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4 days ago

Civil Rights Groups Headed to Trial Over Senate Bill 747

A federal judge allowed a lawsuit against Senate Bill 747 to proceed, citing potential discrimination against young voters.
#lawsuit
fromEater NY
4 days ago
Social justice

A Former Employee of Polo Bar Is Suing for Alleged Sexual Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

fromEater NY
4 days ago
Social justice

A Former Employee of Polo Bar Is Suing for Alleged Sexual Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

fromMission Local
5 days ago

Anonymous SFPD Instagram accounts spread salacious department rumors

Many of the AI-esque and often sexually suggestive memes depict real department members - mostly women of color, targeting specific officers with unverified accusations.
SF politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
5 days ago

French holiday camp accuses Vueling of discrimination against Jewish teens

Legal complaint filed against Vueling by holiday camp organizers over removal of Jewish teenagers from flight.
fromNew York Amsterdam News
6 days ago

Ben Jealous victim of racism at Sierra Club, allies say

"We have worked with Ben closely throughout his tenure as executive director, and speak from experience. Ben is under attack by many who, through a pattern of misinformation, character assassination, and discrimination, seek to oust him from his position and drive him out of the Sierra Club."
Social justice
#human-rights
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Settlement reached with Bell Media in human rights complaint, ex-CP24 personality says | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Settlement reached with Bell Media in human rights complaint, ex-CP24 personality says | CBC News

fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Benefit of Racial Pride When Raising Diverse Kids

Growing up, I spent my summers devouring Children of the Sun and Great Kings and Queens of Africa. While my classmates were learning about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, I was curled up with books that introduced me to Mansa Musa, Queen Nzinga, and Kwame Nkrumah. Back then, it sometimes seemed I was just doing double the homework, but now I know my parents were planting in me imagination, belief in myself, racial pride, and truly resilient roots.
Social justice
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Fired Fannie Mae workers sue over discrimination

Terminations at Fannie Mae affected predominantly Indian nationals over 40, alleged to violate donation policies related to nonprofit organizations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Trump administration opens inquiry into universities over Daca scholarships

The Department of Education opened investigations into five universities for allegedly providing exclusionary scholarships to foreign-born students.
#civil-rights
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago
NYC politics

Op-Ed | Fear should never prevent justice in New York City | amNewYork

Fear of reporting discrimination undermines civil rights protections in New York City.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
US politics

Dodgers DEI efforts target of federal civil rights complaint filed by conservative group

America First Legal filed a civil rights complaint against the Dodgers for alleged unlawful discrimination linked to their diversity initiatives.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The LGBTQ+ Human-Animal Relationship

Pets provide critical social support for LGBTQ+ individuals, enhancing self-acceptance and countering social isolation.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

LGBTQ+ Older Adults Should Not Fear The Doctor's Office

LGBTQ+ individuals face healthcare access challenges, particularly older adults, due to fears of discrimination and cultural incompetence in care environments.
#lgbtq-rights
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Though the US is backsliding on LGBTQ+ rights under Trump, the UN renews mandate for queer protections expert

fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Jessica Stern: There's a very strong, globally networked and wealthy set of actors working around the world and fanning the flames of hatred against LGBTQ+ people'

fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Though the US is backsliding on LGBTQ+ rights under Trump, the UN renews mandate for queer protections expert

fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Jessica Stern: There's a very strong, globally networked and wealthy set of actors working around the world and fanning the flames of hatred against LGBTQ+ people'

fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Anti-Semitism Gets the DEI Treatment

Claire Shipman announced that Columbia University would take several steps to quell anti-Semitism, such as appointing coordinators to review allegations and launching new programming on anti-Jewish discrimination.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

loanDepot accused of steering, loan officer compensation violations

According to the lawsuit, loanDepot required loan officers unable to obtain higher-cost loans to transfer borrowers to internal loan consultants, regardless of actual necessity.
US politics
#transgender-rights
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

What Medicaid and SNAP cuts mean for LGBTQ+ people

"These support programs are being cut amid an increased environment of hostility towards LGBTQ+ people," said Brad Sears, distinguished scholar of law and policy at the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law. "We're really seeing this coming together ... of different pressures that are going to lead to poverty and unemployment among LGBTQ+ people."
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Windrush commissioner pledges to fight for justice for marginalised groups

Clive Foster will expand his role to advocate for justice for marginalized communities facing discrimination.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

