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House Democrats kicked out of Senate for protesting opposition to Equal Rights Amendment
A group of House Democrats protesting the Senate’s inability to pass the Equal Rights Amendment were quickly expelled after barging onto the floor of the upper chamber during a vote...
Biden's imposing racism in everything from housing to health care
Don’t be fooled by the president’s rhetoric on Sunday, when he commemorated civil-rights leaders who marched on Washington, DC, 59 years ago. They were fighting racial injustice. Biden is not. He’s imposing anti-white discrimination...
Dr. Fauci’s war on science, Garland’s ‘accidental launch’ and other commentary
Anthony Fauci did his best to debunk the anti-COVID-hawkism Great Barrington Declaration just “four days after” it was published, points out Marty Makary at Common Sense.
Disney signs letter in support of fed law to protect same-sex marriage
The Mouse House signed an open letter spearheaded by the Human Rights Campaign, urging the Senate to pass the Respect for Marriage Act.
Biden DOJ sues Texas over redistricting plans, alleging discrimination
The DOJ sued Texas over its plan to redistrict the state’s electoral map, claiming the new map denies the voting rights of minority voters.
China LGBT rights group shuts down amid hostile environment
An influential LGBT advocacy group in China that has spearheaded many of the legal cases pushing for greater rights is halting its work amid growing restrictions on social activism.
Letters to the Editor — July 18, 2021
New York Post readers weigh in on removing a statue of Robert E. Lee, dignity in death, a scary carjacking and critical race theory in schools.
Lesbian couple rips Facebook after it bans video of them touching foreheads
A lesbian couple in the UK has slammed Facebook for rejecting a video they posted of themselves gently touching their foreheads for its "sexually explicit adult content," according to a...
Protests in the long term: How is a lasting legacy cemented?
NEW YORK — What sort of staying power does it take for a protest movement to be judged a success? This year, without a centralized team of senior leaders, perhaps...
The mail-in-ballot mess and other commentary
Fraud watch: The Mail-In-Ballot Mess Mark Hemingway reports at RealClearPolitics that “28.3 million mail-in ballots remain unaccounted for” from elections between 2012 and 2018, according to data from the federal...
This industry replaced over half of its CEOs with women in 2019
Some industries appear more conducive to women leaders than others. Companies in the apparel industry boasted the highest rate of CEO replacements who are women (53.8 percent, or seven out...
'Mrs. America' trailer: Cate Blanchett channels Phyllis Schlafly
The first trailer for the upcoming FX series "Mrs. America" showcases Cate Blanchett as an uptight, cold and calculated Phyllis Schlafly, the 1970s firebrand trying to douse the rising flames of...
New York's oldest charity votes to include women -- then reneges
Members of one of the city’s oldest male strongholds voted to allow women last year, and then as men are wont to do, changed their minds.
How the left is trying to resurrect the unnecessary Equal Rights Amendment
As America enters a new decade, progressives are stepping boldly into ... the bra-burning feminism of the 1970s. Specifically, they’re trying to resurrect the Equal Rights Amendment, the radical feminist...
FDNY lawyer fired for questioning ex-chief's alleged 'hot pants' affair gets $800K
An ex-FDNY official who confronted former Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano about an alleged sexual relationship with a hot pants-wearing employee has settled a lawsuit against the city for $800,000.
Justin Bieber addresses past racist remarks, calls for equality
The "I Don't Care" singer was once caught on video making racist jokes as a teen.
New York's oldest boy's club may finally allow female members
Members of the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, the city’s oldest charity, will vote on a resolution this week to allow women to become members.
Cuomo predicts fate of closely watched bills in Post sit-down
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday handicapped for The Post a slew of closely watched bills that lawmakers are scrambling to address before they wrap up the legislative session. If his...
Same-sex couples in Japan sue for equal marital rights
TOKYO — Thirteen gay couples filed Japan's first lawsuit challenging the country's rejection of same-sex marriage Thursday, arguing that the denial violates their constitutional right to equality. Six couples holding...
You can be fired in 30 states for being gay or trans
Forget wedding cakes. You can be fired from your job in 30 states for being gay or trans, says the Human Rights Campaign. Here’s the state-by-state breakdown of LGBTQ employment...