Hate Crimes Increase During Elections: Report
Sarah Toce
- April 17, 2023
Each of the last four presidential election periods have shown an unmistakable pattern: Hate crimes increase during elections.
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Asparagus, Mud Runs and Water Follies: Explore the Tri-Cities in Washington’s Wine Country
- April 13, 2023
The Tri-Cities offers a sun-drenched retreat for exploration and rejuvenation all year long.
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SCOTUS Urged to Protect 12-Year-Old Trans Girl the Right to Play with Peers
- March 27, 2023
West Virginia is one of 19 states that have banned transgender student-athletes in just the last three years as part of an escalating wave of state-level restrictions on the rights of transgender people. Similar federal lawsuits are pending in Idaho and Tennessee.
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Civil Rights Orgs Tell Congress: Reject Book Bans and Bigotry
- March 27, 2023
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, joined by 229 national, state, and local civil and human rights and education organizations, called on Congress to support H.Res. 219, the Bill of Rights for Students and Parents.
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Iowa Legislature Sends School Bathroom Policing Bill To Governor’s Desk
- March 16, 2023
Thursday, the Iowa House advanced SF482, a school bathroom bill that forces transgender students to use restrooms that do not match their gender identities.
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Advocates Respond to West Virginia’s Attack on Transgender Youth
- March 11, 2023
Nearly 200 collegiate and professional women athletes – including Billie Jean King, Megan Rapinoe, and Candace Parker – joined in amicus briefs supporting trans youth participation in sports.
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Respect for Marriage Act Passes Congress – Biden’s Signature Next
- December 8, 2022
The legislation is important and timely after the Supreme Court’s dangerous decision earlier this year overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Biden Admin Must Center Civil Rights in Fight Against White Supremacy
- December 1, 2022
The recent rise in hate crimes and the key role that white supremacist groups played in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol demonstrates the need for thoughtful, effective policy solutions to replace broken models for national security.
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FDA to Allow More Gay and Bisexual Men to Donate Blood
- December 1, 2022
The FDA plans to issue the updated blood donation screening guidelines in coming months. Current FDA guidance bans men who have had sex with men in the last three months from donating blood and plasma.
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Teatro ZinZanni is ‘Coming Home’ after two pandemic years
- August 31, 2022
Teatro ZinZanni’s original brand of love, chaos, and dinner is making its long-awaited return to Seattle with a limited engagement run of the all-new show, Coming Home.
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