OCC drops disparate impact enforcement

Federal agencies were directed to eliminate the use of disparate impact in enforcement under an executive order, emphasizing intentional discrimination instead.
Social justice
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Former Unite chief Brendan Ogle to represent himself in cancer discrimination case against union

Brendan Ogle appeals a ruling against Unite for alleged discrimination after returning to work post-cancer treatment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Black people in England four times as likely to face homelessness, study finds

Black people in England are almost four times as likely to face homelessness as white people and substantially less likely to get social housing, according to a three-year study that revealed racial and ethnic disparities in access to housing in the UK.
Social justice
#employment-law
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Who is Shaun Maguire, he VC partner at the center of a political controversy

Shaun Maguire faces backlash for controversial comments about Zohran Mamdani's ethnicity on social media.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Government bans NDAs that silence harassment and discrimination victims

The UK government will ban non-disclosure agreements that silence harassment and discrimination victims under new amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Rayner to ban businesses from using NDAs to cover up harassment and discrimination

Governments are banning NDAs to protect victims of harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Government to ban appalling' NDAs in cases of harassment and discrimination

Businesses are set to be banned from imposing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) on victims of harassment and discrimination under an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UK bosses to be banned from using NDAs to cover up misconduct at work

UK bosses will be banned from using NDAs to silence harassment and discrimination victims in the workplace.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 weeks ago

Hundreds Of Thousands Of Afghans Forced To Leave Iran Amid Crackdown, UN Says

Hundreds of thousands of Afghans are leaving Iran due to mandatory deportation orders and facing discrimination, mistreatment, and detention on espionage charges.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

NYC Catholic organization made life hell for maintenance worker who fell from ladder: lawsuit

Carr described the situation at work as life in hell, facing relentless derogatory remarks from his Protestant boss, Kevin Van Tassell, who called him a "Catholic f-k" and a "dumb Irish bastard." Carr faced an atmosphere of intolerance and hostility, where no one would listen to his complaints about the abuse.
Social justice
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

SpaceX Sued Yet Again for Sexual Harassment

Jenna Shumway is suing SpaceX for sexual harassment and wrongful termination by employee Daniel Collins.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

AGs oppose HUD's plan to roll back fair housing marketing rules

The Trump Administration is seeking to roll back fair housing regulations that protect against discrimination.
US politics
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Judge: You can't ban DEI grants without bothering to define DEI

A federal judge restored funding for NIH grants, ruling the government's cancellation was illegal and driven by discrimination.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Former SpaceX manager alleges harassment, retaliation, and security violations in lawsuit | TechCrunch

Collins' alleged harassment extended to other female employees, preventing them from conducting required security work and leading them into non-compliance situations.
Women
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

A Mystery Plaintiff Is Suing Law Reviews for Anti-White Discrimination. Thank the Supreme Court.

A lawsuit claims Harvard Law Review discriminates against white males by favoring women and minorities.
#supreme-court
#harvard-university
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago
Education

Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding

fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago
Education

Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding

LGBT
fromFast Company
1 month ago

A practical guide to being an ally in the workplace

Allyship is essential but requires active effort and education about LGBTQIA+ issues.
Significant workplace discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals persists, even amidst growing support.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Tribunal says calling someone Karen is borderline racist, sexist and ageist'

Issues of race and gender bias are increasingly relevant in today's societal discourse.
Support for journalism is crucial for maintaining access to unbiased reporting.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Muslim civil rights group says UC Irvine is a hostile campus'

The designation of UC Irvine as a hostile campus by CAIR points to a crackdown on pro-Palestine protests, highlighting concerns over discriminatory treatment of students.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Nurse pursues COVID discrimination claim against Boca condo board despite no evidence finding by HUD

"During times of crisis, it is essential to support our first responder heroes who give their all on a daily basis," said Matt Dietz, a law professor.
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Tentative settlement reached in class-action ladies' night suit against California nightclub

The proposed settlement agreement, pending judicial approval, does not imply any admission of liability or wrongdoing on the part of the Omnia Nightclub.
US politics
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Palestinian student sues Michigan school over teacher's reaction to her refusal to stand for Pledge

Since you live in this country and enjoy its freedom, if you don't like it, you should go back to your country.
US politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Winnipeg Muslim woman felt 'humiliated' when forced to remove hijab in Toronto airport | CBC News

