EEOC to employers: You're responsible for A.I. discrimination in hiring The EEOC issues guidance on A.I. use in hiring, firing, and promotions. Fortune · May 23, 2023
Determined Palestinian youth pledge to fight for liberation On the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, Al Jazeera spoke to Palestinian youth about their hopes for the future. Al Jazeera · May 22, 2023
Trans teen misses high school graduation after judge rejects plea American Civil Liberties Union says judge’s endorsement of ‘explicit discrimination’ is ‘deeply disappointing and concerning’ The Independent UK · May 22, 2023
Trans joy and family bonds are big parts of the transgender experience lost in media coverage and anti-trans legislation Since the beginning of 2023, 49 U.S. state legislatures have introduced over 500 anti-trans bills. While mainstream media increasingly cover violence and legislative attacks against trans people, many scholars and activists worry that focusing just on violence and discrimination fails to capture the full experience of being trans. The Conversation · May 22, 2023
'You can’t not bring your whole self to something': how Jewish Indigenous women are navigating their dual identities In 1965, James Spigelman joined Charlie Perkins and 30 other students on a bus ride around New South Wales to bring attention to the extent of racial discrimination in Australia. This would go on to be known as the Freedom Ride. The Conversation · May 22, 2023
Trans teen misses her high school graduation after federal judge rejects plea to wear dress to ceremony American Civil Liberties Union says judge’s endorsement of ‘explicit discrimination’ is ‘deeply disappointing and concerning’ The Independent UK · May 21, 2023
Republican Attorney Generals Cite Religious And Political Discrimination Against JPMorgan Chase A conservative group was denied service on WePay for processing ticket sales that featured the son of Donald Trump. Zenger · May 21, 2023
In El Salvador, transgender community struggles for rights and survival Transgender people in El Salvador face violence and discrimination in their deeply religious country The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
George Skelton: Newsom and California lawmakers need to say where they stand on reparations for slavery SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature will soon receive a sweeping set of recommended reparations for African Americans whose ancestors suffered economically from slavery and racial discrimination. Then what? Los Angeles Times · May 19, 2023
Check your artificial intelligence 'bossware' tools for bias, says U.S. agency head The head of the U.S. agency charged with enforcing civil rights in the workplace says artificial intelligence-driven “bossware” tools that closely track the whereabouts, keystrokes and productivity of workers can also run afoul of discrimination laws The Independent UK · May 18, 2023
Attacks on 'segregated' graduation ceremonies overlook the history of racism on campus For most college students, graduation is a one-time event. But for a growing number of students from various groups, such as students of color or LGTBQ students, there might be multiple graduation ceremonies to attend. The Conversation · May 17, 2023
Gender inequality gets worse as women get older in Wales A report from Chwarae Teg has exposed the widening gap between the genders as people get older Birmingham Post · May 17, 2023
Riot Games announces new CEO as it emerges the company will pay out over $100 million to 1,548 women to settle gender discrimination case League of Lawyers. PC Gamer · May 16, 2023
Man speaks out after suing boss for not raising pay while off sick for 15 years Ian Clifford, 50, claimed he was the victim of disability discrimination because his salary hasn't been increased in the 15 years he has been off work - however, he lost his case Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023
Wales Online · May 16, 2023 Gender inequality gets worse as women get older in Wales A report from Chwarae Teg has exposed the widening gap between the genders as people get older
The Independent UK · May 15, 2023 Supreme Court to review South Carolina congressional map for discrimination against Black voters The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether South Carolina’s congressional districts need to be redrawn because they discriminate against Black voters
Reuters · May 15, 2023 Over 40% of Italy's LGBT+ workers say careers hit by discrimination Four out of 10 LGBT+ people in Italy believe discrimination has damaged them at work, a survey by national statistics bureau ISTAT and state anti-discrimination office UNAR showed on Monday.
Axios · May 15, 2023 New virtual reality technology seeks to teach racial empathy Virtual reality games have a small user base now, but that could change soon.
Edinburgh Live · May 15, 2023 Worker who took 15 years of sick leave sues employer after not getting pay rise Ian Clifford, who was on sick lave for 15 years, has claimed he was the victim of disability discrimination by tech giant IBM because his salary hasn't increased since 2008.
The Conversation · May 14, 2023 Ableism and disablism – how to spot them and how we can all do better When the 2022 Australian of the Year was announced, Dylan Alcott wheeled onto the stage. Australian audiences are tuning in to watch TV shows featuring people with disability: You Can’t Ask That, Love on the Spectrum and Employable Me.
Glasgow Live · May 14, 2023 Worker on sick leave for 15 years sues company for not giving him pay rise Ian Clifford, who received more than £54,000 a year, claimed to be a victim of discrimination because his salary has not increased in the time he has been off work.
The Independent UK · May 14, 2023 ‘My house was on fire and the fireman who came to help started hitting on me’ Exclusive: Mother speaks out as campaign launched to tackle ‘decades of harassment, bullying and discrimination’ in fire service
Daily Record · May 13, 2023 Worker on sick leave for 15 years sues employer after receiving no pay rise Ian Clifford who received a lucrative health plan from IMB says his salary would wither due to inflation and claimed he was the victim of disability discrimination.
The Hindu · May 13, 2023 Politics is male-dominated, I fought discrimination with extra efforts: Governor tells EFLU students Politics is male-dominated, I fought discrimination with extra efforts: Governor tells EFLU students
Daily Mirror · May 13, 2023 Worker sues company for no pay rise in 15 years - after being on sick leave the whole time IT specialist Ian Clifford, who receives over £54,000 a year, claimed he was the victim of disability discrimination because his salary hasn't been increased in the 15 years he has been off work