Championing Diversity and Challenging Inequality
Neil deGrasse Tyson may have made some enemies when he got Pluto downgraded to a dwarf planet. But he may have just been getting his controversy machine warmed up for a discussion about trans athletes. Here’s what’s happening with Tyson on that front now. He Supports Trans Athletes Earlier in the summer, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse … Read more
If the University of Georgia hopes to close the race gap between its students and professors, they’re going to have to find new ways to solve the problem. Here is the full story about how new laws are putting the brakes on “diversity, equity, and inclusion” efforts. They Changed the Game The University of Georgia … Read more
Not content to ban abortions themselves, pro-life politicians in Texas are now taking aim at the state’s roads and airports. Here’s how the battle over “abortion trafficking” is shaping up and what it may mean for reproductive rights. Texas Had an Answer Texas was ready and waiting when the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe … Read more
By overturning Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court made it harder for women to have an abortion. But even the court couldn’t have foreseen another side effect that may cost everyone in the long run. Here’s what’s happening. Pregnancy Horror Stories Ever since Roe v. Wade went by the wayside in 2022, women have … Read more
A grieving woman asked for opinions after she “robbed” her brother of his full inheritance. At least he got to pay court costs, too! Here is the full story. He Was Mom’s Favorite OP is a 32-year-old woman who has a 35-year-old brother. He was always his mother’s favorite among her 3 kids. He Always … Read more
Criminals in Michigan are getting away with murder if they have the right excuse. But state legislators just took a huge step toward stopping the “gay-trans panic defense” in its tracks. Here is the full story. Some States Are Rough In 33 states across America, LGBQT+ people are walking on even more delicate eggshells than … Read more
Bill Maher thinks the “woke” movement has something in common with the Ku Klux Klan. And he’s not too fond of fat people, either. Here is the whole story. They’re Tag-Team Offenders Maher was a recent guest on “The Joe Rogan Experience” on Spotify, and neither man minced words when it came to hot-button political … Read more
A young man took to Reddit for opinions after his gay younger sister had a run-in with a homophobic coach at school. The brother has to sort it all out because he also has custody of the girl. Here is the full story. He Has to Raise Them OP is a 27-year-old man with two … Read more
A venture capital fund meant to help Black women start and grow their businesses is under attack from a conservative group. Now a federal appeals court has put a temporary freeze on the women’s money. Here is the full story. They Have a Mission Founded in 2019, Fearless Fund was established, at least partially, to … Read more
TikTok has made a public show of supporting and celebrating Black creators over the years. But now a couple of employees say that message doesn’t carry over to the workplace. Here’s what’s happening. Supporting the Cause In the wake of the George Floyd murder in 2020, TikTok publicly pledged their support for Black creators and … Read more
Not content to ban abortions themselves, pro-life politicians in Texas are now taking aim at the state’s roads and airports. Here’s how the battle over “abortion trafficking” is shaping up and what it may mean for reproductive rights. Texas Had an Answer Texas was ready and waiting when the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe … Read more
The number of women serving in the military has grown tremendously in recent decades. But a new study shows the problems women veterans face have grown even faster, and they’re not getting the help they need. Here’s the full story. Women Soldiers Are Struggling A recent study from the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) shows that … Read more
As the battle over abortion rights rages on, Nebraska Democrats claim that Republicans want to put women in jail. Now, they have at least one case to back up those claims. Here is the full story. It’s in the Jeans “I will finally be able to wear jeans.” Those words, sent from a Nebraska daughter … Read more
Yet another Texas county has passed a law prohibiting abortion-seekers from traveling its roads. In doing so, experts say, the county has set itself up for years of lawsuits ahead. Here’s the full story. An Emerging Trend Earlier in 2023, Morton and Whiteface counties in Texas banned abortions within their borders. Cities like Lubbock and … Read more
A group of Catholic nurses in Colorado feel called to help reverse chemical abortions. But a new law in the state makes it illegal for them to practice what they preach. Here is the full story. They Have a Mission Bella Health and Wellness is a nonprofit health organization based in Colorado that takes a … Read more
Critics of Florida’s new standard with regard to how Black history can be taught in the state say the curriculum is false, misleading, and harmful. Here’s how churches are stepping into the void to provide an alternate view and set the record straight on the past 400 years. Not How They Remembered At the start … Read more
One of the last lesbian bars in the United States was attacked by an arsonist in late October. Authorities say it wasn’t a hate crime, but not everyone is so sure. Here is the full story. Something Lost Along the Way The LGBTQ+ movement has gained steam in national media in recent years, leading to … Read more