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New Australian Pacific visa scheme gets green light

The Albanese government has secured the passage of its Pacific engagement visa scheme after agreeing to a review to reduce discrimination in the system.

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Employers, Employees, Professors, Students: Remember—Some States Restrict Discrimination Based on Employees' Political Activity

Sunday, the Wall Street Journal ran an op-ed by a law professor at UC Berkeley that argued: My students are largely engaged and well-prepared, and I regularly recommend them to legal employers. But if you don't want to hire people who advocate hate and practice discrimination, don't hire some of…

Reason

Taxing Nudity: Discriminatory Taxes, Secondary Effects, and Tiers of Scrutiny—part 3 in a series

Serial-blogging my recent article in the Journal of Free Speech Law

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India's top court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage

The court passed the responsibility back to Parliament. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud also urged the government to uphold the rights of LGBTQ+ people and end discrimination against them.

WEKU

Lawsuit over death of autistic man in a Pittsburgh jail alleges negligence, systemic discrimination

Eleven days after 57-year-old Anthony Talotta arrived at a Pittsburgh jail, he died from what his family says was a treatable and preventable infection from a foot wound

The Independent UK

People who watched Sky News more likely to have voted no in referendum, survey finds

Research conducted in the final week of the campaign gauged what people were thinking when they took to the ballot box

The Guardian - AU

In the aftermath of the voice referendum, how can we unbork a polarised Australia? Here are three ways forward

A national anti-racism framework, a Human Rights Act and discrimination law could all do a lot of good, especially for Indigenous Australians

The Guardian - AU

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Singles at the workplace

Single in a world where family is the norm, I face discrimination in the workplace. Assumptions are made that I have all the free time in the world, but that's not true. Everyone deserves equal treatment, regardless of family status. It's time to challenge stereotypes and promote inclusivity to create…

The Hindu

Bombay HC junks Sena (UBT) MLA's plea against state govt bias in slum rehab funds

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Friday dismissed a petition by Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Ravindra Waikar who alleged discrimination in the allocation of funds for infrastructure development and basic amenities in slums by the State government.

The Times of India

A key step by Bihar to promote better social justice

Regular caste-based census data can help track the progress of different caste groups over time

The Hindu

Capitol Police discriminated against Black K-9 trainer, congressional labor office finds - Roll Call

The Capitol Police discriminated and retaliated against the first Black training leader at the agency’s K-9 unit, a hearing officer found.

Roll Call

French court rejects lawsuit contending 'systemic' racial profiling by police

France's highest administrative court has rejected a class action lawsuit accusing the state of failing to stop police racial profiling. The Conseil d'Etat (Council of State) recognised that discrimination was a problem, but said it was not up to judges to redefine public policy.

Radio France Internationale

Fired 60 Minutes producer files lawsuit against CBS for gender discrimination

Alexandra Poolos, a former producer at CBS, has sued the network alleging it has a ‘clear bias against women’

The Independent UK

May Private Employers Fire (or Refuse to Hire) Employees Because of Their Praise of Hamas (or Praise of Israel)?

It depends on the state (or sometimes even county and city) where the employer is located.

Reason

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The Independent UK

Most US voters want more protections for LGBT+ people against discrimination and violence, poll finds

Voters who know someone who is LGBT+ are far more likely to support policies protecting them

WEKU

Lexington Council committee gets a briefing on rental source of income discrimination ban

Lexington’s City Council is reviewing a proposal to ban source of income discrimination with rental housing. The Social Services and Public Safety Committee took up the matter Tuesday. If enacted, the ordinance would prohibit landlords from refusing to rent to someone solely based on a lawful form of income.

Reason

School Policy Requiring Students to "Respect" "a Student's Gender Identity" Is Unconstitutionally Vague

From Parents Defending Education v. Linn Mar Community School Dist., decided Sept. 29 by the Eighth Circuit (Judge Steven Colloton, joined by Judges Duane Benton and Jane Kelly): The disputed policy is entitled "Administrative Regulations Regarding Transgender and Students Nonconforming to Gender Role Stereotypes." The policy was adopted in April…

The Hindu

‘Higher expectations undermining people’s mental health’

High expectations lead to mental health issues; society must recognize mental health as a basic human right & create mental health friendly environments. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #HumanRight #SocialDiscrimination

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Colorado Supreme Court Will Hear Latest Masterpiece Cakeshop Case, Involving Pink-and-Blue Cake for Gender Transition

Last week's order grants review of the lower court decision (which had come out against Masterpiece Cakeshop) as to three issues: Whether Scardina's CADA [Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act] claim is barred because Scardina did not appeal the Commission's dismissal of the administrative complaint before suing Masterpiece Cakeshop, Inc. and Phillips…. Whether…

The Hindu

Kerala Congress factions celebrate formation day, escalate efforts to woo back agrarian electorate

Kerala Congress factions seek to tap agrarian distress, assert farmer politics ahead of LS polls. P.J. Joseph urges govts to ensure financial security for farmers. KC(M) to hold protest against Centre for discrimination of rubber growers. Jose K. Mani seeks to ensure security of Keralites in Israel.Kerala Congress factions seek…

The Canberra Times

Push for more women in construction in Canberra

Increasing women in trades is also included in the plan.

The Guardian - US

Ban on caste discrimination deemed ‘unnecessary’ by California governor

Activists in the state are dealt a blow as Gavin Newsom says the state’s laws already offer civil rights protections

The Independent UK

California governor vetoes bill that would have banned caste discrimination

Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have made California the first state in the nation to outlaw discrimination based on caste

The Hindu

Mamata alleges Centre’s discrimination towards flood-hit people in north Bengal

The Chief Minister said that the “recent disaster which has struck our brothers and sisters at Sikkim has struck my people at the Darjeeling hills and in Kalimpong also”.

AAP

Older Australians face ongoing 'ageism' discrimination

Ageism is rife and needs to be more broadly acknowledged, according to advocates who are calling for a national awareness campaign.

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