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UK government drops maternity charity after critical tweets

Group championing rights of new mothers and pregnant women removed after commenting on government’s lack of progress

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022

Covid vaccine inequity due to ‘racism rooted in slavery and colonialism’

Global failure to redress race-based injustice has led to higher death rates and worsened discrimination, UN says

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2022

"FIRE to NYU: Uphold Your Free Speech Promises and Stop Investigating Anti-Zionist Statement"

A statement from FIRE, which I think is generally quite right: Today, FIRE wrote New York University School of Law urging it to end an investigation into complaints of harassment based on a statement by Law Students for Justice in Palestine criticizing Zionists. Although some were offended by LSJP's statement…

Reason · Apr 29, 2022

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Redfin settles lawsuit alleging housing discrimination

Fair housing advocates have announced a settlement to resolve a lawsuit against real estate brokerage Redfin that will expand housing opportunities for consumers in communities of color

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

Frustrated disabled Nottingham man says he was told he's 'too fat' to ride in a taxi

He claims comments about his weight are made regularly

Nottingham Post · Apr 29, 2022

Fort Lauderdale cops who claimed bias promoted, but union cries foul

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Just weeks after taking over as Fort Lauderdale’s new top cop, Patrick Lynn has promoted four veteran officers who filed federal discrimination complaints six months ago. The officers claim they were passed over for promotion by former Chief Larry Scirotto because they had the wrong skin…

Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022

Romania must reject Hungary-style anti-LGBT bill, rights groups say

Romanian human rights groups on Friday condemned a bill approved by the Senate which bans so-called gay propaganda in schools, saying it would legitimise discrimination against the LGBT community, mirroring measures seen in Hungary and Russia.

Reuters · Apr 29, 2022

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Roger Goodell Praises Brian Flores Ahead of NFL Draft

The league commissioner praised the former Dolphins coach when asked about the open lawsuit against the NFL alleging racial discrimination.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29, 2022

Justices limit discrimination claims for emotional distress

The Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of a discrimination lawsuit filed by a deaf and legally blind woman against a physical therapy business that wouldn’t provide an American Sign Language interpreter for her appointments

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Angela Rayner, porn in parliament and a depressing week for British politics

There are more women in the UK parliament and government than ever before – making up about one third of the total 650 members. Yet, there are still cases like The Mail on Sunday running the headline “Stone the crows! Tories accuse Rayner of Basic Instinct ploy to distract Boris”.…

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2022

'It's discrimination', wheelchair user describes struggle of getting an accessible taxi in Cardiff

He claims three private hire firms and several hackney carriages were unable to take him home to his carers

Wales Online · Apr 28, 2022

Editorial: A damning report on Minneapolis policing

Adding yet more impetus to the urgent call for reform, a state investigation found that the Minneapolis Police Department routinely violated civil rights law over the past decade by engaging in a pattern of racial discrimination.

Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022

Commentary: How 4 gangs in Watts brokered a historic peace treaty

A hidden history lies beneath the world where racism flattens lives by creating poverty and violence. Within this history, overlooked stories show that marginalized communities can achieve meaningful change as they seek to overcome years of neglect and discrimination. That’s what happened on the eve of the L.A. uprising 30…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 28, 2022

Minneapolis police engaged in pattern of racial discrimination, inquiry finds

Report released by Minnesota’s human rights department says agency and city will negotiate an agreement to address problems

The Guardian - US · Apr 27, 2022

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The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

State report details bias in Minneapolis Police Department

A Minnesota state agency says it will work with the city of Minneapolis to negotiate solutions to resolve the pattern of race discrimination uncovered by a two-year investigation

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022

CEOs are hindering LGBTQ+ equality in the workplace

Global acceptance of homosexuality has risen over the past two decades to 72 per cent in 2019 from 51 per cent in 2002. Despite this, a report from last year found that majority of American LGBTQ+ workers have faced job discrimination.

Tribune News Service · Apr 27, 2022

Report: Minneapolis police engaged in pattern of illegal racial discrimination

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minneapolis Police Department has engaged in a pattern of racial discrimination in violation of the state's civil rights law, according to a scathing report published Wednesday morning by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

State wraps probe of Minneapolis police after Floyd killing

Minnesota’s Department of Human Rights is set to announce findings from its investigation into whether the Minneapolis Police Department had a pattern of racial discrimination in policing

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The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022

Caste doesn't just exist in India or in Hinduism – it is pervasive across many religions in South Asia and the diaspora

The California State University system, America’s largest public higher education system, recently added caste, a birth-based social hierarchy system, to its anti-discrimination policy, allowing students, staff and faculty across its 23 campuses to report caste bias and discrimination.

The Conversation · Apr 26, 2022

'Don't read the comments': misinformed and malicious comments stifle Indigenous voices

Content warning: This article contains mentions of racial discrimination against First Nations people.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 26, 2022

Chicago Fire Department makes progress, but not enough, toward ending racial, sexual discrimination

Last year, the city’s inspector general demanded changes in policy, training and employee protection. A follow-up report has found only one of five corrective actions recommended in that audit has been fully-implemented.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2022

Wimbledon defends player ban as Djokovic is given green light for SW19

Wimbledon chiefs have denied the decision to decline the entries of Russian and Belarusian players to this year’s championships was an act of discrimination

Liverpool Echo · Apr 26, 2022

Liverpool playwright 'standing up for freedom' with hard hitting play at Princes Road Synagogue

"I am utilising and standing up for freedom against all forms of racial hate and discrimination for all people"

Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2022

Ukraine’s long-persecuted Roma minority joins war effort

Members of the Roma minority proudly serve in Ukraine’s army, but some fear discrimination when the war ends.

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2022

Scottish Government appoints external investigators to handle complaints following Alex Salmond case

Following a review of the Government's complaints procedure, new rules around formal complaints of bullying, harassment and discrimination made by civil servants were introduced in February.

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