The Latest Breaking News from Discrimination

Australian Human Rights Commission to crack down on employers who fail to actively prevent workplace sexual harassment

New enforcement powers granted after ‘positive duty’ reform requiring employers to tackle discrimination and harassment

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023

We're on track to eliminate hepatitis C, but stigma remains and reinfection is a risk

Hepatitis C is a preventable but potentially life-threatening blood-borne virus. It primarily affects the liver and, if untreated, can lead to cirrhosis (scar damage) and cancer.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023

Galtier racism trial raises questions for Brailsford, Ineos and Manchester United

Coach denies race and religious discrimination charges in episode at Nice that puts focus on judgment of would-be United part-owners

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023

Caste census necessary to eradicate untouchability and caste discrimination: K. Raju

Congress Working Committee (CWC) member K. Raju has called for a caste census in India to eradicate social evils like untouchability.

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

"Hate Nickels Because They Are Not Dimes"

In MCAD v. Kahalas, decided Nov. 17 by Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination Hearing Officer Jason Barshak, complainant Ambroise claimed she was racially harassed and then fired because of her race and because of her complaints about the harassment. (Ambroise was a paralegal at Kahalas's law office; she had graduated from…

Reason · Dec 5, 2023

Black Americans expect to face racism in the doctor's office, survey finds

For many people of color in this country, a visit to the doctor means being extra careful about their appearance in the hope to be treated fairly during the appointment.

WEKU · Dec 5, 2023

Freshman Jackson offers bill to boost USDA civil rights efforts - Roll Call

Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson, the son of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, introduces legislation to address discrimination at USDA.

Roll Call · Dec 4, 2023

American Airlines passenger claims he was forced to hide ‘Palestine’ sweater on flight

Alleged incident has been condemned by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and Rep Rashida Tlaib

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023

Chief Minister hails Bheemanna Khandre’s contributions for unification of Karnataka

Terming veteran politician and prominent Lingayat leader Bheemanna Khandre ‘a born fighter’, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Mr. Khandre had fought tirelessly for the inclusion of present-day Kalyana Karnataka in Karnataka State.

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

American Airlines passenger claims he was forced to hide ‘Palestine’ sweater on flight

Alleged incident has been condemned by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and Rep Rashida Tlaib

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023