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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Margaret Thornton on the landmark Tickle v Giggle transgender case

Last week, the Federal Court found a transgender woman, Roxanne Tickle, had been directly discriminated against when she was removed from a women-only social media app, Giggle for Girls.

The Conversation

New Age-Discrimination Law Requires Employers to Train Staff and Protect Workers 55+ from Bias

One in five Americans over the age of 65 is either actively working or looking for work today. This amounts to roughly 11 million older...

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GOP senators push for challenge to House maps in Democratic states

Senate Republicans used a hearing Tuesday to push the Trump administration to file lawsuits challenging congressional maps in California, Illinois and other Democrat-controlled states in the wake of a Supreme Court decision rolling back the Voting Rights Act. The hearing comes weeks after the Supreme Court’s six-justice conservative majority in…

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Plaintiff's Immigration Concerns Don't Justify Pseudonymity

From Thursday's decision by Magistrate Judge JoAnna Gibson McFadden in Doe v. Amazon.com Servs. LLC: Jane Doe has sued Amazon.com… The post Plaintiff's Immigration Concerns Don't Justify Pseudonymity appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

‘Catastrophic rise’ in racial abuse against nursing staff – RCN

Calls to the Royal College of Nursing helpline from ethnic minority staff seeking advice after facing discrimination have risen by 70%.

Evening Standard

‘The real work begins now’: Roma take centre stage as Hungary brings in new government

Campaigners say symbolism of Magyar inauguration must translate into real change for Roma rights after years of Orbán discrimination

The Guardian - UK

Trans rights pile-on after 'Giggle v Tickle' ruling

Anti-discrimination advocates are celebrating a court upholding the rights of a trans woman to access a women-only platform as the coalition vows law changes.

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Trans woman wins landmark victory in discrimination case against ‘Giggle for Girls’ social media app

Federal court doubles damages awarded to Roxanne Tickle after finding her exclusion from Giggle for Girls amounted to unlawful discrimination

The Independent UK

A historic court victory has upheld transgender rights in Australia. A legal academic explains why

After a years-long legal battle, the Federal Court of Australia has handed down a judgment in a landmark case about gender discrimination law. It found a transgender woman was directly discriminated against on the basis of gender by being refused access to a women-only social media app.

The Conversation

What Udhayanidhi Really Meant About Sanatana Dharma

One statement. One word. And suddenly, the entire country was debating faith, equality, and freedom. When Udhayanidhi Stalin spoke about Sanatana Dharma, outrage exploded across social media and political circles. Many believed he was attacking religion itself. Others claimed his words were aimed at caste inequality and social discrimination. But…

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Giggle for Girls app discriminated against trans woman Roxanne Tickle, appeal judges rule when doubling damages

Federal court affirms an August 2024 finding that Tickle was discriminated against on the basis of her gender identity and awards her $20,000

The Guardian - AU

'Direct discrimination': court loss for app's trans ban

A legal bid by an app and its founder has backfired, with an appeal panel awarding twice the initial amount of damages for excluding a transgender user.

AAP

DOJ finds Yale medical school discriminated based on race in admissions

This is the second institution to face discrimination allegations by the federal agency this month

The Independent UK

5G network slicing: India's digital highway or a recipe for discrimination?

India's 5G rollout is accelerating with network slicing. This technology creates dedicated network lanes for different services. It ensures predictable performance and priority for critical applications. Network slicing allows for 'fibre-like' broadband and supports public safety. Global examples show its importance for advanced digital services.

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Hinduism way of life, not mandatory to go to temple to prove belief: SC

The Supreme Court observed Hinduism as a 'way of life,' stating that temple visits or rituals aren't mandatory to remain Hindu. Even lighting a lamp at home suffices to prove faith, the nine-judge bench observed. This significant observation came during hearings on discrimination at religious sites, including Sabarimala, and the…

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I’ve Faced Golf’s Male Chauvinists For Decades… The R&A’s New Captain Is My Ultimate Reward

Experienced golfer Carly Cummins reflects on her own battles with discrimination and why Claire Dowling's appointment is the landmark victory the game needs

The Economic Times

North East woman's assault in Delhi: Meghalaya CM calls for stringent action against accused

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has voiced strong concerns regarding the alleged assault and racial harassment of a woman from Assam in Delhi. He has demanded strict legal action against the perpetrators. Sangma emphasized that such incidents of violence and discrimination against people from the Northeast are unacceptable and…

The Times of India

HasanAbi loses his cool on Twitch after “white baby” comment sparks heated rant

HasanAbi sparked major online debate after angrily reacting to a Twitch viewer who called him a “white baby” during a discussion about anti-DEI movements and racism. The political streamer defended his comments by stressing his experiences as a Muslim American facing discrimination and rejected claims that he was being anti-Asian.…

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The Guardian - US

Alabama can use electoral map that favors Republicans, supreme court rules

Conservative justices vacated a lower court’s order that had blocked the map citing racial discrimination

The Times of India

Only favors Indian-origin candidates: Chinese-American professor sues university in Texas, accuses Hemang Desai of bias

A Chinese-American assistant professor, Dr Sean Wang, has sued Texas' Southern Methodist University over discrimination and being favorable only to Indians. The lawsuit was filed last year but came to light now after being reported by independent journalist Chris Brunet. In the lawsuit, Wang alleged that the university has a…

The Guardian - UK

Wondered where the culture wars would end? Try a white influencer suing a charity for not offering her an internship

The GB News commentator Sophie Corcoran’s case against 10,000 Interns is part of a broader strategy of anti-DEI lawfare imported from Trump’s US, says Jason Okundaye, assistant Opinion editor at the Guardian

The Guardian - UK

Queer as Punk review – joyous portrait of Malaysian LGBTQ+ rebels making noise

Yihwen Chen’s warm and galvanising documentary follows queer punk band Shh…Diam! as they battle discrimination with humour and raw energy

The Economic Times

Can you be fired from job despite achieving your annual target? Know what the labour law says

Meeting annual targets doesn't guarantee job security in the private sector. Labour laws, particularly the Industrial Disputes Act, offer protections for 'workmen' against unfair retrenchment, including the Last In, First Out principle. Managers, however, have weaker protections, with wrongful termination claims often being contractual and focusing on discrimination or policy…

The Economic Times

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million

Google has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit brought forth by Black employees, who claimed they experienced inequitable treatment in terms of hiring, salary, and career advancement. The lawsuit pointed out that Black workers were often directed towards less lucrative jobs and faced systemic discrimination in the workplace.

Reason

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