A nonpartisan group’s annual survey finds Americans support LGBTQ rights more than ever, even as the gap between Democrats and Republicans widens.
Author: Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY
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.
Deaths of 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 migrants’ desperation 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.
NYC to pay millions in class-action lawsuit involving police ‘kettling’ of protesters in 2020
In a historic settlement, the City of New York will pay at least $21,500 apiece to people ‘kettled’ by police during a June 2020 George Floyd protest.
A ‘crisis’: 1 in 4 Black transgender, nonbinary youths attempted suicide in previous year, study finds
A Trevor Project report shows that Black trans and nonbinary youth face higher rates of suicide and mental health issues than their cisgender peers.
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.