equality

Honor Juneteenth by closing the racial economic divide

June 19, 2017 By Jessicah Pierre

Even over 150 years after slavery, black families still lag centuries behind whites in household wealth.

First in Asia: Victory for marriage equality in Taiwan

May 24, 2017 By C.J. Atkins

Today’s ruling by the high court cements Taiwan's place as the leader on LGBTQ equality issues in Asia – and it is all thanks to generations of committed activists.

Singapore: LGBTQ organizers persist despite government restrictions

May 22, 2017 By K.Y. Lee

The government is throwing up new legal hurdles for LGBTQ organizers, but Singapore's 2017 edition of Pink Dot will go ahead as planned.

Report: Trump to legalize anti-LGBTQ discrimination with new executive order

May 4, 2017 By Combined Sources

The draft order creates discrimination exemptions for those who claim religious or moral objections to same-sex marriage, abortion, and trans identity.

Disability rights movement defends healthcare; demands to be seen

April 18, 2017 By Michelle Zacarias

Disability rights advocates are stepping out of the shadows to defend the affordable housing and healthcare they depend on.