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What is DEI and why is Trump opposed to it?

What the pushback against a more equal society could mean for a world fraught with power imbalances

The Guardian - UK

Harvard expands its definition of antisemitism – when does criticism of Israel cross a line?

As part of Harvard University’s agreement in response to two federal lawsuits filed by Jewish students alleging antisemitic discrimination, it will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, or IHRA, “working definition” of antisemitism.

The Conversation

Did Trump revoke the Equal Employment Opportunity Act? Here’s what to know

For decades, presidents have issued executive orders expanding and strengthening diversity programs within the federal workforce – Trump revoked a batch on Tuesday

The Independent UK

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The New Mexico Supreme Court rules schools can be sued over discriminatory conduct

The New Mexico Supreme Court has cleared the way for an anti-discrimination lawsuit to proceed against the state’s largest school district

The Independent UK

Is Your Company Age-Friendly? Most Companies Say They Are but Employees Don't See It

In recent years, many companies have stepped up their efforts to attract and retain older workers. But many older workers aren't seeing the impact. Here's what to do about it.

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What do Trump’s executive orders on workplace diversity programmes say?

The US president has revoked a 1965 executive order, put federal DEI workers on leave and taken down diversity websites.

Al Jazeera

Trump's anti-DEI spree overturns LBJ-era order safeguarding federal workers from discrimination

Trump overturned a 1965 executive order that forbade federal contractors from discrimination.

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Trump Ends Government Diversity Programs, Shifts Focus To Merit

President Trump's termination of diversity initiatives sparks debate on merit-based hiring and discrimination concerns.

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Trump's Crackdown On DEI: Federal Employees Urged To Expose Concealed Diversity Plans

The memo, sent to employees across multiple departments, was signed by various members of Trump's cabinet, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department and Acting Attorney General James McHenry at the Justice Department.

International Business Times

Trump's Executive Order Banning Affirmative Action and DEI Preferences

This is radical stuff, at least relative to the status quo in the government for decades: 01/21/25 EXECUTIVE ORDER ENDING… The post Trump's Executive Order Banning Affirmative Action and DEI Preferences appeared first on Reason.com.

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Trump puts all federal DEI workers on leave for now. What we know about his plans to fire them

Trump’s order vowed to restore strictly ‘merit-based’ hiring in the federal government

The Independent UK

'Insulting': trans music tutor sues Catholic schools

A transgender tutor has accused a Catholic schools body of failing to let her work after she transitioned and asking invasive questions about her bathroom use.

AAP

Trump moves to roll back Biden diversity initiatives - Roll Call

President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to halt federal recognition of transgender individuals late Monday.

Roll Call

Victorian lesbian group cannot exclude transgender and bisexual women from events, tribunal rules

Review tribunal upholds Human Rights Commission’s earlier finding to deny group a five-year exemption under the Sex Discrimination Act

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Teacher who told Sydney Catholic Schools she was transitioning allegedly asked to move and not given shifts

Zoe Conolan-Glen’s discrimination case has now been referred to the federal court

The Independent UK

David Beckham urges Davos leaders to fight for girls’ rights

Beckham told the World Economic Forum girls were held back by violence, poverty and discrimination

The Guardian - UK

Are we a racist society? The majority of us say no – but science begs to differ

Although greater awareness of prejudice would suggest we are less bigoted than ever, empirical evidence indicates not

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United Nations Takes Action Against Rising Antisemitism

The United Nations launches an Action Plan to combat rising antisemitism globally, urging governments to enforce laws against hate crimes and discrimination.

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The Independent UK

UN announces new plan to counter the surge in antisemitism

The United Nations has announced new actions to counter the surge in antisemitism, including encouraging governments to enforce laws against hate crimes and discrimination

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 rolls out new forum rules to curb toxic behavior, which immediately sparks toxic behavior

The new code of conduct lays out a "zero tolerance" policy against discrimination, hate speech, and harmful ideologies.

The Independent UK

US lawsuit accuses Pepsi company of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller stores

A lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission alleges that food and beverage maker PepsiCo engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to one big-box retailer

Al Jazeera

‘Law of the land:’ Biden signals Equal Rights Amendment should be ratified

The outgoing US president called on others to ‘affirm’ the amendment, which bars discrimination on the basis of sex.

The Independent UK

Florida hotel discriminated against Arab American group after Hamas attack, Justice Department says

The owner of a hotel in Orlando, Florida’s tourist district has reached an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department over discrimination allegations

The Independent UK

Biden claims Equal Rights Amendment is ‘law of the land’ after decades-long ratification fight

Biden’s statement has no legal force and a White House official said courts would have to decide whether the amendment is a valid part of America’s constitution

Fortune

Mastercard slapped with $26 million discrimination lawsuit after being accused of underpaying thousands of employees

The company was accused of underpaying 7,500 female, Black, and Hispanic US employees compared to their male and white colleagues.

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