The House of Representatives has voted to codify same-sex marriage as advocates fear what could happen after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Author: Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY
Supporters of Palestinians in U.S. see little hope for peace progress with Biden’s Middle East visit
As President Joe Biden visits the Middle East, supporters of Palestinians in the U.S. say they have little optimism for peace.
Vaginas, uteruses and coat hangers: Abortion advocates use tattoos to protest Roe v. Wade ruling
With the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, some are turning to pro-abortion tattoos to vent their feelings and support the cause.
LGBTQ people more likely than straight people to end up in prison
Facing family rejection, bias and economic despair, LGBTQ people are more likely to be arrested or incarcerated — especially those of color.
Texas boy is the world’s youngest mariachi. For his dad, it’s a return to Mexican family roots
Mateo Lopez, 7, was named world’s youngest mariachi by Guinness World Records. While some see in him a future star, for his dad it’s more complicated.
Queer youth much likelier to have considered or attempted suicide during pandemic than their peers
The pandemic inflamed already troubling youth mental health trends, but for queer youth, the effects were more damaging — and potentially deadlier.
Sikh community still under attack a year after Indianapolis mass shooting
A year after eight people, four of them Sikhs, were slain at an Indianapolis-area FedEx plant, Sikhs find themselves facing lingering grief and fears.
‘It’s a very lonely world’: For LGBT conservatives, anti-gay legislation prompts frustration, doubts
LGBTQ conservatives said they are becoming increasingly alarmed about whether the GOP is the best fit for them as more leaders pass anti-gay laws.
Michelle Obama, other Black leaders praise ‘historic’ anti-lynching law. Some say more change is needed
Supporters praised the passage of the Emmett Till anti-lynching act, but some said more needs to be done to address anti-Black terrorism in the U.S.
More cities are embracing accessible pedestrian signals but blind Americans say it’s not enough
As cities update crosswalks with the latest technologies, the visually impaired have gone largely ignored, a federal lawsuit filed in Chicago says.