Mark Milley, who testified at a Wednesday congressional hearing, defended the military's approach to addressing racism and extremism within its ranks, saying that service members should be “open minded and widely read.”
Eanes ISD superintendent defends diversity project
Parents fear the program is actually Critical Race Theory. State lawmakers have passed legislation that prohibits school districts from adopting it.
Parents fear the program is actually Critical Race Theory. State lawmakers have passed legislation that prohibits school districts from adopting it.
Biden praises pro athletes Carl Nassib, Kumi Yokoyama for coming out
President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.
President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.
City of Austin looking at ways to help Black communities
Austin Mayor Steve Adler says policies in the city's history have put up barriers around certain communities of color especially the Black community.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler says policies in the city's history have put up barriers around certain communities of color especially the Black community.