Students Are a Little Safer With Biden's New Title IX Regulations
While the Biden-era regulations balance due process for those accused of misconduct with the need to eradicate sex and gender-based discrimination, several Republican-led states have already filed lawsuits.
Teacher probed for antisemitism after parents say he "brainwashed" students
Pennsylvania's Central Bucks School District is under federal investigation following a complaint of alleged antisemitism.
Saudi 'Sportswashing' Is More Than Skin Deep
They are concerned about the status of women in the kingdom, but two sports icons are stuck with a vision of a Saudi Arabia that no longer exists.
Working People Need Congress to Fund Mass Transit
Now that the COVID-19 health crisis has passed, however, the federal government is again applying its pre-pandemic policy prohibiting the use of federal funds for operational expenses.
I was America's first Black spymaster. I can finally tell my story
I joined the CIA in 1957. I spent years doing the kind of clandestine work you might imagine—and some you may never have heard of.
Here's How to Honor Dr. King's Legacy—Guaranteed Basic Income
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision for America—one that should be reflected upon today and every day—has yet to be realized.
Jonathan Majors sparks backlash for bizarre interview quote
Majors compared his girlfriend to Coretta Scott King, but some people pointed out the contradiction in his statement.
California days away from changing how police pull drivers over
The new law requires officers to state the reason for the traffic stop before questioning the driver.
Julianna Margulies is getting canceled
"I am glad her psychotic racist rant is finally making the rounds," wrote one X user, while another called remarks she made "gross and damaging."
Amy Schumer corrected by MLK's daughter over Israel
Schumer received a response from civil rights activist Bernice King after the comedian posted a clip of her dad discussing Israel and antisemitism.
Remembering a Tragic Milestone in the Fight for Freedom in America
Every gain in the battle for racial equality has come at a high cost, paid by those who sacrificed everything for a vision and a dream bigger than themselves.
The U.S. Is Not Protecting Its Children
The U.S. still has a long way to go to protect children.
Sixty Years Later, We Can Make King's Dream a Reality
At the current rate, it will take over seven centuries for Black wealth to catch up with white wealth. Here's how to close the gap in a generation.
It Was Dr. King Who Made America the Nation Promised at Our Founding
On the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, we must rehabilitate Dr. King from his quasi-cancellation.
Trump's Indictments, Alabama's Racist Gerrymandering Prove We Must March On
The march's potent tagline—"It's not a commemoration, it's a continuation. We march on!"—acknowledges that while progress has been made on a variety of issues, much work remains to be done.
Divided Nation: New Monuments to Emmett Till; New Racism in Textbooks
Biden's proclamation of three federal monuments to Emmett Till and hsi mother comes at a time when American racial justice is mired in a dance of two steps forward, one step back.
Jason Aldean trolls song critics in new video
Amid ongoing debate over his track, "Try That in a Small Town," the country music singer addressed the criticism in a new clip.
'Hidden message' in Jason Aldean's 'Small Town' video sparks furor
The country-music star's recently released track is continuing to generate controversy on social media.
Fake photo of Trump with MLK Jr. rebuked by civil rights leader's daughter
"Enough is enough," tweeted Bernice King on Saturday in response to the fake image.
For the Sake of the Nation, the Reparations Movement Needs to End Now
For the sake of the nation, the reparations movement should end now.
Kellyanne Conway's daughter tweaks Fourth of July message after backlash
Claudia Conway sparked debate when she shared a post regarding her refusal to celebrate Independence Day.
America Is Headed in the Wrong Direction
This year, America's July 4th Independence Day comes on the heels of a Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action.
"Everything is on the table" after Supreme Court rulings: Law professor
The Supreme Court has signaled it's not bound by precedent, warned New York University professor Melissa Murray on Sunday.
Kellyanne Conway's daughter lashes out at SCOTUS ruling
"The SCOTUS ruling today is a disgrace," Claudia Conway tweeted after the striking down of affirmative action admissions policies in colleges across the U.S.
Supreme Court hands Democrats a win in Louisiana
The justices ordered Louisiana Republicans to redraw the state's congressional map to include a second Black-majority district.
Congress Must Restore Voting Rights the Supreme Court Took Away
Ten years ago, in one of the most damaging decisions to our democracy in our nation's history, the court gutted the Voting Rights Act.
The Supreme Court Confirms We Need to Protect Civil Rights
he Supreme Court's decision, surprising as it is, shows that even the most conservative actors understand the need for voting rights protections, and that they see the disenfranchisement of Black voters as the attack on our democracy that it is.
Neil Gorsuch criticized over statement on civil liberties
Supreme Court Justice called COVID-19 emergency measures "the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country."
Harry Belafonte's unique personal connection to Martin Luther King Jr.
Belafonte befriended King early in his career, bailing the civil rights activist out of jail and paying for a babysitter to care for King's children.
Anheuser-Busch accused of discriminating against white people
America First Legal filed a federal civil rights complaint for alleged "systemic and discriminatory hiring, promotion, and job-training employment practices."