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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Diversity Funding Restrictions, Upholding LGBTQ Rights

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A federal judge in San Francisco ruled Monday against executive orders issued by the Trump administration that aimed to curb diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives among organizations seeking federal funding. The orders required these groups to halt certain programs and reassess their acknowledgment of transgender individuals to qualify for grants. U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar stated that pro-LGBTQ nonprofits demonstrated a strong likelihood of being able to challenge these executive orders, which they argue violate constitutional rights. In his ruling, Tigar noted that the provisions aimed to censor constitutionally protected speech while undermining services that … Read more

New Study Uncovers Hidden Purpose of Early Labor Laws: Protecting Men’s Jobs Over Women’s Rights

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EVANSTON, Ill. — A new study from Northwestern University has unveiled a surprising reality behind early 20th-century labor laws designed to protect women in the workplace. Instead of primarily benefiting women, these regulations largely functioned to shield men from competition in the job market, challenging long-held beliefs about their intent and impact on gender equality. Led by Matthias Doepke, an economics professor at Northwestern, the research team analyzed the historical context of protective labor policies that were enforced from the early 1900s until the 1960s. These laws included restrictions on work hours, minimum wage mandates, … Read more

Kansas Families Challenge New Law as Unconstitutional in Fight for Transgender Youth Rights

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LAWRENCE, Kan. — Two families in Douglas County have filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a newly enacted law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors in Kansas. The ACLU of Kansas announced the legal action, which targets Senate Bill 63, enacted earlier this year, that restricts transgender youth under 18 from receiving vital medical treatments. The lawsuit, known as Loe v. Kansas, alleges that this law infringes upon rights guaranteed by the Kansas Constitution, such as equal protection and fundamental rights. The case represents the interests of two adolescents, identified as Ryan, 16, and … Read more