A Missouri mother says her 14-year-old son was bruised at school over a backpack. Now a racial discrimination lawsuit is raising questions The school staff claims the minor was violent with them. We Got This Covered · Sep 3
US Christian Employers Accused of Trans Discrimination Can No Longer Be Investigated by EEOC A permanent EEOC settlement with the Christian Employers Alliance limits enforcement of gender identity-related charges, raising concerns about future workplace discrimination protections. International Business Times UK · Sep 2
'Silicon Valley bodyshops specialize in faking up resumes': Trump aide Harmeet Dhillon on H-1B, PERM abuses President Donald Trump's aide and the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the US Department of Justice, Harmeet Dhillon, spoke about her department's action against the discrimination of Americans in US jobs. Speaking to Texas journalist Sara Gonzales, who busts alleged H-1B abuses on her show, Dhillon said she… The Times of India · Sep 2
This data has helped fight workplace discrimination for 60 years. The Trump administration plans to delete it Enforcing civil rights without these reports will be difficult for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, pushing US agency closer to Trump’s agenda, experts warn The Guardian - US · Sep 2
‘Got funds for temple, but was kept away from puja’: UP BJP MLA says she faced caste discrimination BJP MLA Jai Devi Kaushal has alleged that she was stopped from performing a puja at a temple because she belongs to the Pasi Dalit community. Newslaundry · Sep 1
First measure certified in California for 2028 makes changes to 1996 affirmative action ban The California State Assembly took the final vote on Aug. 30 to send Assembly Constitutional Amendment 7 (ACA 7) to voters on Nov. 7, 2028. Currently, the state constitution prohibits racial discrimination and preferential treatment in public employment, public education, and public contracting. ACA 7 would narrow the affirmative action… Ballotpedia · Aug 31
French LGBTQ campaigner vows to continue fight after 'despicable' Paris attack French police officer and LGBTQ rights campaigner Pierre Picavet has vowed to continue fighting discrimination after he was violently attacked outside a bar in Paris this weekend. The suspect of what Paris mayor has described as a "despicable" attack appears in court on Monday. Radio France Internationale · Aug 31
UN racial discrimination committee presents legal case for broad slavery reparations The document, which was approved last week but only published on Monday, is expected to provide a powerful new tool supporting reparations claims. Euronews · Aug 31
'Severe Discrimination': Kanye West Reportedly Paid White Staff More and Ordered a Black Guard to Cut Dreads A former Donda Academy security guard has filed a Kanye West discrimination lawsuit alleging racial pay disparities and unfair termination over dreadlocks. International Business Times UK · Aug 30
'BJP-RSS oppose Dalit progress': Rahul Gandhi at party briefing calls for FIR over Haldwani 'purification' Rahul Gandhi demanded an FIR against individuals performing a purification ritual. He alleged this ritual reflected the BJP-RSS mindset against Dalits. Gandhi stated the act amounted to untouchability and violated constitutional law. He linked the incident to an ideological battle for the Constitution's protection. The Congress leader highlighted ongoing caste… The Economic Times · Aug 29
Kanye West Actually Wants a Judge to Ban His 'I'm a Nazi' Posts From Evidence in Donda Racism Trial Kanye West requests a judge to exclude his controversial social media posts from evidence in a racial discrimination trial linked to Donda Academy, arguing they are irrelevant to the case. International Business Times UK · Aug 28
In the 1950s, a Chinese-American Army veteran built a 440-acre ski resort on a New York mountain where minorities were also welcomed. Decades later, the property has been acquired to become part of a state park A 440-acre New York mountain once became home to a Chinese-American-owned ski resort after Army veteran Joseph Tso bought and developed the property in the 1950s. The former Mt Cathalia resort welcomed minority visitors during an era of discrimination. Now, the historic property is set to join Minnewaska State Park… The Economic Times · Aug 28
Court Rejects Harassment Lawsuit Over Anti-Israel Speech at CUNY, Largely on First Amendment Grounds In Goldstein v. CUNY, a Jewish Israeli professor at the Borough of Manhattan Community College—part of the City University of… The post Court Rejects Harassment Lawsuit Over Anti-Israel Speech at CUNY, Largely on First Amendment Grounds appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Aug 27
