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Why are Kenya and Uganda cracking down on LGBTQ rights?

A new law passed in Uganda appears to be the first to outlaw merely identifying as LGBTQ, a rights group says.

Al Jazeera

New bill aims to outlaw caste discrimination in California

California state Sen. Aisha Wahab has introduced legislation adding caste as a protected category under the state's anti-discrimination laws

The Independent UK

Seattle landlords can ask about criminal records, court rules

A key portion of a Seattle law meant to guard against housing discrimination is unconstitutional, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday, but it upheld other parts of the law.

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Factbox-Legal hurdles faced by LGBT+ people in Africa

Uganda's parliament passed a bill on Tuesday making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ, handing authorities broad powers to target gay Ugandans who already face legal discrimination and mob violence.

Reuters

LGBTQ activists in Japan launch engagement group ahead of G7

Japanese LGBTQ activists and rights groups have launched a civil “engagement group” to make policy proposals ahead of the Group of Seven summit in Japan and announced plans to hold an inaugural Pride 7 summit in Tokyo later this month, seeking to accelerate efforts to get the Japanese government to…

The Independent UK

Customer turned away from steakhouse chain because they were wearing a tracksuit

They left a negative TripAdvisor review claiming 'discrimination' after trying to get in wearing 'sportswear'

Wales Online

Uganda passes law making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ

KAMPALA: Uganda's parliament passed a law on Tuesday making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ, handing authorities broad powers to target gay Ugandans who already face legal discrimination and mob violence.

Bangkok Post

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Tucker Carlson producer's discrimination claims go beyond Dominion scandal

A Fox News producer's discrimination lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's Fox Corp. provides a wider glimpse into the network's alleged cultural problems, dealings with prominent Republicans and finger-pointing following a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit.

Los Angeles Times

Tucker Carlson team put pictures of Nancy Pelosi in a bathing suit around the office, former producer says

The former producer has filed a discrimination lawsuit against Fox News

The Independent UK

Uganda passes bill banning identifying as LGBTQ

Uganda's parliament on Tuesday passed a law that criminalises identifying as LGBTQ, handing authorities broad powers to target Ugandans who already face legal discrimination and mob violence.

Reuters

Lewd comments, Pelosi pictures and ‘systemic chauvinism’: Tucker Carlson producer alleges culture of misogyny at Fox News

A female producer accused Fox News of trying to ‘silence’ her in the bombshell Dominion case. Her lawsuits argue that the latest moves join the network’s legacy of discrimination, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

'Met Report shows shocking discrimination - but disregard for ableism isn’t a surprise'

Report found that 33 per cent of staff with a disability or long-term illness have experienced bullying. Disability was also the most recurring tribunal claim brought against the Met in recent years

Daily Mirror

Drivers furious over 'discriminatory' plans to ditch pay and display parking machines

Some motorists have argued that councils getting rid of machines amounts to “discrimination against the elderly” and anyone else who doesn’t have - or want - a smartphone

Daily Mirror

Nurse left homeless wins landmark case after estate agents refused to rent to her because of kids

NHS worker Lexi Levens, 33, said the discrimination her family faced was “nothing short of distressing and humiliating”.

Daily Record

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Texas lawmaker again tries to block discriminatory hairstyle bans in schools and workplaces

Texas lawmakers could prohibit race-based hair discrimination at schools and workplaces. At least 20 states have already passed similar legislation, according to a group that champions the laws.

The Independent UK

Mother of Stephen Lawrence says Met Police is ‘rotten to its core’

Doreen Lawrence said discrimination is ‘institutionalised‘ within Britain’s biggest police force

Axios

Fox News seeks restraining order against its producer who testified in Dominion lawsuit

Abby Grossberg, who's worked with Tucker Carlson and Maria Bartiromo, has accused Fox of discrimination in her own lawsuits, per the NYT.

The Guardian - UK

Discrimination, funding, public trust: what Casey says about the Met police

Report of more than 300 pages identifies institutional homophobia, misogyny and racism in force and unwillingness to deal with failures

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Nurse wins landmark case after agents wouldn't rent to her because she has kids

Lexi Levens, 33, and her family were handed a Section 21 no-fault eviction on Christmas Eve - despite her and her husband passing affordability checks, no estate agent or landlord would rent to them

ABC News

From a massacre in apartheid South Africa to 'feel good' multiculturalism: The dark history of Harmony Day

March 21 is known around the world as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a solemn reminder of a brutal massacre that took place on this day more than 60 years ago. In Australia, it's called Harmony Day.

Bristol Post

Bristol Rovers launch investigation into alleged sexist abuse of referee Rebecca Welch

Rebecca Welch, who became the first female referee in EFL history in 2021, took charge of Bristol Rovers' 2-0 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers last week at the Mem

The Conversation

LGBTQ+ rights: African Union watchdog goes back on its own word

The primary human rights watchdog in Africa recently made a decision that departed from its existing practice. The African Commission of Human and Peoples’ Rights, an independent expert body within the African Union (AU) framework, used sexual or gender identity as the reason it rejected applications for observer status from…

The Guardian - AU

Half of migrant workers in Australia feel unsafe at work, survey finds

Advocates say there needs to be ‘urgent action’ after report reveals many workers experience discrimination and abuse

The Guardian - US

‘I came here to escape’: Toronto tackles caste-based discrimination in schools

Activists hopeful as Canada’s largest school district takes first step towards banning caste discrimination

Tribune News Service

Noah Feldman: Tennessee’s ban on drag performance violates freedom of speech

Tennessee has passed a law aimed at restricting drag performances, an art form that often involves exaggerated gender performance and cross-dressing. Similar bills have been introduced in 14 other states as part of the revived culture war against LGBTQ people. The Tennessee law was written to survive judicial scrutiny by…

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