Federal inmate Cristina Nichole Iglesias received gender-affirming surgery after a groundbreaking legal battle that advanced trans civil rights.
Author: Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY
US support for LGBTQ rights grows even as gap widens between Democrats and Republicans, survey says
A nonpartisan group’s annual survey finds Americans support LGBTQ rights more than ever, even as the gap between Democrats and Republicans widens.
American Indian, Alaska Native communities face ‘disproportionate burden’ of poor oral health
American Indians and Native Alaskans face oral health disparities rooted in structural racism and worsened by socioeconomic challenges, a study found.
Florida families file suit challenging state’s ban on gender-affirming care for youth
Four Florida families are challenging the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for youth, saying such care is necessary for their child’s wellbeing.
Can understanding history prompt better coverage of inequality? A new research project thinks so.
A Columbia University project hopes to transform coverage of inequality by exploring the historic roots of issues like housing, education and health.
Asian Americans say fears linger in Atlanta despite progress two years after shootings
Two years after the Atlanta spa shootings spurred widespread support for the nation’s Asian American community, some see gains but fear ongoing bias.
Incident that killed 8 migrants off California coast illustrates risks of maritime human smuggling
A deadly capsizing off the San Diego coast in a suspected maritime human smuggling operation shows the desperation of immigrants to enter the U.S.
How should you respond if you see police violence? Training session seeks to ease doubts.
After developing training to help bystanders respond to incidents of hate and harassment, a national group is turning its efforts to police brutality.
Bans on LGBTQ Pride flag spark debate about inclusion, civil rights
LGBTQ advocates say measures by cities and school districts that ban display of the pride flag are part of larger conservative-led, anti-LGBTQ efforts.
Attorney: Family of Malcolm X seeks $100 million in lawsuit against NYPD, government agencies
Attorney Ben Crump said he would sue the NYPD and other government agencies for $100 million in the assassination of civil rights activist Malcolm X.