High School's Ordering Parents to Remove Pink "XX" Protest Wristbands at Girls' Soccer Game Likely Violated First Amendment "The characteristics of the school as a place of learning reinforce that administrators cannot favor one side of a debate involving parental speech on an issue of prominent public concern, and which, in those parents' views, concerned the safety of their children." Reason · Aug 26
The Times of India · Aug 26 Beauty therapist Chantelle Van Vliet was fired after asking for flexible hours over severe menopause symptoms, wins £32,237 in compensation after tribunal finds she was denied reasonable workplace support A 48-year-old beauty therapist was fired after requesting flexible working hours to manage severe menopause symptoms, including fatigue, confusion and brain fog. An employment tribunal found that she had been subjected to disability discrimination and denied reasonable workplace support. Chantelle Van Vliet was awarded £32,237 in compensation, although receiving the…
The Economic Times · Aug 26 India rejects UN panel report on alleged discrimination against ethnic, religious groups, Rohingya refugees India has rejected a United Nations report alleging discrimination against various groups. The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination flagged concerns over human rights violations. India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson called the report politically motivated and malicious. The ministry highlighted India's constitutional safeguards and legal framework. India remains…
The Independent UK · Aug 26 India hits back after UN watchdog voices ‘grave concern’ over caste, ethnic and religious discrimination UN report flags targeting of ethno-religious groups, tribals and people on lower rungs of Hindu caste system
The National (Scotland) · Aug 25 Island group breaks silence amid legal battle with US woman over dog ban from cafe A COMMUNITY organisation in the Outer Hebrides that faces bankruptcy due to a legal battle with an American woman over her dog being barred from its…
Clever Dude · Aug 24 The Career Plateau Nobody Warns Men About: What to Do When Your Salary Stops Growing at 50 For many men, turning 50 can bring an awkward career realization: the salary that once climbed steadily now seems to have parked itself in the driveway. Raises may become smaller, promotions may feel harder to land, and suddenly the younger employee who joined the company five years ago gets the…
The Economic Times · Aug 24 Reservation a constitutional right, no power can abolish it: Chirag Paswan Chirag Paswan stated reservation is a constitutional right and cannot be abolished. He emphasized that caste-based discrimination still persists in society today. Paswan opposed the concept of a creamy layer within reservation. He affirmed the Modi government introduced reservation for economically weaker sections.
The Times of India · Aug 24 US professor faces possible termination after 'word salad' remark during faculty meeting sparks discrimination probe A US professor has spent nearly a year under investigation after a colleague accused him of racial discrimination over his use of the phrase “word salad” during a faculty meeting at a New York university.
The Conversation · Aug 24 Insurers have a lot of data about us. Where do they get it, and how do they use it? How much does your insurer really know about you? It could be more than just what’s on your application form for the policy.
The Economic Times · Aug 22 'The fight is against BJP': Akhilesh Yadav says SP won't break alliances Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav affirmed his party's commitment to existing alliances. He accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of pursuing policies that benefit large business groups. Yadav highlighted rising prices of essential commodities and questioned government claims on per capita income. He also alleged deliberate weakening of primary education…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21 Deselected candidate claims Lib Dems’ religious discrimination cost him £790,000 David Campanale seeks damages after what he says was organised campaign against his faith in Sutton and Cheam
International Business Times UK · Aug 21 Ghent University Suspends 'Race Realist' Nathan Cofnas Over Jason Arday Statements: 'Freedom Is Not Unlimited' Nathan Cofnas, known for his controversial views, has been suspended by Ghent University amid allegations of discrimination and plagiarism against the late Jason Arday.