Voices from violent civil rights era view attacks on voting rights as part of continuing struggle
With a Supreme Court decision expected on whether the Voting Rights Act will be reinforced or further eroded, people involved in the push for voting rights 60 years ago believe their struggles were worth it.
With a Supreme Court decision expected on whether the Voting Rights Act will be reinforced or further eroded, people involved in the push for voting rights 60 years ago believe their struggles were worth it.
3 out of 4 Americans support LGBTQ ad campaigns, GLAAD survey finds
More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."
More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."
Pride Month kicks off in NYC
June has been an important month for the LGBTQ+ rights movement since New York City’s first pride march — then dubbed the “Christopher Street Gay Liberation Day March" — on June 28, 1970.
June has been an important month for the LGBTQ+ rights movement since New York City’s first pride march — then dubbed the “Christopher Street Gay Liberation Day March" — on June 28, 1970.
Female CEOS at big companies saw tumultuous year for pay
Because only 20 CEOs at the S&P 500 companies are women, changes in pay for this small group can easily skew the overall figures -- and 2022 saw a slip.
Because only 20 CEOs at the S&P 500 companies are women, changes in pay for this small group can easily skew the overall figures -- and 2022 saw a slip.
Chick-fil-A gets heat from Twitter users over diversity position
Chick-fil-A is being criticized by conservative Twitter users who say the fast-food chain is "woke." They did so while pointing to the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) page.
Chick-fil-A is being criticized by conservative Twitter users who say the fast-food chain is "woke." They did so while pointing to the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) page.
New York City outlaws discrimination on the basis of weight, height
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed legislation that will ban discrimination based on body size by adding weight and height to the list of protected categories such as race, sex and religion.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed legislation that will ban discrimination based on body size by adding weight and height to the list of protected categories such as race, sex and religion.
Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise from stores ahead of June Pride month after threats to workers
Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.
Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.
Jordan Neely death: Daniel Penny arrested on manslaughter charge
Jordan Neely, who was homeless, died back on May 1 after Daniel Penny allegedly held him in a chokehold for several minutes aboard a subway. The lack of charges, until now, had prompted protests across the city.
Jordan Neely, who was homeless, died back on May 1 after Daniel Penny allegedly held him in a chokehold for several minutes aboard a subway. The lack of charges, until now, had prompted protests across the city.
Jordan Neely death: NYC Mayor Adams pledges more mental health support
Adams said Neely's death was “a tragedy that never should have happened."
Adams said Neely's death was “a tragedy that never should have happened."
Jordan Neely protests end in multiple arrests as victim's family speaks out
"It is a character assassination, and a clear example of why he believed he was entitled to take Jordan‘s life," attorneys for the Neely family said in a statement.
"It is a character assassination, and a clear example of why he believed he was entitled to take Jordan‘s life," attorneys for the Neely family said in a statement.
Jordan Neely: NYPD seeks 6 protesters accused of storming NYC subway tracks
The NYPD arrested 13 people over the weekend for fighting with officers during the protest that unfolded as a call for justice in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely.
The NYPD arrested 13 people over the weekend for fighting with officers during the protest that unfolded as a call for justice in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely.
Court ruling keeps Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr out of House
The ruling came after attorneys for the state of Montana asked the judge to reject Zephyr’s attempt to return. She was silenced two weeks ago then banished last week for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest.
The ruling came after attorneys for the state of Montana asked the judge to reject Zephyr’s attempt to return. She was silenced two weeks ago then banished last week for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest.
Queens street renamed to honor Clifford Glover, 10-year-old killed by police
The Glover family was also awarded a diploma from his fourth grade elementary school P.S. 40 where he was killed before he got to graduate.
The Glover family was also awarded a diploma from his fourth grade elementary school P.S. 40 where he was killed before he got to graduate.
Transgender Montana lawmaker silenced but not silent, vows to fight on
Zephyr is serving her first term representing western Montana. She will spend her first day in legislative exile when the Montana House reconvenes Thursday morning.
Zephyr is serving her first term representing western Montana. She will spend her first day in legislative exile when the Montana House reconvenes Thursday morning.
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.
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.
Court orders students to reveal their names after suing sorority over trans member
Six of the original seven plaintiffs complied with the order and have revealed their names to the public last week.
Six of the original seven plaintiffs complied with the order and have revealed their names to the public last week.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
Gay couple attacked in Times Square says they were targeted
They were both injured, one of them had to have surgery after his jaw was fractured.
They were both injured, one of them had to have surgery after his jaw was fractured.
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."
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."
Alex Joseph Grayson stars in 'Parade' on Broadway
Grayson talks about what it was like seeing neo-Nazi protests outside the theatre on opening night, being a newlywed, and more.
Grayson talks about what it was like seeing neo-Nazi protests outside the theatre on opening night, being a newlywed, and more.