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The Dormant Commerce Clause, Social Media Platforms, and Restrictions on Political Discrimination

[Jack Goldsmith and I will have an article out about the Dormant Commerce Clause, geolocation, and state regulations of Internet transactions in the Texas Law Review early next year, and I'm serializing it here. There is still plenty of time for editing, so we'd love to hear any recommendations you…

Reason

State Sen. Michael Hastings, whose wife accused him of domestic violence, faces mounting political, personal issues

The state spent nearly $150,000 to settle a civil discrimination case involving the Frankfort Democrat. But Hastings faces serious new personal accusations from his estranged wife that threaten to derail his once-promising political career.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Kaison has two mums’: discrimination complaint lodged over lack of census questions on sexuality

Newcastle parent April Long says it was shocking to discover 2021 census asked where their child’s ‘mother and father’ were born

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'The world is watching': Australian daughter of Iranian Baha'i in prison pleads for her release

When Negar Sabet awakes after a restless night in Sydney, she agonises about her elderly mother Mahvash, who has been locked up in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since the end of July.

ABC News

The Dormant Commerce Clause, Internet Platforms, and Content Discrimination Bans

Reason

Albany kebab shop's job ad for 'girls only' sparks discussion on gender discrimination

A West Australian kebab shop asks for "girls only" in an employment ad with the owner saying it is because girls are "more gentle and friendly".

ABC News

Former aide sues ex-Gov. Cuomo and top officials for sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation

NEW YORK — A former aide to ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed suit against him and former top administration officials Wednesday, alleging he tried to groom her for sex and aggressively retaliated when she spoke up about it.

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Posh Spice sounds posher, but changing your working-class accent isn't a ticket out of discrimination

Accentism – discriminating against someone because of their accent – has a long history in the UK, where the way someone speaks is often an easy way to tell their social class. People with working-class accents are frequently criticised and encouraged to speak “properly”. This is true even for people…

The Conversation

Hijab ban amounts to discrimination: Student-petitioner tells Supreme Court

It should not be viewed as a ‘simple case of discipline’, says petitioner

The Hindu

The Dormant Commerce Clause, Internet Platforms, and Status Discrimination Bans

Reason

Woman tackled discrimination to showcase diversity and inclusion for others

Dionne Da Costa has been nominated for an award at the National Diversity Awards 2022 that will be held in Liverpool this week

Liverpool Echo

There was no discrimination, says head of RAF amid recruitment drive claims

It comes amid reports of a recruitment drive which favoured women and ethnic minorities.

The Independent UK

Texas A&M sued over efforts to hire diverse faculty as professor claims discrimination

A professor sued Texas A&M University, alleging that a faculty fellowship program aimed at boosting diversity discriminates against white and Asian men.

Tribune News Service

Hafta letters: Reporting on climate change, caste in Islam, pronunciations

Two questions that I've been thinking about for the panel.

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The Conversation

Supreme Court to revisit LGBTQ rights – this time with a wedding website designer, not a baker

A simmering, difficult, and timely question returns to the Supreme Court this fall: What happens when freedom of speech and civil rights collide?

Glasgow Live

Rangers fan vows to appeal judge's ruling that supporting club isn't a religion

Eddie McClung claimed he was fired from his job for being a Rangers supporter and sought £80,000 in a discrimination battle. A judge ruled that his devotion to the club can't be classed as a religion.

Al Jazeera

Muslim domestic workers in India changing names out of fear

India’s domestic workers in general face caste-based discrimination and violence, but Muslims are further marginalised.

Daily Record

Rangers fan to appeal 'disgusting' ruling that supporting club isn't a religion

Eddie McClung told how he plans to continue with £80,000 discrimination fight after tribunal judge ruled against him.

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The Independent UK

‘Discrimination, plain and simple’: Trans patients sue Florida over Medicaid ban for gender-affirming care

Recently enacted rule blocks Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming treatments, which plaintiffs and civil rights attorneys argue will make life in Florida ‘simply impossible’ for thousands of people

Daily Record

Wednesday's headlines: Rangers fan loses discrimination case and Lewis Capaldi diagnosed with Tourette's

Here are the main headlines on the Daily Record website today.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

From Bryn Mawr to Goldman Sachs: One woman's story of success — and harassment — on Wall Street

A long-running class action gender discrimination lawsuit against Goldman Sachs may go to trial this year, containing allegations of bias and predatory behavior at the vaunted Wall Street firm.

Daily Record

Rangers fan loses discrimination case as judge rules football is not religion

Eddie McClung has failed in an employment tribunal bid to sue two firms for £80,000 after he claimed he was sacked due to his allegiance to the Glasgow club.

AAP

Pregnant women face discrimination in Vic

Pregnant women in Victoria are continuing to face discrimination at work, a new study from Melbourne's Monash University has found.

The Guardian - UK

More minority ethnic than white British workers paid below UK real living wage

Survey for Living Wage Foundation finds 56% of minority ethnic staff have experienced discrimination at work

ABC News

LGBTQIA+ teens' Prideful Broken Hill, Rainbow Shoelace Project gains worldwide popularity

Growing up in a remote mining city, teenagers Abbie Kelly and Max Dawnn are no strangers to discrimination. They want to change the way LGBTQIA+ people are treated.

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