Gay Louisiana doctor says he’s leaving the state over its ‘discriminatory’ legislation

One of Louisiana’s few doctors specializing in pediatric heart conditions is leaving the state after the Legislature passed a variety of bills aimed at restricting rights for LGBTQ people.  Dr. Jake Kleinmahon works at Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans as the medical director of the hospital’s pediatric heart المزيد

Justice Department to investigate Memphis police’s use of force and possible discriminatory policing

The Justice Department is investigating the city of Memphis and its police department for possible violations in its use of force, searches and arrests and whether it engaged in discriminatory policing. Federal officials announced the civil pattern or practice inquiry Thursday, seeking to determine whether there are systemic constitutional or المزيد