Germany Navigates Uncharted Legal Waters of Gender and Parenthood
A transgender woman in Berlin saved some of her sperm, prior to having gender reassignment surgery, in order to have a baby with her female partner. They intended both women to be listed as the... Read More
Whither the “Google Memo” Guy?
James Damore (aka the “Google Memo” guy) is one of two plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit reports that the technology giant has violated labor laws by discriminating against employees who... Read More
Trump’s HHS Wants to Protect Health Care Workers Who Discriminate
Perhaps the only good thing about the three-day government shutdown was that it temporarily prevented the Trump administration from moving forward with a colossally bad proposal. Last week the Department of Health and Human Services... Read More
Immigration Battles & a Gutsy Bar
Across from the bar, there’s a table stacked five to ten books high with a dozen titles or so for sale. The books are displayed around a sign that reads: “WRITERS FROM S##THOLE COUNTRIES,” referring... Read More
That’s Life: Roe v. Wade Opponents March and Bask, Dreamers Worry
Photos by Rachael Berman Karen Docksey sat against a concrete planter along Constitution Avenue soaking up the sun on a glorious January day. “It’s a joyous occasion,” she beamed. Docksey had flown to Washington, DC,... Read More
When Will Religious People Say “Time’s Up”?
In recent months we’ve all become familiar with the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment and assault. Much of the activity has focused on allegations against men in entertainment, media, and politics. Charges against people like... Read More
What Exploiting a Whitewashed MLK Says About You
January 18, 2021 — In recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day we are reposting this article on understanding King's real legacy by Sincere Kirabo, the former social justice coordinator at the American Humanist Association.... Read More