Target boycott over DEI continues, local advocates say company 'went around' true leaders
Activists proclaimed in front of Target's Minneapolis headquarters that the boycott over reversed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) measures will continue despite Target's claims that the company is "moving forward."
Activists proclaimed in front of Target's Minneapolis headquarters that the boycott over reversed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) measures will continue despite Target's claims that the company is "moving forward."
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.
Cracker Barrel removes pride page from website amid rebrand controversy
Cracker Barrel has faced intense scrutiny by conservative activists over its past support of LGBT causes, while dealing with consumer backlash over its rebranding efforts.
Cracker Barrel has faced intense scrutiny by conservative activists over its past support of LGBT causes, while dealing with consumer backlash over its rebranding efforts.
Trump claims Smithsonian focuses too much on 'how bad slavery was'
The president made the remarks in a social media post amid a White House review of Smithsonian museums and exhibits.
The president made the remarks in a social media post amid a White House review of Smithsonian museums and exhibits.
Trump orders universities to hand over college admissions data on race
President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
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.
Trump threatens Washington Commanders stadium deal if team doesn’t switch back to old name
President Donald Trump is threatening to block the Washington Commanders’ proposed return to the District unless the team restores its former name.
President Donald Trump is threatening to block the Washington Commanders’ proposed return to the District unless the team restores its former name.
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.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
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.
Biles apologizes after clash with Gaines over trans athletes: 'It didn’t help for me to get personal'
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles apologized after a heated social media exchange with OutKick host Riley Gaines over transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles apologized after a heated social media exchange with OutKick host Riley Gaines over transgender athletes in women’s sports.
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.
Support for same-sex marriage stays strong as party divide widens, poll shows
Ten years after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, public support remains strong.
Ten years after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, public support remains strong.
UPenn violated Title IX over transgender athlete participation, Trump administration finds
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX.
Meet the first woman to compete in Army's annual Best Ranger Competition
First Lt. Gabrielle White and her teammate were among the 16 teams that made it through the final stages of the grueling competition.
First Lt. Gabrielle White and her teammate were among the 16 teams that made it through the final stages of the grueling competition.
Melania Trump honors global women leaders: ‘Courage is based in love’
First lady Melania Trump honored eight global leaders — including an Israeli hostage and disability rights advocate — with the 2025 International Women of Courage Award at a State Department ceremony.
First lady Melania Trump honored eight global leaders — including an Israeli hostage and disability rights advocate — with the 2025 International Women of Courage Award at a State Department ceremony.
Trump order banning transgender people from serving in military blocked by federal judge
Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.
Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.