A North Carolina student was detained for carrying a kirpan, a symbolic sheathed dagger central to the Sikh faith.
Author: Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY
They paid taxes. Now undocumented Latinos are aging without savings, government care
They came to the U.S. as young people seeking better lives. Now, without money and facing retirement, what will happen to older undocumented Latinos?
Ukrainian refugees to enter US surpasses 150,000. Long-term survival is a big concern. Here’s why.
The number of Ukrainian refugees has now surpassed President Joe Biden’s pledged goal of 100,000. For many, their long-term survival remains in doubt.
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Supporters of Palestinians in U.S. see little hope for peace progress with Biden’s Middle East visit
As President Joe Biden visits the Middle East, supporters of Palestinians in the U.S. say they have little optimism for peace.
LGBTQ people helped create the legal marijuana industry. Then they were left behind.
LGBTQ advocates say their representation in the cannabis industry is lacking where it counts — in positions of leadership and ownership.
LGBTQ people more likely than straight people to end up in prison
Facing family rejection, bias and economic despair, LGBTQ people are more likely to be arrested or incarcerated — especially those of color.
Texas boy is the world’s youngest mariachi. For his dad, it’s a return to Mexican family roots
Mateo Lopez, 7, was named the world’s youngest mariachi by Guinness World Records. Though some see a future star, for his dad, it’s more complicated.
Queer youth much likelier to have considered or attempted suicide during pandemic than their peers
The pandemic inflamed already troubling youth mental health trends, but for queer youth, the effects were more damaging — and potentially deadlier.