Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
DOJ challenges Chicago suburb's $25K reparations payments in court
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the City of Evanston's reparations program, arguing the race-based initiative violates the Constitution and federal housing law.
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the City of Evanston's reparations program, arguing the race-based initiative violates the Constitution and federal housing law.
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Yosemite ranger fired over transgender flag
In 2025, a Yosemite ranger hung a transgender flag on the famous rock wall known as El Capitan. The ranger was later fired and alleged that it was retaliatory and violated their free speech rights.
In 2025, a Yosemite ranger hung a transgender flag on the famous rock wall known as El Capitan. The ranger was later fired and alleged that it was retaliatory and violated their free speech rights.
Lawsuit targets Trump administration’s anti-DEI federal contract policies
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
Pentagon cuts 180 faiths from military recognition list — here's what remains
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
House rejects women’s museum bill over transgender exhibit restrictions
A bipartisan effort to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum collapsed after Republicans added provisions.
A bipartisan effort to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum collapsed after Republicans added provisions.
Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba in gender identity custody dispute
The Trump administration dispatched a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old Utah child at the center of a contentious custody dispute involving gender identity.
The Trump administration dispatched a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old Utah child at the center of a contentious custody dispute involving gender identity.
Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
Supreme Court rules against law banning 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
Trump administration sued over new signage policy affecting national parks
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
Nike’s diversity initiatives under EEOC scrutiny for alleged discrimination against White workers
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Nike over allegations that the company’s diversity initiatives unlawfully discriminated against White employees and job applicants.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Nike over allegations that the company’s diversity initiatives unlawfully discriminated against White employees and job applicants.
FBI agents fired for kneeling during 2020 protest sue over termination
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Joseph McNeil, civil rights pioneer known for 1960 lunch counter sit-in protest, dies
Joseph McNeil was one of four students who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960.
Joseph McNeil was one of four students who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960.
US Olympic, Paralympic officials ban transgender women athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Former In-N-Out Burger employee alleges in $3.2M lawsuit he was fired for his hairstyle
A former In-N-Out Burger employee filed a lawsuit and alleges he was fired for his hairstyle.
A former In-N-Out Burger employee filed a lawsuit and alleges he was fired for his hairstyle.
Tulsa mayor unveils plan for $100M trust to 'repair' effect of 1921 Race Massacre
The proposal is part of an effort to atone for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst racial attacks in U.S. history.
The proposal is part of an effort to atone for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst racial attacks in U.S. history.
Seattle Pride events turn to crowdfunding after sponsors drop DEI support
Pride events in Seattle have lost many sponsors due to Trump administration DEI rollbacks, forcing them to turn to crowdfunding to keep the celebrations going.
Pride events in Seattle have lost many sponsors due to Trump administration DEI rollbacks, forcing them to turn to crowdfunding to keep the celebrations going.
New federal mandate forces US schools to drop DEI policies or lose aid
The White House directive requires schools to certify they are not using DEI policies to maintain federal funding, prompting Washington's superintendent to review its legality.
The White House directive requires schools to certify they are not using DEI policies to maintain federal funding, prompting Washington's superintendent to review its legality.
Ex-husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes to Muslim women
The man caught on camera shouting offensive remarks at a group of Muslim women in Alpharetta issued a public apology Friday afternoon.
The man caught on camera shouting offensive remarks at a group of Muslim women in Alpharetta issued a public apology Friday afternoon.