Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Yosemite ranger fired over transgender flag
In 2025, a Yosemite ranger hung a transgender flag on the famous rock wall known as El Capitan. The ranger was later fired and alleged that it was retaliatory and violated their free speech rights.
In 2025, a Yosemite ranger hung a transgender flag on the famous rock wall known as El Capitan. The ranger was later fired and alleged that it was retaliatory and violated their free speech rights.
Lawsuit targets Trump administration’s anti-DEI federal contract policies
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
Pentagon cuts 180 faiths from military recognition list — here's what remains
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
House rejects women’s museum bill over transgender exhibit restrictions
A bipartisan effort to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum collapsed after Republicans added provisions.
A bipartisan effort to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum collapsed after Republicans added provisions.
Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba in gender identity custody dispute
The Trump administration dispatched a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old Utah child at the center of a contentious custody dispute involving gender identity.
The Trump administration dispatched a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old Utah child at the center of a contentious custody dispute involving gender identity.
Deadly antisemitic attacks reach 30-year high in 2025, report finds
A new report from Tel Aviv University found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic violence in more than three decades.
A new report from Tel Aviv University found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic violence in more than three decades.
Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
Supreme Court rules against law banning 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
St. Petersburg moves forward with search for possible graves beneath Tropicana Field parking lot
The City of St. Petersburg is taking the next step to determine whether human remains from a historic cemetery are buried beneath the parking lots surrounding Tropicana Field.
The City of St. Petersburg is taking the next step to determine whether human remains from a historic cemetery are buried beneath the parking lots surrounding Tropicana Field.
Dozens gather for International Women's Day Rally in Tampa
There were a few dozen people packed into the area in front of Tampa City Hall on International Women's Day.
There were a few dozen people packed into the area in front of Tampa City Hall on International Women's Day.
Activists make last push to stop development near historic Marti-Colon Cemetery over unmarked grave concerns
Neighborhood activists say time is running out to stop development on a grassy lot adjacent to a West Tampa historic cemetery, fearing unmarked graves are underground.
Neighborhood activists say time is running out to stop development on a grassy lot adjacent to a West Tampa historic cemetery, fearing unmarked graves are underground.
Trump administration sued over new signage policy affecting national parks
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
Clearwater company sues city after graves found buried beneath property
A Clearwater company has filed a lawsuit against the city after more than 300 graves were found buried beneath its office property.
A Clearwater company has filed a lawsuit against the city after more than 300 graves were found buried beneath its office property.
FBI agents fired for kneeling during 2020 protest sue over termination
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Tampa's Robles Park Village demolition begins to make way for $800M redevelopment project
A piece of Tampa history came down on Monday.
A piece of Tampa history came down on Monday.
Joseph McNeil, civil rights pioneer known for 1960 lunch counter sit-in protest, dies
Joseph McNeil was one of four students who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960.
Joseph McNeil was one of four students who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960.
US Olympic, Paralympic officials ban transgender women athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Former In-N-Out Burger employee alleges in $3.2M lawsuit he was fired for his hairstyle
A former In-N-Out Burger employee filed a lawsuit and alleges he was fired for his hairstyle.
A former In-N-Out Burger employee filed a lawsuit and alleges he was fired for his hairstyle.