Despite a state law designed to “protect” longstanding Confederate monuments and memorials, the city of Montgomery, Alabama, has decided that it would rather incur a fine than continue going on with a city street named after President of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865, Jefferson Davis. Kim Chandler of…
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New California Law Requires Department Stores To Create ‘Gender-Free’ Children’s Shopping Areas
The sea of pink and blue-tinted toy aisles in some big box retail chains could soon be a thing of the past, at least in California. Adam Beam of the Associated Press reported that on Saturday, Oct. 9, California “became the first state to say large department stores must display…
Colorado Governor Eradicates 157-Year-Old State Order to ‘Kill Native Americans’
It may have taken over 150 years, but Colorado has finally voided one of the most racist and damning laws in the state’s books: an 1864 order telling residents of the state to kill any Native Americans they encountered. Patty Nieberg of the Associated Press reported that “Colorado Gov. Jared…
Tennessee Judge Stops New Transphobic Bathroom-Sign Law From Going Into Effect
In their ongoing attack of transgender citizens within Tennessee, lawmakers have attempted to enact a law that would require businesses to post signs outside their restrooms “warning” customers they supported transgender rights — thereby potentially turning customers away from their businesses. However, just days before the bill was set to…
Texas Governor Approves Bill Banning Discussions of Race and Racism Within State’s Schools
Texas lawmakers continue to astound with the number of racist, transphobic laws they are willing to try to write into law. In the last few months alone, we’ve seen Texas lawmakers draft legislation that would penalize parents who support and help their transgender children access gender-affirming care with jail time…
Florida Passes Controversial ‘Anti-Protest’ Bill Designed to Weaken Black Lives Matter and Other Social Justice Movements
In a play designed to make it harder for social justice advocates to gather and promote change, the Florida Senate has passed a controversial so-called “anti-riot” bill inspired by the recent increase in protests by groups such as Black Lives Matter. Dartunorro Clark of NBC News has reported that “the…