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Poll: Most in U.S. say don't ban race in college admissions but its role should be small

By COLLIN BINKLEY and EMILY SWANSON
May 30, 2023 3:08 PM - As the Supreme Court decides the fate of affirmative action, most U.S. adults say the court should allow colleges to consider race as part of the admissions process, yet few believe students' race should ultimately play a major role in decisions, according to a new poll.
Uganda's president signs into law anti-gay legislation with death penalty in some cases

By RODNEY MUHUMUZA
May 30, 2023 7:31 AM - Uganda's president has signed into law anti-gay legislation supported by many in this East African country but widely condemned by rights activists and others abroad.
Suburban Mosaic: Landmark Muslim bills on their way to becoming laws

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
May 30, 2023 6:20 AM - One requires halal and kosher foods to be made available at public facilities.
Rights groups slam severe Taliban restrictions on Afghan women as 'crime against humanity'

By RAHIM FAIEZ
May 26, 2023 8:17 AM - Two top rights groups on Friday slammed the severe restrictions imposed on women and girls by the Taliban in Afghanistan as gender-based persecution, which is a crime against humanity.
Target on the defensive after removing LGBTQ+-themed products

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO and DEE-ANN DURBIN
May 25, 2023 1:11 PM - Target once distinguished itself as being boldly supportive of the LGBTQ+ community. Now that status is tarnished after it removed some LGBTQ+-themed products and relocated Pride Month displays to the back of stores in certain Southern locations in response to online complaints and in-store confrontations that it says threatened employees' well-being.
Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise from stores ahead of Pride month after threats to workers

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
May 24, 2023 11:33 AM - Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.
Why do so many Black women die in pregnancy? One reason: Doctors don't take them seriously

By KAT STAFFORD
May 23, 2023 3:18 PM - Angelica Lyons knew it was dangerous for Black women to give birth in America. As a public health instructor, she taught college students about racial health disparities, including the fact that Black women in the U.S. are nearly three times more likely to die during pregnancy or delivery than any other race. Then, in 2019, it nearly happened to her.
Some worshippers switching congregations amid United Methodist split over LGBTQ issues

By PETER SMITH and HOLLY MEYER
May 23, 2023 10:43 AM - Thousands of United Methodist congregations have been voting on whether to stay or quit one of the nation's largest denominations amid intractable debates over theology and the role of LGBTQ people. There are sharp differences over recognizing same-sex marriage and ordaining LGBTQ clergy.
Suburban Mosaic: Buffalo Grove Pride parade returns June 4

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
May 22, 2023 5:57 AM - The Pinta Pride Project, an LGBTQ+ awareness and support nonprofit, will host its Buffalo Grove Pride Parade and Picnic on June 4.
In El Salvador, transgender community struggles for rights and survival

By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ
May 19, 2023 1:31 PM - Fabricio Chicas knows exactly what will happen. As soon as he hands in his ID, the employee on the other side of the counter will look at him with suspicion, asking why he carries a document that identifies him as female.

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