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'Muslim culture' is routinely blamed for lower levels of employment – but my research shows this is not what is behind the problem

People who identify as minority ethnic are at a disadvantage in the labour market compared to the British white majority. They are more likely to earn less, be outside of the labour force, be unemployed and remain unemployed for longer.

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End of Singapore's gay sex ban a 'small step' for some LGBT couples

Singapore's decision to lift a colonial-era ban on sex between men is long overdue and will not end discrimination of LGBT groups in the conservative city-state, rights activists and members of the gay community said on Monday.

Reuters

Commentary: Asian American history must be taught in schools

Between March 2020 and March 2022, there were 11,400 self-reported hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the country. Almost half of Asian Americans who reported hate incidents also reported depression and anxiety, with 72% stating that discrimination is their biggest source of stress.

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Gays hail Singapore sex-ban repeal, see long way to equality

Singapore’s gay community says the government’s plan to decriminalize sex between men is “a triumph of love over fear.”

The Independent UK

Singapore takes cautious step to abolish ban on sex between men

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the government will repeal a colonial-era law that criminalizes sex between men, a major step forward in a region where homosexuality faces discrimination and prosecution.

Tribune News Service

Father who spied on al-Qaida accuses Edinburgh school of discrimination

Inquiry opens into St George’s after Aimen Dean claims it singled out his daughter over fears he was a security risk

The Guardian - UK

Met police take ex-officer who made claims of sexism and racism to court

Case claims breach of gagging order relating to book by Parm Sandhu, which alleges she faced discrimination while an officer

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Disabled Scots mum forced to 'bum-shuffle' around living room amid council housing failures

Danielle MacArthur, 27, who suffers from Functional Neurological Disorder, is still waiting for help from North Lanarkshire Council despite winning a £10k discrimination case against the local authority.

Daily Record

The Ordnance Survey map change that put horse riders in danger

Letter: The OS decision that bridleways were obsolete is a typical example of discrimination against riders, says Catriona Cook

The Guardian - UK

Domino’s Pizza franchise settles age discrimination case with Strabane delivery driver

Janice Walsh said she was applying for a delivery driver role with the Domino’s Pizza franchise in Strabane in 2019

Belfast Live

The Increasingly Dangerous Variants of the "Most-Favored-Nation" Theory of Religious Liberty, Part IV: Easy Paths to Strict Scrutiny

Let's move on to other variants. One looks at whether a law has any exceptions at all, and, if religious reasons are not among those exceptions, automatically applies strict scrutiny. It was proposed by Justice Kavanaugh in his dissent in Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley v. Sisolak, and possibly embraced by…

Reason

Child labour, caste, poverty closely linked in India: U.N. Special Rapporteur Tomoya Obokata

United Nations Child labour, caste-based discrimination and poverty are closely inter-linked in Indi

The Hindu

Florida Republicans targeted Black voters, justice department says in filing

The agency claims the restrictions, including a ban on providing water and food to those lining up to vote, are racially motivated

The Guardian - US

Religious Schools Needn't Follow New Title IX Gender Guidance To Stay in School Lunch Program

Plus: The Espionage Act is still bad, six more states could legalize recreational marijuana, and more...

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Commentary: The US needs a national plan for racial justice

The United States is in the hot seat on the global stage to answer for its human rights track record in fighting racial discrimination at home. That stage is the United Nations’ Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a body of international human rights experts who monitor compliance with…

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Overhaul of WA's anti-discrimination laws to strengthen protections for women and LGBTIQA+ community

Removing the outdated "disadvantage test" for sexual harassment complaints and improving protections for LGBTIQA+ staff and students in religious schools will be among sweeping reforms to Western Australia's anti-discrimination laws.

Wales Online

Woman wins age case after boss told her 'don't let hormones out of control'

Louise McCabe has won a claim of age discrimination

AAP

USyd accused of racism against Iranians

The University of Sydney engaged in racial discrimination by saying Iranians were too controlling and impossible to supervise, a new lawsuit claims.

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Race-Based Layoff Scheme at Minneapolis Schools

From Hans Bader (Liberty Unyielding): The Minneapolis Public Schools have adopted a race-based layoff provision that violates the Constitution and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. "A Minneapolis teachers union contract stipulates that white teachers will be laid off or reassigned before "educators of color" in the event Minneapolis…

The Hindu

Dalit panchayat president alleges caste, gender discrimination in vandalism incident

PMK cadre and a DMK functionary destroyed a of newly built flag base at Athipaadi in Krishnagiri district

Al Jazeera

‘Attack on a dream’: Muslims in fear as Indian democracy turns 75

India’s democracy is under pressure like never before as dreams of ethnic Hindu nation leave its minorities sleepless.

The Times of India

State government is committed to make 'Rangla Punjab': CM Bhagwant Mann

LUDHIANA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday called upon people to join hands and wage a war against social maladies like unemployment, corruption, communalism and social discrimination to realise the dreams of freedom fighters and make a 'Rangla Punjab '

AAP

Hawthorn accused of misconduct, hypocrisy

The Hawthorn Football Club has been accused of unlawful discrimination by a former staff member, who says she was forced to resign.

Reason

Prof. Andrew Koppelman (Northwestern) Guest-Blogging About Religious Liberty

I'm delighted to report that Prof. Andrew Koppelman (Northwestern) will be guest-blogging this coming week about his new article, "The Increasingly Dangerous Variants of the 'Most-Favored-Nation' Theory of Religious Liberty": The First Amendment prohibits discrimination against religion. In a short time, mostly in cases challenging efforts to contain the Covid…

Newcastle Herald

Elizabeth Broderick lifts lid on bullying and sexual harrassment in Macquarie Street

Discrimination expert Elizabeth Broderick's view of Macquarie Street

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