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The Increasingly Dangerous Variants of the "Most-Favored-Nation" Theory of Religious Liberty, Part IV: Easy Paths to Strict Scrutiny

Let's move on to other variants. One looks at whether a law has any exceptions at all, and, if religious reasons are not among those exceptions, automatically applies strict scrutiny. It was proposed by Justice Kavanaugh in his dissent in Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley v. Sisolak, and possibly embraced by…

Reason

Child labour, caste, poverty closely linked in India: U.N. Special Rapporteur Tomoya Obokata

United Nations Child labour, caste-based discrimination and poverty are closely inter-linked in Indi

The Hindu

Florida Republicans targeted Black voters, justice department says in filing

The agency claims the restrictions, including a ban on providing water and food to those lining up to vote, are racially motivated

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Religious Schools Needn't Follow New Title IX Gender Guidance To Stay in School Lunch Program

Plus: The Espionage Act is still bad, six more states could legalize recreational marijuana, and more...

Reason

Commentary: The US needs a national plan for racial justice

The United States is in the hot seat on the global stage to answer for its human rights track record in fighting racial discrimination at home. That stage is the United Nations’ Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a body of international human rights experts who monitor compliance with…

Tribune News Service

Overhaul of WA's anti-discrimination laws to strengthen protections for women and LGBTIQA+ community

Removing the outdated "disadvantage test" for sexual harassment complaints and improving protections for LGBTIQA+ staff and students in religious schools will be among sweeping reforms to Western Australia's anti-discrimination laws.

ABC News

Woman wins age case after boss told her 'don't let hormones out of control'

Louise McCabe has won a claim of age discrimination

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USyd accused of racism against Iranians

The University of Sydney engaged in racial discrimination by saying Iranians were too controlling and impossible to supervise, a new lawsuit claims.

AAP

Race-Based Layoff Scheme at Minneapolis Schools

From Hans Bader (Liberty Unyielding): The Minneapolis Public Schools have adopted a race-based layoff provision that violates the Constitution and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. "A Minneapolis teachers union contract stipulates that white teachers will be laid off or reassigned before "educators of color" in the event Minneapolis…

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Dalit panchayat president alleges caste, gender discrimination in vandalism incident

PMK cadre and a DMK functionary destroyed a of newly built flag base at Athipaadi in Krishnagiri district

The Hindu

‘Attack on a dream’: Muslims in fear as Indian democracy turns 75

India’s democracy is under pressure like never before as dreams of ethnic Hindu nation leave its minorities sleepless.

Al Jazeera

State government is committed to make 'Rangla Punjab': CM Bhagwant Mann

LUDHIANA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday called upon people to join hands and wage a war against social maladies like unemployment, corruption, communalism and social discrimination to realise the dreams of freedom fighters and make a 'Rangla Punjab '

The Times of India

Hawthorn accused of misconduct, hypocrisy

The Hawthorn Football Club has been accused of unlawful discrimination by a former staff member, who says she was forced to resign.

AAP

Prof. Andrew Koppelman (Northwestern) Guest-Blogging About Religious Liberty

I'm delighted to report that Prof. Andrew Koppelman (Northwestern) will be guest-blogging this coming week about his new article, "The Increasingly Dangerous Variants of the 'Most-Favored-Nation' Theory of Religious Liberty": The First Amendment prohibits discrimination against religion. In a short time, mostly in cases challenging efforts to contain the Covid…

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Elizabeth Broderick lifts lid on bullying and sexual harrassment in Macquarie Street

Discrimination expert Elizabeth Broderick's view of Macquarie Street

The Conversation

Personality testing in job applications: what can and can't employers ask you?

You might have heard of jobseekers being asked to complete a “personality test” as part of a job application, or been through the process yourself.

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Study: Veterans are reluctant in seeking help for sleep, substance issues

The findings also show a link between willingness to seek help among veterans of color and incidence of discrimination. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Toxic culture at NSW parliament exposed

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says state parliament has become "toxic" for staff, as parties vow to work together to fix the culture at Macquarie Street.

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Mature students in universities face 3 kinds of barriers — here's how to address them

Since the onset of the pandemic, many colleges and universities have reported record numbers of applications from mature students — adults who return to school on a part- or full-time basis while maintaining responsibilities like employment, family and other adult life responsibilities.

Reason

What Law Professors Think About Legal Issues - and Why it Matters

A new study sheds interesting light on these questions.

The Conversation

We need to talk about monkeypox without shame and blame

The recent global outbreak of monkeypox largely among men who have sex with men has raised concerns homophobia will undermine effective prevention efforts. There are also fears the disease will fuel homophobic stigma and discrimination.

ABC News

SA support service combatting workplace sexual harassment gets $2 million funding boost

A vital South Australian support service for women experiencing sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace has been given a $2 million funding boost.

Reason

Crafting Laws That Limit Private-Employer-Imposed Speech Restrictions

As I mentioned last week, ten years ago I wrote a descriptive and analytical law review article called Private Employees' Speech and Political Activity: Statutory Protection Against Employer Retaliation, which aimed to catalog these often-little-known statutes. This year, I'm returning to the subject, trying to analyze the strongest arguments for…

Tribune News Service

Ramsey County jail officers of color barred from guarding Derek Chauvin win $1.46 million settlement

MINNEAPOLIS — The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners settled a racial discrimination lawsuit Tuesday that would award eight correctional officers nearly $1.46 million.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland age discrimination laws ‘must be urgently strengthened’

The joint call has been led by Geraldine McGahey, chief commissioner of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.

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