Arkansas can't ban treatment of transgender kids, court rules
A federal appeals court on Thursday said Arkansas can't enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care.
A federal appeals court on Thursday said Arkansas can't enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care.
Pride flags political? Kettle Moraine School Board affirms ban
The Kettle Moraine School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to keep a policy in place that bans pride flags and other items the superintendent says are considered political and, therefore, against the employee Code of Conduct.
The Kettle Moraine School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to keep a policy in place that bans pride flags and other items the superintendent says are considered political and, therefore, against the employee Code of Conduct.
Germantown library Pride display emails prompt possible policy change
The Germantown Community Library has received dozens of emails about its Pride display, and the board is considering changing the policies.
The Germantown Community Library has received dozens of emails about its Pride display, and the board is considering changing the policies.
'We won't accept that': Family seen in viral Sesame Place video accuses park of discrimination
A family accusing Sesame Place of discrimination spoke publicly at a press conference in New York and called for the firing of the employee seen in the viral video with the two girls.
A family accusing Sesame Place of discrimination spoke publicly at a press conference in New York and called for the firing of the employee seen in the viral video with the two girls.
US soprano, offended by blackface, pulls out of Italy opera
Angel Blue posted a note on Instagram saying she will be bowing out of “La Traviata” because the theater recently mounted another opera with performers in blackface.
Angel Blue posted a note on Instagram saying she will be bowing out of “La Traviata” because the theater recently mounted another opera with performers in blackface.
World swimming bans transgender athletes from women's events
World swimming’s governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women’s events.
World swimming’s governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women’s events.
Hartland Midwest Twisters Down syndrome discrimination allegations
Hartland Midwest Twisters is promising changes after a Pewaukee mom says they discriminated against her 6-year-old daughter with Down syndrome, telling her they didn't have the staff to let the child take a tumbling class.
Hartland Midwest Twisters is promising changes after a Pewaukee mom says they discriminated against her 6-year-old daughter with Down syndrome, telling her they didn't have the staff to let the child take a tumbling class.
Milwaukee Brewers' Pride Night, drag show among the features
Wednesday was Pride Night for the Milwaukee Brewers game at American Family Field, with some defending the theme.
Wednesday was Pride Night for the Milwaukee Brewers game at American Family Field, with some defending the theme.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Milwaukee event highlights minority mental health care access
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley spoke at the event. April is National Minority Health Month
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley spoke at the event. April is National Minority Health Month
International Women's Day: Fundraiser supports female brewers
International Women's Day was celebrated at Third Space Brewing by releasing an IPA to raise scholarship money for female brewers.
International Women's Day was celebrated at Third Space Brewing by releasing an IPA to raise scholarship money for female brewers.
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.
Milwaukee Old World 3rd, MLK Drive, a change 40 years in the making
Milwaukee’s Old World 3rd Street was officially changed to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Previously, MLK Drive stopped at McKinley, not extending downtown.
Milwaukee’s Old World 3rd Street was officially changed to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Previously, MLK Drive stopped at McKinley, not extending downtown.
This MLK Day comes with calls for progress on voting rights
Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.
Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.
Army veteran wore a wire, risked his life for 10 years to expose Florida's KKK
For nearly 10 years, U.S. Army veteran Joseph Moore lived a double life -- attending secret meetings and participating in cross burnings while donning a white robe and hood with the Ku Klux Klan in north Florida. But he also wore something else: a wire for the FBI. He helped foil at least two murder plots and exposed Klan members working as law enforcement officers throughout Florida. And his efforts nearly got him killed.
For nearly 10 years, U.S. Army veteran Joseph Moore lived a double life -- attending secret meetings and participating in cross burnings while donning a white robe and hood with the Ku Klux Klan in north Florida. But he also wore something else: a wire for the FBI. He helped foil at least two murder plots and exposed Klan members working as law enforcement officers throughout Florida. And his efforts nearly got him killed.
'A Doll Like Me': Helping children with disabilities feel seen through personalized dolls
The doll maker behind “A Doll Like Me” makes dolls for children who don't see themselves on store shelves. The dolls resemble their owners: children with a variety of disabilities, so that every child feels seen.
The doll maker behind “A Doll Like Me” makes dolls for children who don't see themselves on store shelves. The dolls resemble their owners: children with a variety of disabilities, so that every child feels seen.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Santa gets a boyfriend in Norway postal service Christmas ad
The commercial, titled, “When Harry Met Santa,” celebrates 50 years since the country decriminalized homosexuality.
The commercial, titled, “When Harry Met Santa,” celebrates 50 years since the country decriminalized homosexuality.
What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.