"The airline employee took my passport, looked at my passport, looked at me, and said that my passport doesn't match my face, so I have to remove my [hijab]."
Canada news
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

LGBTQ+ discrimination persists in Sri Lanka DW 06/25/2025

Sri Lanka's colonial-era laws lead to severe discrimination against the LGBT community, causing individuals like Maya to face violence and social ostracism.
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

'I've never felt welcome': Why immigrants are leaving Germany

"Germany is a country where racism and discrimination is normalized in society," said Rishabh Singh in Berlin, a view shared by many of our respondents.
Germany politics
#nih
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Attorney General James wins lawsuit over NIH cuts

Attorney General Letitia James wins lawsuit restoring NIH research grants terminated by the Trump administration, which were deemed discriminatory by a federal judge.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US politics

US judge declares Trump's cuts to NIH grants illegal'

Judge William Young ruled that NIH grant terminations are illegal, citing violations of federal law and discriminatory motives against racial minorities and LGBTQ community.
#nhs
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany: Racism against Sinti and Roma increasing DW 06/23/2025

The rise in antiziganism cases in Germany highlights severe discrimination against Sinti and Roma communities.
Black Lives Matter
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Calif. man sues In-N-Out for $3M, alleging discrimination over hairstyle

A man is suing In-N-Out Burger for alleged workplace discrimination related to his race and hairstyle.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Supreme Court's Cruel Alternative Reality for Trans People

We think that the Court just got it absolutely wrong, and as a material matter, it's devastating for the people who are most affected.
SF LGBT
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Ex-player sues Chiefs, cites racial discrimination

Former NFL player Ramzee Robinson is suing the Chiefs for wrongful termination and racial discrimination.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ruling on gender-affirming care for minors will impair sex-based discrimination cases, say critics

The decision left Meredithe McNamara, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine who specializes in adolescent medicine, devastated and scared.
LGBT
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Domestic workers in Miami-Dade rally for more rights

Domestic workers rally for better wages, protections, and respect on International Domestic Workers' Day.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Two mothers denied rape clause' exception to benefit cap discriminated against, UK court told

The two-child cap disproportionately affects women who have suffered trauma, as exceptions only apply to certain circumstances, leaving some vulnerable women without necessary support.
Women
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany sees sharp rise in incidents of Islamophobia DW 06/17/2025

Germany recorded over 3,000 anti-Muslim incidents in 2024, highlighting a severe rise in Islamophobia.
NYC LGBT
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Judge slams NIH grant cuts as racist, "appalling"; White House attacks judge

A federal judge declared Trump's cuts to health research discriminatory against minorities and LGBTQ+ people, ordering the restoration of over $1 billion in funding.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany sees sharp rise in incidents of Islamaphobia DW 06/17/2025

Germany experienced a significant rise in anti-Muslim incidents, with over 3,000 reported in 2024.
The increase in attacks highlights normalization and growing brutality of anti-Muslim racism.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How a Dutch kids' book sparked a Chinese backlash DW 06/17/2025

"What seems like a joke to most people is a slap in the face to me and to many other Asian Amsterdammers. This is not an innocent phrase."
NYC parents
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago

European anti-racism council raises concerns over Swedish government policy

Some Tido Agreement policies may increase migrant marginalization concerns despite Sweden's progress in fighting discrimination.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Lesbian, gay, and bi medical students more likely to leave school than straight peers: study

LGB medical students have higher attrition rates possibly due to discrimination.
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

California Xenophobia

Discrimination against newcomers from California persists in Portland, revealing xenophobic attitudes among locals.
People from California can positively contribute to Portland, despite local prejudices.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

New Rules Let Veterans Affairs Doctors Refuse to Treat Democrats, Unmarried Vets

The changes seem to open the door to discrimination on the basis of anything that is not legally protected," Dr. Kenneth Kizer, the VA's top healthcare official during the Clinton administration, told The Guardian. "Previously VA hospitals' bylaws said that medical staff could not discriminate on patients based on race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, or disability in any employment matter."
Healthcare
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Largest trans survey ever finds the top reason transgender people stop transitioning is transphobia

Gender-affirming care significantly improves life satisfaction for trans individuals, while societal transphobia hampers access to these essential services.
Social justice
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Reorganized office strengthens Cornell's commitment to civil rights | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell's reorganization of civil rights oversight aims to enhance support for bias, discrimination, and harassment concerns under one office.
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