New research indicates teens and young adults are looking less to traditional religion and more to other activities for spiritual fulfillment.
Author: Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY
‘I miss everything. I miss everybody’: Depression rates for seniors are soaring amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified loneliness and isolation for older adults, raising risks of anxiety and cognitive and physical decline.
‘Unity without uniformity’: 50 years later, ideology of 1972 National Black Political Convention still resonates
As the anniversary of the largest-ever Black political gathering nears, new leaders aim to attain the unified voice that eluded the historic event.
Texas transgender prisoner could be nation’s first to get gender affirmation surgery in federal custody
This week, a federal inmate in Texas will learn whether her groundbreaking push to get gender affirmation surgery can proceed.
‘Tragic and deeply upsetting’: 2021 deadliest year on record for transgender people in US
As fatal violence against transgender people continues to rise, LGBTQ advocates blame anti-trans rhetoric prompted by community’s rising visibility.
A US Army vet was rejected from multiple elder care homes. She says it’s because she’s transgender
Fighting diabetes, a transgender woman hoped to find solace in her Colorado community. Instead, she’s hours away and alone. She blames discrimination.
White people in the US have long controlled public institutions. Racial progress has paid the price.
Major institutions in the U.S. — including law enforcement, school leaders and the media — have sometimes hindered or openly opposed racial progress.
‘I can’t separate my identities’: For LGBTQ people of color, discrimination is worse, researchers say
For LGBTQ people of color, discrimination is more common and more harmful — but supportive policies, families and peers can make a difference.
Americans largely support Israel — but sympathy for Palestinians is on the rise
Changing demographics and rising awareness has fueled Americans’ growing support of Palestine — though most still largely back Israel.
‘This is our Selma moment:’ Racial justice activists hope Derek Chauvin verdict spurs larger systemic change
As many celebrated Derek Chauvin’s murder conviction Tuesday, racial justice activists and leaders said the moment could be a major force for change.