The new Public Agenda/USA TODAY Hidden Common Ground poll offers important data about how Americans view racism and racial justice. On the surface, the numbers tell us that we are divided about ...

There's a national consensus on the principle of equality. More than 9 of 10 Americans say all people deserve an equal opportunity to succeed, no matter their race or ethnicity.

The second is, "Building Equality." This is described as: "In these states, advocates work to build upon initial advances ...

Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma have the worst gender equality of all U.S. states, with Massachusetts, California and Maine being the best.

Although it's obvious that fairness and equality are fundamental values for Louisiana families, there are those who would have us believe that those values do not apply to our lesbian, gay ...

It’s been a week of wins and losses no matter which side you’re on in the gay-marriage debate. Here’s a handy map that shows how far marriage equality has come—and how far it still has to ...

The vast majority of people I speak to do believe in equal rights for men and women, but the conflict is about how that equality should be achieved. Many resist calling themselves a “feminist ...

Majorities of men and women believe that the United States has made strides in gender equality in the last 10 years. From 2010 to 2019, the number of female Congress members increased by 40%.

Another major milestone for women’s equality in US history could take place this year. Once again, the Democratic party has nominated a woman to be its standard-bearer in the presidential election.