Harper Lee, the famous author of "To Kill a Mockingbird, " had a lot to say about the South. She shared her thoughts in letters to a friend. These letters cover over 20 years. In them, she talks about getting older, not liking fame, and what she thought of other writers like Truman Capote and Tennes
The Supreme Court is currently tackling a big issue: should transgender girls be allowed to play on female sports teams? This isn't just about sports. It's about fairness, equality, and the rights of transgender people. Jazz Jennings, a well-known transgender advocate, shared her personal story. Sh
The Supreme Court is tackling a big question: Should states be allowed to stop biological males who identify as women from joining women's sports teams? This case could change the rules for sports across the country. Outside the court, two big groups showed up to make their voices heard. One side w
A group of 12 states, all led by Democratic attorneys general, took legal action to stop the federal government from imposing new rules on funding. These rules, tied to grants for healthcare, education, and research, are seen as a way to limit protections for transgender people. The states argue tha
In a surprising turn of events, several attorneys from the US justice department's civil rights division have resigned. They are unhappy with a decision not to investigate the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent. This incident happened in Minneapolis on January 7. The attorneys who quit w
In the United States, a significant debate is unfolding as the Supreme Court weighs in on state laws that restrict transgender youth from participating in school sports. This issue has sparked intense discussions, with 27 states implementing bans targeting trans youth, while over 20 states maintain
In Venezuela, the government's promise to free political prisoners is moving at a snail's pace, leaving families frustrated and skeptical. The son of a jailed opposition leader, Ramón Guanipa, has a message for President Trump: don't be fooled by the small number of releases so far. He believes Trum
Jimmy Lai, a prominent democracy advocate and former media tycoon, is in hot water. He's been found guilty under Hong Kong's national security law and could spend the rest of his life behind bars. This law came into play after massive anti-government protests shook Hong Kong a few years back. Lai w
A fancy restaurant group is giving back over a million dollars to its workers. Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment will pay $1. 55 million to settle a lawsuit. The workers said they didn't get all the tips they earned. They also claimed they were not paid the full minimum wage for extra tasks. More tha
Desmond Scott is a man who has been in the public eye due to his marriage to influencer Kristy Scott. The couple, who had been together for over a decade, recently announced their separation. The news came as a surprise to many, as they had celebrated their 10-year anniversary just a year prior. De
