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Librarians turn to civil rights agency to oppose book bans and their firings

Some librarians who've been fired as they take a stand against discrimination and banning books are turning to a federal civil-rights enforcement agency for help

The Independent UK

Internet Providers Face FCC’s Dual Regulatory Campaign

Net neutrality rules to be joined by digital discrimination regulations

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Is Restricting Pro-Israel-as-Jewish-Democracy Speech National Origin/Ethnicity Discrimination or Harassment?

Harvard concludes that it is, but I’m skeptical that this is right—just as I’d be skeptical that an employer’s restricting pro-Hamas speech constitutes such discrimination or harassment.

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Madras High Court sets aside adverse order passed by single judge against Madras Bar Association

Madras HC sets aside order making adverse remarks against Madras Bar Association (MBA), founded 1865. Bench allows writ appeal by MBA, directs no discrimination in membership. Justice Subramaniam had ordered compensation for lawyer's son admonished by senior MBA member.

The Hindu

Biden's executive order puts civil rights in the middle of the AI regulation discussion

On Oct. 4, 2022, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy released the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights: A Vision for Protecting Our Civil Rights in the Algorithmic Age. The blueprint launched a conversation about how artificial intelligence innovation can proceed under multiple fair principles. These…

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From ‘untouchable’ to architect of India’s constitution: film tells story of Ambedkar

Documentary looks at lasting popularity of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, one of the founders of modern India, who championed the rights of Dalits

The Guardian - UK

City of London Corporation’s former head of diversity sues for race discrimination

Saida Bello said racism was deeply entrenched in the organisation after she was dismissed 10 months into the role

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Myanmar refugees want ration, kids education from new Mizoram government

Myanmar citizens in Sihhmui camp expect new Mizoram government to provide meals, education, medical care & better amenities. Gov't provided rations, water & other essentials, but stopped in Sept. 130 people seek jobs to sustain families. NGOs provide ration. Education & medical care are key concerns. Residents hope for livestock,…

The Hindu

2 flight attendants sue United Airlines for discrimination on Dodgers charter flights

Dawn Todd and Darby Quezada had spent more than a decade trying to join the airline's program that staffs the Los Angeles Dodgers' flights.

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Louisiana was open to Cancer Alley concessions. Then EPA dropped its investigation

The Environmental Protection Agency spent more than a year investigating whether Louisiana's oversight of industrial air emissions discriminated against Black residents

The Independent UK

No Pseudonymity in Disability Discrimination / Forced Labor Claim by Terrorism Expert Against Middlebury College

From D.C. Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman's decision two weeks ago in Doe v. President & Fellows of Middlebury College: Plaintiff brought this lawsuit against numerous defendants [including American University, George Washington University, and Middlebury College -EV] alleging inter alia employment discrimination, harassment, forced labor, trafficking in labor or commercial…

Reason

Arab American backing for Biden sinks over ‘rock-solid’ Israel support

Poll from AAI shows increase in discrimination against Arab Americans and increase in support for Donald Trump

The Guardian - US

Workplace discrimination saps everyone's motivation − even if it works in your favor

When people work for discriminatory managers, they put in less effort. That’s true both when managers are biased against them and when they’re biased in their favor, according to a new paper that Nicholas Heiserman of Oklahoma State University and I have published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour.

The Conversation

'Cheap police': Four Corners shows the dangers of private policing in the NT and why First Nations people are more at risk

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names of deceased people and mentions of discrimination and violence against First Nations people.

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Mental health needs to be a cornerstone of equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives

Equity, diversity and inclusion programs have become ubiquitous in the workplace. As organizations publicly express their commitment to diversity and inclusion, there is a growing concern that these concepts are merely buzzwords to make organizations look more socially responsible.

The Hindu

Child rights panel recommends counselling and community awareness programmes

Kollam Collector was asked to issue strict directions to address the discrimination faced by children in private buses

The Times of India

'Shahid Afridi told me to convert...': Danish Kaneria accuses former Pakistan skipper

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan spinner, Danish Kaneria, has made startling revelations about his cricketing career, accusing former captain Shahid Afridi of persistently pressuring him to convert to Islam. Kaneria, who is the highest wicket-taking spinner in Pakistan's cricket history, opened up about the discrimination he faced during his playing days.

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'It is 2023': Schools minister pans same-sex formal ban

School students should not face discrimination on the basis of their sexuality, says the man overseeing the bulk of public funding for Catholic schools.

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RSS chief condemns culture of hate, while calling ‘victimhood’ a waste of time

RSS chief Bhagwat condemned hate culture that forces people to live in ghettos while criticising victimhood embraced by some. He spoke of increasing enmity in society and cautioned against divisiveness.

The Guardian - US

House speaker once won taxpayer funds for Noah’s Ark park accused of bias

Mike Johnson represented Kentucky project said to have used Christian beliefs ‘as a litmus test for hiring decisions’

The Independent UK

Coffee shop and theme park workers among jobs with highest LGB+ representation

Barriers to entry, lack of inclusive organisational cultures and experiencing discrimination can lead to differences in representation, the CIPD said.

The Independent UK

Black models to boycott Melbourne Fashion Week in racism row

Their claims include the use of racial slurs, pay disparity, and ‘tokenism’

The Independent UK

Lawsuit accuses city of Minneapolis of inequitable housing code enforcement practices

A new lawsuit accuses the city of Minneapolis of discrimination by lax housing code enforcement, especially for rental properties in a part of the city with high populations of people of color

The National (Scotland)

Male period dignity officer settles sex discrimination case out of court

A MAN who was appointed Scotland’s first “period dignity officer” has settled a sex discrimination case out of court.

Radio France Internationale

Racism towards black people is growing in Europe, report finds

Racism towards Black people has risen in the European Union, a report published Wednesday has found. It pinpointed Germany, Austria and Finland as countries with the highest rates of discrimination and harassment.

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