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New study shows impact of discrimination

The Australian National University has released a study into the psychological impact of discrimination on Indigenous people.

AAP · Dec 8, 2022

Disenfranchising Indigenous women: The legacy of coverture in Canada

The recent controversy surrounding Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond’s claims of being Indigenous has once again shone a spotlight on the issue of “pretendians” — people who have obtained privileged positions through false claims of indigeneity.

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2022

Aer Lingus worker's discrimination claim that new uniform perpetrates 'trolly-dolly' image has been rejected - she claimed uniform 'portrays outdated and sexualised image of women'

Workplace Relations Commission said the worker was not discriminated against on gender grounds and that her complaint was not well founded.

Irish Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

Female artists earn less than men. Coming from a diverse cultural background incurs even more of a penalty – but there is good news, too

Artists all over the world, regardless of their gender, earn considerably less than professionals in occupations requiring similar levels of education and qualifications.

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2022

Albanian children facing racist bullying due to UK asylum row, says envoy

Albania’s ambassador to UK calls for end to ‘campaign of discrimination’ amid debate over small boat arrivals

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022

Albanian ambassador hits out at ‘campaign of discrimination’ amid rise in Channel crossings

Qirjako Qirko repeatedly told MPs his government has ‘no information’ about an increase in people from the Balkan state making the journey to the UK.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Albanian kids bullied in 'campaign of discrimination' fuelled by migrant crisis

The heartbreaking revelation came from Albania's ambassador to the UK as he gave evidence to the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee amid a surge in crossings

Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022

Colorado's Anti-Discrimination Law Forces Artists To Echo the State's Message

A website designer asks SCOTUS to let her eschew work that contradicts her opposition to gay marriage.

Reason · Dec 7, 2022

Prof. Michael McConnell (Stanford) on 303 Creative (the Web Site Designer / Same-Sex Wedding Case)

Prof. McConnell is one of the top First Amendment law scholars in the country, and I was delighted that he passed along this item: Much of the commentary on today's argument in 303 Creative starts from the premise that the case pits free speech (or maybe religious freedom) against LGBTQ…

Reason · Dec 6, 2022

Pagan nurse files religious discrimination lawsuit

LAS VEGAS — A Las Vegas nurse and self-described pagan has sued the hospital that fired her after it rejected her request for a religious exemption to its COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022