Native American woman being appointed US treasurer, a historic first
The first Native American is set to be nominated for U.S. treasurer, which oversees the U.S. Mint.
Independent booksellers grew in number and diversity
Independent booksellers are growing in number and becoming more diverse. Dozens of new stores are owned by people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. At the same time, store owners face rising prices and supply chain issues. Not to mention the competitive challenges and financial insecurity that bookstores have long struggled with.
'Hamilton' star teams up with Latino group to lift LGBTQ voices
Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda was at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando Tuesday morning to help launch an advocacy program aimed at helping Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities.
Nebraska's capital city council rescinds LGBTQ fairness ordinance
The Lincoln, Nebraska city council voted to rescind its LGBTQ fairness ordinance, an anti-discrimination measure that extended protections to sexual orientation and gender identity, just four months after they had unanimously approved it.
Judge: Georgia county discriminated against deputy seeking gender reassignment surgery
The case involves Sgt. Anna Lange, an investigator in the middle Georgia county who began her transition in 2017 after being diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
Judge blocks Texas investigating families of trans youth
A Texas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from investigating families of transgender children who have received gender-confirming medical care, a new obstacle to the state labeling such treatments as child abuse.
Justine Lindsay, believed to be 1st openly transgender NFL cheerleader, opens up about joining Panthers
Justine Lindsay will be joining the Panthers' cheerleading squad, which would seemingly make her the first openly transgender NFL cheerleader.
Laverne Cox honored by Mattel with her own Barbie doll
“I hope that people can look at this Barbie and dream big like I have in my career,” the Emmy-award-winning actress and transgender activist said.
Transgender people unable to change birth certificate in Montana even with surgery
The state health department said late Monday in an emergency order that it would no longer record the category of “gender” on people's birth certificates.
San Francisco police, firefighters refuse to march in Pride parade over uniform battle
SF Pride won't allow police officers to march in the parade unless they wear civilian clothes. Police officers have responded saying they won't participate in this year's event unless they can wear their uniforms.
1st-ever Barbie with behind-the-ear hearing aids unveiled as part of Mattel’s ‘most diverse’ doll line
The Fashionistas doll line aims to reflect people with disabilities such as hearing loss and teach children to expand how they play and see the world around them.
Lawmakers in 19 states follow California's lead seeking legal refuge for trans youth
Democratic lawmakers in more than a dozen states are following California’s lead in seeking to offer legal refuge to displaced transgender youth and their families.
Kansas lawmaker said she didn't want to share restroom with transgender colleague
LGBTQ-rights advocates are calling for a Kansas state lawmaker to be formally censured after she said she didn't want to share the women’s restrooms at the Statehouse with a transgender colleague.
Cracker Jill: Frito-Lay puts new twist on old favorite to celebrate women in sports
Cracker Jill, a special-edition line of Cracker Jack bags, will be available at professional baseball games starting this season
California city to give universal income to transgender, nonbinary residents regardless of earnings
Transgender residents in one California city are eligible to receive a universal basic income of up to $900 per month solely for identifying as transgender or nonbinary — no strings attached.
Parent of transgender child speaks out after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs anti-trans bills
Arizona has joined a growing list of Republican-controlled states looking to restrict transgender rights as they gain more visibility in culture and society, and the mother of a transgender child in Arizona is expressing her devastation over Gov. Ducey's decision to sign the anti-trans bills.
Equality Florida sues Gov. DeSantic over 'Parental Rights in Education' law
Equality Florida and their legal partners are suing Florida's Governor over a Parental Rights in Education law. They say it erases LGBTQ people in Florida schools.
Florida's controversial 'Don't Say Gay' law could face lawsuit
LGBTQ-advocacy groups and federal education officials Monday condemned Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a bill that will bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early school grades, with one organization pledging to file a lawsuit.
Home Depot: Worksheet on privilege gone viral was not authorized
An anonymous Twitter account with the handle "Libs of TikTok" posted a photo of the worksheet entitled "Unpacking Privilege," declaring the nation's largest home improvement retailer had gone "woke."
All Black female WWII unit to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal more than 75 years later.