Human Rights

Cole Ramsey, 39, of South Linden, Ohio, holds a Transgender Pride Flag in front of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus to protest the passing of legislation against trans women playing sports in high school and college.

Health

On Transgender Day of Visibility, White House announces moves to expand trans rights

Deepa Shivaram

The administration's announcement comes as several Republican-led states have passed anti-trans legislation in the last few months, which the White House calls "un-American."

Austin

Officer-Involved Shootings Prompt Consideration of APD 'Preservation of Life' Standard

Laura Rice

Austin’s Human Rights Commission could take action tonight on recommending a “preservation of life” standard in the Austin Police Department’s Response to…

Texas

Van De Putte: Doctors, Nurses Can Help Prevent Human Trafficking

Wells Dunbar, Texas Standard

“Understand that human trafficking is very, very profitable. You can sell drugs or a gun only once. You can sell a human 12 times in one day.”Today is…

Special Coverage

International Human Rights Conference Held in Austin

Jessica Mahoney

Human Rights agencies from across North America are in Austin this week. The International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies conference is…