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‘Stark disparities’: why black mothers are more at risk of perinatal mental illness in England

Poverty, discrimination, and cultural stigma around mental health are among reasons, experts say

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024

French government launches consultations on fighting anti-Semitism

France has launched consultations to fight anti-Semitism – inviting the heads of religious groups as well as anti-discrimination NGOs to share their experiences and discuss ways to tackle increasing hostility against Jewish people.

Radio France Internationale · May 6, 2024

Israel Marks Holocaust Remembrance Day With National Memorial Events

Israel commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day to honor victims, educate against atrocities, and stand united against anti-Semitism and discrimination.

Disaster funds not released by Centre, Tamil Nadu says, seeks early hearing in SC

The Tamil Nadu suit alleged “differential treatment in the release of funds in comparison to other States is tantamount to class discrimination. It violates the fundamental rights of those who have suffered due to calamities and faced greater hardships and irreparable losses”.

The Hindu · May 6, 2024

Antisemitism Surges In New York City Public Schools

Antisemitism on the rise in NYC schools, sparking concerns and calls for action to combat hate speech and discrimination.

UC Irvine Continues Negotiations With Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters

UC Irvine Chancellor Gillman negotiates with pro-Palestinian groups on divestment issues, addressing concerns over academic freedom and discrimination.

Faruqi v Hanson: how the racial discrimination case started – and what will determine how it ends

When the Australian Greens senator was told by the One Nation leader in a tweet to ‘piss off back to Pakistan’, was it racist?

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2024

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Education Department Probes Discrimination Claims At Columbia University

The inquiry aims to assess whether the university is adhering to Title VI regulations, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.

International Business Times · May 3, 2024

The Hysterical Opposition to the Antisemitism Awareness Act is Unfounded

I have a piece up at National Review Online about the Antisemitism Awareness Act. As described in my article, the most important feature of the act is that it codifies administrative guidance that began in the Bush Administration holding that Jews are protecting from ethnic discrimination by Title VI of…

Reason · May 3, 2024

"Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023" (Which Just Passed the House) Could Suppress First-Amendment-Protected Criticism of Israel

HR6090, which passed the House of Representatives Wednesday by a 320-91 vote, would provide, in relevant part, For purposes of this Act, the term "definition of antisemitism"— (1) means the definition of antisemitism adopted on May 26, 2016, by the IHRA [International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance], of which the United States…

Reason · May 3, 2024

Black lawmakers reintroduce federal CROWN Act legislation to ban hair discrimination

The bill which was previously passed in the House in 2019 and 2022 but blocked in the Senate, aims to end race-based hair discrimination in schools and workplaces.

WEKU · May 3, 2024

Federal Investigation Opened Into Emory University Discrimination Allegations

Federal investigation launched into Emory University over discrimination allegations following a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

Tribunal excludes equal pay from female presenters’ claim against BBC

Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera and Annita McVeigh have accused broadcaster of age and sex discrimination

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024

Schools should bond communities: faith schools divide them. Why are ministers making that worse?

The government wants to scrap England’s 50% cap on ‘faith admissions’. It will just lead to religious discrimination, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024

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Salon · May 2, 2024

Jewish groups slam "antisemitism" bill

Critics say the bill doesn't protect Jews, only "a tool for silencing the movement for Palestinian rights"

The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2024

Faruqi v Hanson: One Nation leader’s barrister says tweet ‘not nice’ but not racist as court hears closing arguments

Greens senator’s lawyer tells court it is ‘unlikely’ Pauline Hanson did not know Mehreen Faruqi is Muslim

The Guardian - US · May 2, 2024

Revealed: Emory University investigated over alleged anti-Muslim discrimination

College under federal investigation after students with Palestinian and Muslim ancestry allege ‘hostile environment’, Guardian learns

AAP · May 2, 2024

State parliament votes to make sex work legal and safe

A fourth Australian jurisdiction has voted to fully decriminalise sex work in a bid to prevent discrimination and ensure safety.

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Democratic Lawmakers Reintroduce Federal CROWN Act Legislation Banning Hair Discrimination

Democratic lawmakers reintroduce the CROWN Act to ban hair discrimination based on race or national origin, facing challenges in securing bipartisan support.

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2024

Faruqi v Hanson: Pauline Hanson told ‘white’ Derryn Hinch to go back to where he came from, court told

Hansons’s legal team played video of her telling then senator to ‘go back to New Zealand’ as defence in racial discrimination case

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2024

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Latin Times · Apr 30, 2024

Florida joins Texas in challenging Biden's Title IX rule, which expands protections for LGBTQ+ students

Florida's general attorney filed a lawsuit to block the rule. DeSantis said Biden is trying to "inject gender ideology into education"

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2024

Faruqi v Hanson: One Nation leader tells court she did not know Greens senator was Muslim when she told her to ‘piss off back to Pakistan’

Pauline Hanson denies lying to federal court over her claim she did not know Mehreen Faruqui’s religion when she sent tweet

International Business Times UK · Apr 29, 2024

Women Represent Just 3% Of The Global Construction Industry, But They Are Still Being Harassed

Construction companies are still refusing to hire women, despite an ongoing staffing crisis and demand for new recruits in the front-line manual sector.

Biden Administration Expands Health Protections For LGBTQ+ Americans

Biden administration's new rule enhances protections against discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking medical care.

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