LGBTQIA+

Trans Students and Families Plan for Trump’s Second Term

Wellington Soares / Chalkbeat Dec 2, 2024 Amid fears of harassment by a Trump administration that openly ran on anti-trans policies, families are doing what they can to prepare. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Education

Liberty University Fined $14 Million for Failing to Report Sexual Violence

Nadra Nittle / The 19th Mar 6, 2024 Liberty University's fine is the largest ever against a school for violating the federal Clery Act, which mandates support for sexual violence victims and campus safety initiatives. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Girls Sue to Block Participation of Transgender Athletes

PAT EATON-ROBB / The Associated Press Feb 12, 2020 The lawsuit centers on two trans sprinters who have frequently outperformed their cisgender competitors. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Who, Exactly, Is Title IX Meant to Protect?

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Nov 20, 2018 Betsy DeVos’ latest proposals would hurt survivors, activists say. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sexual Harassment Rampant in Science, Report Reveals

Ilana Novick Jun 12, 2018 STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields have entered the #MeToo era. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Three Civil Rights Groups Sue Betsy DeVos, Education Dept. Over Sexual Assault Policies

Emily Wells / Truthdig Jan 29, 2018 The groups cite a negative effect on sexual assault survivors since DeVos rescinded the Obama-era Title IX guidance. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

University Head Resigns in Scandal Over Gymnastics Doctor

LARRY LAGE / The Associated Press Jan 24, 2018 Michigan State President Lou Anna Simon is leaving amid an outcry over the school’s handling of allegations against Dr. Larry Nassar, newly sentenced for sex crimes. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How to Boost Soccer in the United States

Allen Barra / Truthdig Dec 19, 2016 If the world’s most popular sport is going to take hold in this country, the NCAA, Major League Soccer and the national sports media need to hype the college game—and get it on TV. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: The Filmmaking Team and Subjects of ‘The Hunting Ground’

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Dec 6, 2015 The documentary shines a light on the prevalence of rape and other sexual assaults on campuses across the nation, and puts faces and voices to the pain-filled stories we hear so frequently. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

What Would MLK Say About Obama’s Drones?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 13, 2012 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Civil rights leader Julian Bond says, "Things are better than they used to be; they're worse than they should be" Also: Tom Cruise, Ron Kovic and Oliver Stone; good news about jobs, and the edge of sportscom/avbooth/category/truthdig_radio/" title="Truthdig Radio">Truthdig Radio: Civil rights leader Julian Bond; Tom Cruise, Ron Kovic and Oliver Stone; good news about jobs, and the edge of sports. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

What Would MLK Say About Obama’s Drones?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 13, 2012 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Civil rights leader Julian Bond says, "Things are better than they used to be; they're worse than they should be." Also: Tom Cruise, Ron Kovic and Oliver Stone; good news about jobs, and the edge of sports. Dig deeper

Scoping Out Sexual Discrimination in Science

Staff / Truthdig Jul 15, 2008 Debates about gender equality in the sciences are nothing new, but now the stakes may be higher for universities with science funding from the federal government to prove that sexual discrimination isn't present in their departments. Title IX isn't just for sports anymore. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )