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Trump promised to take on campus discrimination, but mass cuts at Education Department make it ‘impossible’ to investigate civil rights complaints

Trump administration has put hundreds of civil rights employees on leave, leaving Department of Education less able to field complaints from students

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We tracked the mental health of trans and gender-diverse Australians for over 20 years. And we’re worried

We tracked the mental health of trans and gender-diverse Australians for over 20 years. And we’re worried

The mental health of trans, nonbinary and gender-diverse Australians is worse than the general population and the gulf is getting wider.

The Conversation

Starmer hits out after being interrupted during NHS racism speech: ‘You’ve let yourself down’

Starmer hits out after being interrupted during NHS racism speech: ‘You’ve let yourself down’

Sir Keir Starmer hit out at a member of Parliament who interrupted his speech on reported discrimination within the NHS during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, 12 March.

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Attacks on people with albinism in Tanzania: African court holds government responsible – why it matters

People with albinism face widespread discrimination in many sub-Saharan African countries. In Tanzania, this minority has been subjected to extreme forms of violence. The government’s failure to protect their rights prompted the filing of a case before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The case was brought by…

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Gregorys Coffee CEO accused of ‘overt’ discrimination against Black employees and women

Exclusive: Gregorys Coffee founder and CEO Gregory Zamfotis allegedly denigrated Black employees, paid them less than their white counterparts, and fired at least one based solely on the color of her skin, according to a new lawsuit

The Independent UK

Anti-Muslim hate hits new high in US: Advocacy group

CAIR reports record 8,658 discrimination complaints in 2024 as war in Gaza stirred up Islamophobia.

Lionesses captain Leah Williamson warns fight for gender equality in football at ‘dangerous point’

Exclusive: Lionesses captain opens up on International Women’s Day about gender discrimination she and teammates have faced – but strikes note of hope as they continue to push for change for women and girls

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Trump Administration Cuts Funding for Fair Housing Groups, Weakening Discrimination Protections

Trump Administration Cuts Funding for Fair Housing Groups, Weakening Discrimination Protections

The termination of grants to dozens of fair housing organizations threatens enforcement of the Fair Housing Act.

Trump uses "civil rights" to attack foes

Trump uses "civil rights" to attack foes

The Trump administration is using a Department of Education office to go after trans rights

Five things young professionals can do today to promote gender equality at work

Five things young professionals can do today to promote gender equality at work

If you are starting your career today, you will hopefully see evidence of how far gender equality has come at work. You may have experienced little gender difference in educational attainment, see plenty of women leading companies, and be aware of legal protections and policies to combat gender discrimination in…

The Conversation

Lawsuit aims to strike down LGBTQ antidiscrimination protections in Pennsylvania

Lawsuit aims to strike down LGBTQ antidiscrimination protections in Pennsylvania

Two public school districts and several parents are suing in Pennsylvania in a bid to undo antidiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people

The Independent UK

Fired Starbucks manager claims he faced ‘egregious’ discrimination for being heterosexual

Fired Starbucks manager claims he faced ‘egregious’ discrimination for being heterosexual

Exclusive: Christopher Thevanesan’s straightness was “weaponized” against him, attorney Neil Flynn claimed to The Independent

The Independent UK

Meghan Markle reveals she’s now Meghan Sussex—here’s the unexpected cost of changing your surname

Meghan Markle reveals she’s now Meghan Sussex—here’s the unexpected cost of changing your surname

Like Meghan Markle, eight in 10 women take their husband's surname after marriage. But experts advise working women to proceed with caution—or risk a personal branding reset and potential discrimination.

Women's rights are under attack 30 years after leaders adopted a blueprint for equality, UN says

Women's rights are under attack 30 years after leaders adopted a blueprint for equality, UN says

Thirty years after world leaders adopted a historic blueprint to achieve gender equality, a new United Nations report says women’s and girls’ rights are under attack and gender discrimination is deeply embedded in economies and societies

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Expressive Discrimination: Universities' First Amendment Right to Affirmative Action — Part 4

The final post in my serial blogging on whether private universities can use a Boy Scouts expressive association theory to have race-based affirmative action.

David Schwimmer wants Hollywood to 'stand up and speak out' against antisemitism

'Friends' actor David Schwimmer has insisted people "don't have to say anything political" to push back against hate speech and discrimination.

Expressive Discrimination: Universities' First Amendment Right to Affirmative Action — Part 3

Continuing my serial blogging on whether private universities can use a Boy Scouts expressive association theory to have race-based affirmative action.

Expressive Discrimination: Universities' First Amendment Right to Affirmative Action — Part 2

Continuing my serial blogging on whether private universities can use a Boy Scouts expressive association theory to have race-based affirmative action.

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Trump administration to slash funding for enforcement of fair housing laws

The Associated Press obtained information that says President Donald Trump’s administration has begun terminating federal grants to organizations that enforce the federal Fair Housing Act's anti-discrimination laws

Iowa Removes Gender Identity Protections From Civil Rights Code

Iowa's new law eliminating gender identity protections sparks debate and protests, impacting transgender rights.

European Human Rights Body Rules Facebook Algorithm Shows Gender Bias

Netherlands Institute for Human Rights ruling exposes gender bias in Facebook's job ad algorithm, prompting calls for accountability and algorithm revision.

Expressive Discrimination: Universities' First Amendment Right to Affirmative Action — Part 1

Maybe some universities can continue to do race-based affirmative action, even after SFFA v. Harvard.

A new Supreme Court case could change how employment law is practiced—And how HR leaders do their jobs

A straight woman says she faced discrimination after two LGBTQ+ employees obtained jobs she claimed they did not deserve.

Tennessee Supreme Court Rules State Can Revoke Personalized '69' License Plate Because It's Government Speech

Most courts have ruled that vanity license plates are private speech and protected from viewpoint discrimination under the First Amendment.

Iowa Bill Threatens Transgender Rights In Civil Rights Code

Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill to remove gender identity protections, potentially impacting transgender rights and sparking debate.

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