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D.C. Circuit Revives Viewpoint Discrimination Suit Against District of Columbia

The District allowed "Black Lives Matter" protestors to violate the city's defacement ordinance, but enforced the law against groups with a different political message.

Reason · Aug 15, 2023

Discrimination, internment camps, then deportation: the end of the second world war did not mean peace for Japanese-Australians

For most of the world’s population, the end of the second world war was a glorious day. This was not necessarily the case for Japanese-Australians, who faced repatriation to Japan after being interned by their home country, Australia.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2023

West Midlands football team walk off over ‘racial abuse’

Match abandoned as Wednesfield FC leave pitch over alleged abuse by spectator in match against Droitwich Spa

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2023

U.S. Department of Education reaffirms Baylor’s religious exemption in response to sexual harassment complaints

The university had asked the federal agency to dismiss sexual harassment complaints by LGBTQ+ students, arguing that the claims infringed on the school’s religious tenets.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 12, 2023

Law will do its duty: Stalin on Nanguneri incident

CM Stalin: Arrests made in Nanguneri caste discrimination incident; Govt to bear victim's education expenses; Need to create social harmony among students; Teaching fraternity must teach moral values; Toxic ideas won't lead to success.

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Even the Pope is worried humanity needs 'protecting' from A.I.—he was a deepfake target himself

The pontiff warned biases in artificial intelligence create a "logic of violence and discrimination" that can lead to exclusion and fuel social conflict.

Fortune · Aug 10, 2023

Woman says she was told not to breastfeed on flight because it would make passengers ‘uncomfortable’

‘Complete discrimination and majorly disappointing,’ mother writes on Facebook

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Data Point: How The Hindu Data Team produced its first podcast series: ‘Vital Signs’

The Hindu Data Team has evolved from single-topic podcasts to a comprehensive series exploring the shifting landscape of student admissions in medical institutions. Through interviews with doctors from diverse backgrounds, we aim to understand the implications of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test on health care and students from less privileged or…

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

This Morning staff tell MPs they faced bullying, discrimination and harassment

Claims published by committee looking into circumstances surrounding Phillip Schofield’s departure from ITV show

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023

‘Large number’ of This Morning staff warn of ‘toxic working culture’ after Phillip Schofield scandal

Current and former employees tell MPs of bullying, discrimination and harassment

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023