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?
Arab Americans, tired of being invisible in federal data, demand to identify as MENA, not white
Arab Americans are pushing to win federal recognition, with funding and public health at stake.
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.
Everything to know about the Respect for Marriage Act and the new battle for same-sex marriage
The House of Representatives has voted to codify same-sex marriage as advocates fear what could happen after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
How to protect children from sexual abuse: The predator is usually someone you know
Most child abuse perpetrators are known to the victim. In other words, the perpetrator could be an uncle, a clergy member or a neighbor.
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 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 world’s youngest mariachi by Guinness World Records. While some see in him a future star, for his dad it’s more complicated.
Many young adults now identify as transgender or nonbinary as social media helps more people come out
Roughly 5.1% of adults under 30 identify as trans or nonbinary. Among adults 30 to 49, the rate was 1.6%, and for those 50 and older, 0.3%.