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The endless battle with caste-based vitriol and violence

Dalit youth Shyam Kumar was allegedly kidnapped, abused, and urinated on by upper caste college-mates in retaliation to a two-year-old fight. Despite laws to protect SCs, discrimination and violence are common, with victims often left helpless when police protect wrong-doers. The Tsunduru and Karamchedu massacres are examples of horrific caste…

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Most Asian Americans say they face discrimination and are often treated as foreigners

In a Pew survey, Asian Americans reported facing the "model minority" stereotype, which assumes they're smarter and more well off, as well as being treated as outsiders even if they were U.S. born.

WEKU

Same-sex marriage verdict review: How does a review petition get heard in the Supreme Court? | Explained

In the wake of review pleas filed against the Supreme Court’s decision in the same-sex marriage case, The Hindu decodes the ambit of review petitions, why they are not heard in open court, and whether there exists any remedy beyond this jurisdiction.

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Kanaka Jayanti celebrated, tributes paid to the saint

Celebrating 536th birth anniversary of saint Kanakadas, H.C. Mahadevappa, district in charge minister, paid tribute to him for striving for an egalitarian society free of caste discrimination. He drew a parallel between Basavanna and Kanakadas, noting their efforts for social justice and equality. Litterateur Kabbinale Vasanth Bharadwaj said Kanakadasa's works…

The Hindu

Black utility workers in lawsuit allege they face discrimination while working at Peoples Gas

Nearly a dozen former and current Peoples Gas workers allege that the utility company racially discriminated against Black employees in the Chicago area, according to a recently filed federal lawsuit.

Chicago Sun-Times

Federal Agencies Neglect Anti-Asian Discrimination in Education

My wife Alison Somin, an attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation, outlines the problem.

Reason

State’s stringent stand against communalism angers Centre, says CM

CM Vijayan says Kerala facing discrimination from Centre due to its stand against communalism. Ministers urge people to support State's development. Navakerala Sadas in Malappuram district discussed future projects. Cabinet covered 12 constituencies in 3 days.

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It can be hard to challenge workplace discrimination but the government's new bill should make it easier

Alex Gutierrez worked for MUR Shipping and its predecessors for nearly 30 years. But in 2018 he was told, in line with company policy, it was time to set a retirement date.

The Conversation

Meta Accused Of Downplaying Harmful Content In Court Documents

Lawsuit claims Meta underreported hate speech and discrimination on Facebook and Instagram

Zenger

Invisible disabilities in France: A silent struggle

More than a fifth of the French population is disabled. But for 80 percent of them, it doesn't show. Whether to disclose it or not is a delicate choice, given that disability is the leading cause of discrimination in France. Our team went to meet teenager Marc, who has a…

France 24

Jewish groups sue University of California over ‘unchecked’ antisemitism

The 36-page lawsuit argues that UC Berkeley and its law school’s inaction on discrimination against Jewish students has led to a spread of antisemitism.

Politico

Government appoints new disability discrimination boss

The federal government has named human rights advocate Rosemary Kayess as Australia's new disability discrimination commissioner.

AAP

Race-Based Refusal to Consider Questions at Employer Town Hall / Removal of Posts on Internal Forum May Be Illegal Discrimination

From Tyree B. v. Raimondo, decided by the EEOC on Oct. 18 but just posted to Westlaw last week: The Agency framed Complainant's claims [of, among other things, race discrimination based on his being white] as follows: Agency officials have ignored, dismissed, disregarded, suppressed, mischaracterized, and mislabeled Complainant's communications and…

Reason

‘There is no greater religion in the country than the Constitution’

Celebrating Constitution Day, Prof. Vidyasagar said it empowers people to live with dignity and without discrimination. He urged students to use their voting right wisely and not exchange it for money. The event began with a collective reading of the Preamble, emphasizing the importance of the Constitution in India.

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'We have a historic opportunity to get it right on migration': EU Commission VP Schinas

Talking Europe hosts one of the EU Commission's vice-presidents, Margaritis Schinas, who is in charge of overseeing the promotion of the European Way of Life. That includes fighting anti-Semitism, racism and discrimination in various forms. Schinas also coordinates the Commission's work on the Migration and Asylum Pact, which is entering…

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First Lady Rosalynn Carter's legacy on mental health boils down to one word: Hope

The former first lady fought with persistence to put care for mental and physical health on equal footing and to eliminate discrimination toward people with mental illnesses.

The Guardian - US

New York City mayor Eric Adams accused of sexual assault in 1993

Summons accuses Adams of sexual assault and employment discrimination in 1993 while he and plaintiff worked for the city

The Hindu

BJP questions DMK over caste discrimination

BJP slams DMK for caste-based discrimination against Tindivanam municipality's vice-chairwoman. MLA Vanathi Srinivasan says Udhayanidhi Stalin's statement of party's opposition to discrimination exposed as double standards.

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Bosses thought they won the return-to-office wars by imposing rigid policies. Now they’re facing a wave of legal battles

A one-size-fits-all policy may not only lead to legal repercussions but also overlook the diverse needs of a modern workforce.

InnovationAus

Committee bombshell: NDIA has been operating unlawfully

The long-awaited report from the Parliamentary committee inquiry into the culture and capability of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has landed. And it is steaming. After ten years of NDIA and the operations of its National Disability Insurance Scheme, inquiries and literally thousands of submissions pointing to the same…

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Palestinians in Israel cite threats, firings and discrimination after Oct. 7

At least 20% of Israelis identify as Arab or Palestinian. Many say they have long felt like second-class citizens. The current war has worsened their position in the country, they say.

The Hindu

Simultaneous elections are in national interest, says Kovind; Congress calls it a “party agenda”

Asserting that no particular political party will be benefitting from “one nation, one election”, former President Ram Nath Kovind said, “If implemented, the party which is in power at the Centre will benefit, be it the BJP or the Congress or any other party. There is no discrimination.” The biggest…

The Conversation

A royal commission won't help the abuse of Aboriginal kids. Indigenous-led solutions will

This article mentions violence towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children. There are also mentions of racial discrimination, sexual abuse, and death.

The Hindu

TNCC, VCK call for meeting of office-bearers

TNCC preps for 2024 LS polls, VCK to hold mega rally in Tiruchi. Rally to bring together CM Stalin, CPI(M) Yechury, CPI Raja, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Kharge. TNCC to fill booth-level agent posts, VCK hopes to mobilise 2 lakh people for rally to clarify difference between faith in God and discrimination.

The Hindu

Vulnerable Didayi tribe, ‘wrongly’ bracketed under Poraja group, craves for identity

Roton treks 15 km every Fri to sell pumpkins & check if his name is included in PVTG list. He's from Didayi tribe, which along with Pengu, are listed under Poraja, hurting their identity. Didayis live in Rangabayalu hill range, trilingual & culturally distinct. They face discrimination & lack access…

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