Harriet Tubman $20 bill redesign faces renewed push from Democratic senators
Democratic senators are urging the Trump administration to revive plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is no longer pursuing the redesign.
Democratic senators are urging the Trump administration to revive plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is no longer pursuing the redesign.
Antisemitic violence reached 30-year high in 2025, report says
A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.
A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.
Education Department removing 'disparate impact' discrimination rule
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
New White House report says Smithsonian leadership 'can't be trusted'
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
New documentary explores Eaton Fire aftermath, threat to Altadena’s historic Black community
More than a year after the Eaton Fire, Altadena’s historic Black community faces a new crisis. Filmmakers behind the new documentary "Beneath the Ashes: The Past Reimagined," join Good Day LA to share how underinsurance and developers threaten a generational legacy.
More than a year after the Eaton Fire, Altadena’s historic Black community faces a new crisis. Filmmakers behind the new documentary "Beneath the Ashes: The Past Reimagined," join Good Day LA to share how underinsurance and developers threaten a generational legacy.
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Yosemite ranger fired over transgender flag
In 2025, a Yosemite ranger hung a transgender flag on the famous rock wall known as El Capitan. The ranger was later fired and alleged that it was retaliatory and violated their free speech rights.
In 2025, a Yosemite ranger hung a transgender flag on the famous rock wall known as El Capitan. The ranger was later fired and alleged that it was retaliatory and violated their free speech rights.
Lawsuit targets Trump administration’s anti-DEI federal contract policies
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
Pentagon cuts 180 faiths from military recognition list — here's what remains
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
House rejects women’s museum bill over transgender exhibit restrictions
A bipartisan effort to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum collapsed after Republicans added provisions.
A bipartisan effort to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum collapsed after Republicans added provisions.
Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba in gender identity custody dispute
The Trump administration dispatched a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old Utah child at the center of a contentious custody dispute involving gender identity.
The Trump administration dispatched a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old Utah child at the center of a contentious custody dispute involving gender identity.
Supreme Court rules against law banning 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
California women's prisons under federal investigation for housing biological men
The U.S. Justice Department has notified Gov. Gavin Newsom of a federal investigation into California women’s prisons following allegations of sexual assault and constitutional violations.
The U.S. Justice Department has notified Gov. Gavin Newsom of a federal investigation into California women’s prisons following allegations of sexual assault and constitutional violations.
IOC bans transgender women athletes from 2028 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has issued a new policy excluding transgender women and DSD athletes from female events starting at the 2028 LA Olympics.
The International Olympic Committee has issued a new policy excluding transgender women and DSD athletes from female events starting at the 2028 LA Olympics.
Florida AG warns NFL: Drop affirmative-action ‘Rooney Rule’ or face legal consequences
Florida’s chief law enforcement officer announced Wednesday that he will warn National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell that the NFL’s longstanding "Rooney Rule," mandating interviews of minority and ethnically diverse candidates, is illegal in the Sunshine State.
Florida’s chief law enforcement officer announced Wednesday that he will warn National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell that the NFL’s longstanding "Rooney Rule," mandating interviews of minority and ethnically diverse candidates, is illegal in the Sunshine State.
AG Bonta launches civil rights probe into Eaton Fire evacuation delays
Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office will probe if race or age discrimination caused delayed evacuations in West Altadena during the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire.
Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office will probe if race or age discrimination caused delayed evacuations in West Altadena during the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire.
Los Angeles school policy discriminates against white students, lawsuit claims
The 1776 Project Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging that its long-standing desegregation policies provide unconstitutional race-based advantages to non-white students.
The 1776 Project Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging that its long-standing desegregation policies provide unconstitutional race-based advantages to non-white students.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Where to celebrate his legacy in LA in 2026
See a list of events happening across Southern California in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
See a list of events happening across Southern California in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies
Claudette Colvin, arrested at 15 years old for refusing to give up her bus seat, helped spark the civil rights movement.
Claudette Colvin, arrested at 15 years old for refusing to give up her bus seat, helped spark the civil rights movement.
FBI agents fired for kneeling during 2020 protest sue over termination
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
The most and least diverse states in America: See where California ranked
The U.S. is becoming more diverse, with Census Bureau projections showing that by 2045 no single ethnic group will hold a majority.
The U.S. is becoming more diverse, with Census Bureau projections showing that by 2045 no single ethnic group will hold a majority.