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David Ryden: Amend Equality Act – Biden can protect both faith and LGBTQ communities. Here's how

May 9, 2021

David Ryden: Amend Equality Act – Biden can protect both faith and LGBTQ communities. Here's how

Now that the dust has settled around the passage of the Equality Act in the House of Representatives, it is time for proactive presidential leadership as the proposal moves to the Senate.

Montgomery bus boycott: What to know

February 18, 2021

Montgomery bus boycott: What to know

The Montgomery bus boycott was a large civil rights demonstration that saw African Americans in the Alabama city refuse to ride public buses in protest of segregated seating.

Michigan rep introduces bill to end civil asset forfeiture

December 18, 2020

Michigan rep introduces bill to end civil asset forfeiture

Rep. Justin Amash, L-Mich., introduced a bill Thursday to end civil asset forfeiture, which allows police to seize a person's property just on the suspicion that it was used in a crime.

Democrats say Biden-Harris is the 'strongest gun safety ticket in history,' Republicans fear Second Amendment crackdown

August 26, 2020

Democrats say Biden-Harris is the 'strongest gun safety ticket in history,' Republicans fear Second Amendment crackdown

As the presidential election nears, interest groups on both sides of the gun control issue are examining the Biden campaign's stance, a platform which would represent a stark reversal from the Trump administration and potentially lead to historic changes in federal gun law if Democrats win the presidency, gain a Senate majority and hold the House of Representatives.

HHS reverses ObamaCare rule that included abortion, gender identity in sex discrimination protections

June 12, 2020

HHS reverses ObamaCare rule that included abortion, gender identity in sex discrimination protections

The Department of Housing and Human Services finalized a regulation Friday reversing an ObamaCare rule which sought to protect transgender rights and abortion access.

Ventura County clarifies claims it would force people from homes into isolated coronavirus centers

May 7, 2020

Ventura County clarifies claims it would force people from homes into isolated coronavirus centers

Ventura County officials were forced to apologize Wednesday, clarifying that those who could not isolate or quarantine themselves would never be forcibly removed from their homes as part of an effort to further contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Who is Phil Murphy? Here is what you need to know about New Jersey's governor

April 2, 2020

Who is Phil Murphy? Here is what you need to know about New Jersey's governor

The coronavirus outbreak has put New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy in the spotlight – and he’s expected to play an even more prominent role in the coming weeks as his state’s number of confirmed cases is rapidly rising.

Virginia braces for gun-rights rally as worries over violence, hate groups and militias grow

January 19, 2020

Virginia braces for gun-rights rally as worries over violence, hate groups and militias grow

Threats of violence, including claims of a militia storming Virginia's Capitol and protesters weaponizing drones, have put federal and state authorities on high alert ahead of Monday's gun-rights rally.

Mississippi mother worried for son's safety calls for increased measures following deadly riots

January 14, 2020

Mississippi mother worried for son's safety calls for increased measures following deadly riots

The Mississippi Department of Corrections has lifted a statewide lockdown of prisons, with the exception of Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman, following a week of deadly riots at Parchman. However, the MDOC’s attempt to restore order in its prisons hasn’t been enough to calm the fear one inmate’s mother has for his safety.

Texas judge sues state agency after receiving warning for refusing to officiate same-sex weddings

December 18, 2019

Texas judge sues state agency after receiving warning for refusing to officiate same-sex weddings

The Texas judge who was given a public warning last month for refusing to officiate same-sex marriages is suing the agency that threatened her and claims it violated state law by punishing her for actions she took that aligned with her faith, according to court documents filed Tuesday.