• In post-Roe era, study finds more Americans are self-managing their abortions

    In post-Roe era, study finds more Americans are self-managing their abortions

    Aug 25, 2024 09:40 PM EDT

    ... does that tell us about who is most affected by these new abortion restrictions? Shefali Luthra: We see a disproportionate share of black Americans and LGBTQ plus Americans being the ones to get abortions outside the medical system. The study doesn't break down, for instance, whether people in those ...

  • Live updates: Tim Walz to accept VP nomination on Day 3 of the DNC

    Live updates: Tim Walz to accept VP nomination on Day 3 of the DNC

    Aug 21, 2024 03:45 PM EDT

    ... the parents of Omer Neutra, were given a speaking slot at the Republican National Convention last month. A record number of DNC delegates identify as LGBTQ+ According to the Human Rights Campaign, over 800 DNC delegates identify as LGBTQ+ — a record — and over 50 identify as trans or nonbinary. ‘Even ...

  • What to expect on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

    What to expect on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

    Aug 21, 2024 03:06 PM EDT

    ... on Trump's efforts to “strip our rights away” when he was president and what he could do if he gets another four years. Reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ issues and racial equity are expected to be some of the policy areas that Democrats are trying to distinguish themselves on with Republicans.

  • Protesters rally outside Chicago DNC, where officials pledge to keep peace

    Protesters rally outside Chicago DNC, where officials pledge to keep peace

    Aug 19, 2024 10:55 PM EDT

    ... a little bit weighted on one side,” Weiner said. Snelling praised police and march organizers for a peaceful Sunday night protest calling for abortion and LGBTQ+ rights and an end to the war in Gaza. Chicago police said two people were arrested on misdemeanor charges of resisting police and damaging ...

  • The Harris-Walz ticket has reinvigorated Democratic voters. Can they sustain the momentum?

    The Harris-Walz ticket has reinvigorated Democratic voters. Can they sustain the momentum?

    Aug 19, 2024 10:55 PM EDT

    Laura Barron-Lopez: Vera says two of the issues that resonate with her are LGBTQ rights and women's access to abortion. She also says the Harris campaign has done a good job of reaching young voters on social media. But the Biden administration's handling of the war between ...

  • As 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off, here are 4 things to watch

    As 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off, here are 4 things to watch

    Aug 16, 2024 06:54 PM EDT

    ... the DNC” will take place on various days throughout the week of the convention. Pro-Palestinian groups will be joined by ally groups protesting for LGBTQ+ rights, access to reproductive care, among other demands. Deanna Othman, a member of American Muslims for Palestine in Chicago, which is organizing one of ...

  • How schools in Oklahoma are responding to a new Bible mandate

    How schools in Oklahoma are responding to a new Bible mandate

    Aug 15, 2024 07:05 PM EDT

    ... fix that so our kids understand this country.”Earlier this week, Libs of TikTok, whose account on X is focused on far-right and anti-LGBTQ+ messaging, quoted President Donald Trump’s promise to close the Department of Education if re-elected. The former president pushed for this in his ...

  • Trump gives economic speech in North Carolina as more polls show Harris gaining ground

    Trump gives economic speech in North Carolina as more polls show Harris gaining ground

    Aug 14, 2024 10:55 PM EDT

    ... Trump was joined at the rally by far right Republican candidate for governor Mark Robinson, who has previously sparked controversy for his comments on religion, LGBTQ rights and civil rights. Today, he stuck to the economic theme. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R-NC), Gubernatorial Candidate: What we see here with ...

  • Star-studded closing ceremony brings 2024 Paris Olympics to end with a flourish

    Star-studded closing ceremony brings 2024 Paris Olympics to end with a flourish

    Aug 11, 2024 10:49 PM EDT

    ... and some of opening show’s performers. Critics jumped to the conclusion that a segment featuring drag queens and a DJ who is also an LGBTQ+ icon had parodied “The Last Supper,” Leonardo Da Vinci’s painting showing Jesus Christ. Jolly and his team repeatedly insisted that was never their ...

  • Book restrictions in Indiana pressure public schools and libraries to remove books

    Book restrictions in Indiana pressure public schools and libraries to remove books

    Aug 10, 2024 09:30 PM EDT

    ... recorded since the ALA began tracking this data two decades ago, of the 10 most challenged books in 2023 seven were challenged because they contained LGBTQ content, and all 10 were claimed to contain sexually explicit content. Max: It seemed really ill thought out.Lee Gaines (voice-over): Following backlash ...