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.

Barbie debuts Anna May Wong doll for AAPI Heritage Month

The figure has her trademark bangs, eyebrows and well-manicured nails. The doll is dressed in a red gown with a shiny golden dragon design and cape, inspired by her appearance in the 1934 movie “Limehouse Blues."

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District files lawsuit against Disney in ongoing feud

Days after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s Parents Rights in Education law, members of Disney World’s governing board — made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees — authorized a lawsuit Monday against the entertainment giant.

Arizona high school holds second annual drag show

Some lawmakers in Arizona introduced bills this year prohibiting children from attending drag shows, but as they try to keep kids away, a high school in southern Arizona held its second annual drag performance.

Kansas lawmakers impose extensive anti-trans bathroom law

The Kansas bathroom law is different because it applies to more facilities but also because it defines male and female in law based on a person's reproductive anatomy at birth.

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.

Arizona parents of 2 transgender girls file lawsuit regarding school sports

The parents of two transgender girls in Arizona are filing a lawsuit that challenges a year-old state law that bans their daughters from participating in school sports.

House where MLK planned 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches moving to Michigan

The Alabama home provided a safe haven for Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders as they planned marches pushing for Black voting rights. The house will be dismantled and moved to The Henry Ford Museum’s Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan.

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."

Second expelled Black Democrat reinstated to Tennessee House

The second of two Black Democrats who were kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House followed his colleague back to work at the Capitol on Thursday.

Foundation for Blind Children helps everyone join in on Easter egg hunting fun
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Hunting for Easter eggs doesn't have to be a challenge for children with blindness. The Foundation for Blind Children held an event in Phoenix to give them a chance to have some holiday fun. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has their story.

US rule would bar full ban on transgender student athletes but will allow exceptions

A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.

Kansas passes transgender bathroom bill; Arkansas approves own version of legislation

Both bills are among measures aimed at rolling back LGBTQ rights pursued by Republicans this year across the country. The Kansas bill focuses on bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities.