Gov. DeSantis issues proclamation declaring Sarasota swimmer 'real' winner over transgender athlete
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation declaring Sarasota native Emma Weyant the "real" winner of the NCAA Championship 500-yard freestyle after the top spot had gone to UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, the first known transgender woman to win the title.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation declaring Sarasota native Emma Weyant the "real" winner of the NCAA Championship 500-yard freestyle after the top spot had gone to UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, the first known transgender woman to win the title.
Lawsuit says Google discriminates against Black workers
A former Google employee sued the tech giant saying it engages in a "pattern and practice" of racial discrimination against its Black workers, steering them into lower-level and lower-paid jobs and subjecting them to a hostile work environment if they speak out.
A former Google employee sued the tech giant saying it engages in a "pattern and practice" of racial discrimination against its Black workers, steering them into lower-level and lower-paid jobs and subjecting them to a hostile work environment if they speak out.
Judge: Former Kentucky clerk violated same-sex couples' rights
A federal judge has ruled that a former Kentucky clerk violated the constitutional rights of two same-sex couples who were among those to whom she wouldn’t issue marriage licenses — a refusal that sparked international attention and briefly landed her in jail in 2015.
A federal judge has ruled that a former Kentucky clerk violated the constitutional rights of two same-sex couples who were among those to whom she wouldn’t issue marriage licenses — a refusal that sparked international attention and briefly landed her in jail in 2015.
House passes Crown Act to prohibit discrimination based on hair
The House voted 235-to-189 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of hair texture and hairstyles. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain.
The House voted 235-to-189 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of hair texture and hairstyles. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain.
Gender pay-gap bot calls out companies on Twitter paying men more than women
The Twitter account @PayGapApp uses government data in the U.K. to call out companies tweeting for International Women’s Day while having some stark gender pay disparities.
The Twitter account @PayGapApp uses government data in the U.K. to call out companies tweeting for International Women’s Day while having some stark gender pay disparities.
Arizona lawmakers move forward with bill banning transgender girls on women's sports teams
The measure, which Republicans have dubbed the "Save Women’s Sports Act," cleared the Senate in a 16-13 party-line vote and goes next to the House.
The measure, which Republicans have dubbed the "Save Women’s Sports Act," cleared the Senate in a 16-13 party-line vote and goes next to the House.
What is the 'Don't Say Gay' bill? What supporters, critics say about Florida's House Bill 1557
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Huss Brewing Co. brewers leading the way for other women in the industry
The brewing industry is often perceived as male-dominated, but that is all changing thanks to a sisterhood of brewers in Phoenix at Huss Brewing Co.
The brewing industry is often perceived as male-dominated, but that is all changing thanks to a sisterhood of brewers in Phoenix at Huss Brewing Co.
International Women's Day 2022 asks: Will you help #BreakTheBias?
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements, and a continued call to action for equality.
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements, and a continued call to action for equality.
Biden seeks $2.6B to promote gender equity as White House marks International Women's Day
President Joe Biden says he's asking Congress for $2.6 billion for foreign aid programs that promote gender equality around the world.
President Joe Biden says he's asking Congress for $2.6 billion for foreign aid programs that promote gender equality around the world.
Smithsonian debuts 120 statues for Women’s History Month
The “#IfThenSheCan — The Exhibit” features 3D-printed statues depicting women who have excelled in the fields of science and technology.
The “#IfThenSheCan — The Exhibit” features 3D-printed statues depicting women who have excelled in the fields of science and technology.
'Excited delirium' theory used in Antioch death is racist and unscientific, new report concludes
The Physician for Human Rights unequivocally states that "excited delirium" has racist and unscientific origins and points to a death in Antioch, Calif., as a recent example of just that.
The Physician for Human Rights unequivocally states that "excited delirium" has racist and unscientific origins and points to a death in Antioch, Calif., as a recent example of just that.
Interior Department seeks to remove derogatory name from federal lands
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in November formally declared the term derogatory and initiated a process to remove the word from use by the federal government and to replace other existing derogatory place names.
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in November formally declared the term derogatory and initiated a process to remove the word from use by the federal government and to replace other existing derogatory place names.
Trayvon Martin: Teen’s death 10 years later changes nation
The killing of Trayvon Martin still reverberates 10 years later — in protest, in partisanship, in racial reckoning and reactionary response, in social justice and social media.
The killing of Trayvon Martin still reverberates 10 years later — in protest, in partisanship, in racial reckoning and reactionary response, in social justice and social media.
5 Black innovators who reshaped American gardening and farming
Many agricultural practices, innovations, and foods that traveled with enslaved people from West Africa — or were developed by their descendants — remain unsung. Learn about five early Black innovators whose contributions reshaped the agricultural landscape.
Many agricultural practices, innovations, and foods that traveled with enslaved people from West Africa — or were developed by their descendants — remain unsung. Learn about five early Black innovators whose contributions reshaped the agricultural landscape.
US Soccer, USWNT members settle equal pay lawsuit for $24 million
U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with U.S. Soccer in which they are promised $24 million, plus bonuses that match those of the men.
U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with U.S. Soccer in which they are promised $24 million, plus bonuses that match those of the men.
Arizona House OKs critical race theory ban in constitution
Critical race theory centers on the idea that racism is systemic in the nation’s institutions and that they function to maintain the dominance of white people in society.
Critical race theory centers on the idea that racism is systemic in the nation’s institutions and that they function to maintain the dominance of white people in society.
Super Bowl 2022: Coin toss will honor women, inclusion in sports
Captains from the California School for the Deaf football team, members of the High School Girls Flag League, and girls from the Inglewood Chargers and Watts Rams will be honorary captains during the coin toss ceremony.
Captains from the California School for the Deaf football team, members of the High School Girls Flag League, and girls from the Inglewood Chargers and Watts Rams will be honorary captains during the coin toss ceremony.
Goodell: NFL won’t tolerate racism, vows changes amid Dolphins fallout
At his annual Super Bowl news conference, the NFL commissioner was grilled on two hot topics that have put the league under heavy scrutiny: racism and discrimination in hiring.
At his annual Super Bowl news conference, the NFL commissioner was grilled on two hot topics that have put the league under heavy scrutiny: racism and discrimination in hiring.
Bill that aims to protect Arizona's LGBTQ+ community from discrimination introduced to state legislature
The legislation would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in workplaces, housing and places of public accommodation, which covers most businesses selling goods and services to the public.
The legislation would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in workplaces, housing and places of public accommodation, which covers most businesses selling goods and services to the public.