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It took months for an LGBTQ+ arts pop-up to resurrect an old church – but just three days to shut it down

Group behind Divine Playhouse considering legal challenge and discrimination complaint after religious protests turned venue into culture war

The Guardian - AU

Jewish Teacher Sued Portland Public Schools + Union for Discrimination Over Colleagues' Anti-Israel Speech

(among other things). A federal Magistrate Judge has recommended that the lawsuit be dismissed.

Reason

Education Department rescinds disparate impact rule, a key tool used to assess school discrimination

The Education Department will no longer consider school policies that disproportionately harm one group of students as discriminatory unless the discrimination is intentional, rescinding a decades-long standard for civil rights enforcement

The Independent UK

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Why clearer rules on using AI in hiring would be a win for bosses too

This week, the Victorian government announced it will act to protect workers from “inappropriate and unfair uses” of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. This will include introducing new laws to ensure AI hiring decisions are “free from bias or discrimination”.

The Conversation

Nike Ordered to Pay Over $7M to Ex-Worker After Jury Finds She Was Paid Less Than Male Colleagues

Nike has been ordered to pay over $7.5 million after a jury found the company discriminated against a former female employee in pay and promotions, violating federal and state laws.

International Business Times UK

Police Officers Accidentally Record Themselves Making Shocking Comments After Pigeon Protest

Norfolk police officers face scrutiny after a recording allegedly captures racist and transphobic remarks, sparking debate on police conduct, discrimination, and public trust in law enforcement.

International Business Times UK

Texas Official Facing Lawsuit Threat After Promising to Sack Staff Not 'Sufficiently Christian'

American Atheists has warned Texas Comptroller-elect Don Huffines it will pursue legal action if employees are dismissed based on religion following reported remarks about 'sufficiently Christian' staff.

International Business Times UK

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US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years

The Trump administration is seeking to toss aside a 60-year-old requirement for tens of thousands of private sector employers to submit workforce demographic reports each year to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the workplace

The Independent UK

Four Visa Workers Say Meta's AI Chose Them for Layoffs: Judge Says Harm Is 'More Than Speculation'

A groundbreaking lawsuit against Meta alleges AI-driven discrimination in layoffs during protected leave. Explore the court's stance and Meta's response in this key case on AI and employment law.

International Business Times UK

Samay Raina's Show Sparks Debate Over 'Man-Hater' Contestant on Latent 2

View this post on Instagram A post shared by shreyaa❤️🐣 (@shreyaa_.09) The India's Got Latent 2 host Samay Raina has made news again on social media for the latest episode where the participant from Bihar, teacher Sakshi Jha, called herself a ‘man-hater’ during her comedy routine. The show has edgy…

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Court Rejects Claim That Allowing Allegedly Biologically Male Student in Girls' Restroom Violates Equal Protection Clause and Title IX

From F.F. v. Valley View Comm. Unit School Dist. 365U, decided Monday by Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman (N.D. Ill.): Plaintiff… The post Court Rejects Claim That Allowing Allegedly Biologically Male Student in Girls' Restroom Violates Equal Protection Clause and Title IX appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Canadian gym tells Sikh TikToker to leave over carrying kirpan

A Sikh content creator has accused staff at a GoodLife Fitness gym in Windsor, Canada, of discrimination after he was asked to leave the facility for carrying a kirpan, a ceremonial dagger worn by some Sikhs as part of their faith.

The Times of India

Court Affirms Rejection of Allegedly Anti-Zionist Professors' Claims That University Should Have Stopped Jewish Professors from Filing Religious Discrimination Complaints Against Them

From Lax v. CUNY, decided in 2024 by N.Y. trial court judge Gina Abadi, and just affirmed Wednesday in a… The post Court Affirms Rejection of Allegedly Anti-Zionist Professors' Claims That University Should Have Stopped Jewish Professors from Filing Religious Discrimination Complaints Against Them appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Is AI Rejecting Your CV Because of Your Age or Race? Landmark Lawsuit Could Reshape Recruitment

A lawsuit against Workday claims its AI recruitment tools unlawfully discriminated against older, Black, and disabled applicants. The case could redefine accountability in AI-driven hiring processes.

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Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical, parental leave

Meta faces a lawsuit from twenty-six employees alleging AI selection for layoffs. These workers claim the company's systems unfairly targeted those on medical and family leave. The complaint states that AI did not account for protected leave periods. This process allegedly resulted in a disproportionate impact on women and disabled…

The Conversation

How can universities better protect students and staff from antisemitism?

This week, the royal commission into antisemitism has heard repeated accounts from Jewish university staff and students about antisemitic incidents on Australian campuses. Many have described feeling let down by their institution’s response.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Angela Davis: 'In a racist society it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be...' - Women, Race & Class author's thought-provoking message on standing up against injustice

Angela Davis, a prominent activist, advocates for actively opposing racism. She emphasizes that mere non-racism is insufficient in a discriminatory society. Her lifelong work addresses racial justice, gender equality, and prison reform. Davis's writings and speeches inspire critical thinking about fairness and social change. She continues to be an influential…

International Business Times UK

'AI Decided Who Got Fired': Meta Sued Over Claims AI Selected Workers on Maternity and Medical Leave for Layoffs

Twenty-six former Meta employees allege AI tools unfairly targeted disabled workers for layoffs, filing a lawsuit claiming discrimination and seeking to halt the process while arbitration proceeds.

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The Independent UK

Meta sued over claims AI penalized workers who took maternity leave

A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems that disproportionately targeted those on medical or family leave for layoffs

The Economic Times

India expects international community to hold Pakistan accountable for 'egregious abuses' in PoJK

India states protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir stem from exploitation. Islamabad's actions have led to systemic exploitation and administrative oppression there. New Delhi expects the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for abuses. Protests have escalated due to high living costs and discrimination. Pakistan has responded with brutality and…

Times Life

Crows Can Remember Your Face for Over Three Years and Their Memory Works Like This

The Study That Started With a Caveman MaskIn 2008, wildlife biologist John Marzluff and his team at the University of Washington walked onto the campus wearing latex caveman masks, trapped several American crows, banded them, and released them unharmed. That single interaction was enough. For years afterward, whenever anyone wore…

France 24

FIFA World Cup: Fake racism videos go viral as players, fans face real abuse

AI-generated fake videos, viral hoaxes and real racism are colliding at the FIFA World Cup. From a fabricated Ronald Koeman rant and false claims targeting Algerian fans to the racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé and FIFA investigations, misinformation is spreading alongside genuine discrimination. Vedika Bahl fact-checks the biggest World Cup…

Euronews

Europe must not ignore Egypt's persecuted Baha'is

In an Euronews opinion piece, MEP Nikos Papandreou urges the EU to press Egypt to end discrimination against the Baha'i community. He argues Cairo should honour its constitutional commitment to freedom of belief by granting Baha'is equal legal rights.

The Conversation

Why Colorado replaced its AI discrimination law with a transparency requirement that the feds might challenge anyway

When Colorado replaced its landmark AI law in May 2026, the move looked like a retreat from ambitious lawmaking. The state abandoned a first-of-its-kind framework that required companies to actively prevent algorithmic discrimination. That’s the risk that automated systems produce biased outcomes based on race, gender, age or other protected…

The Guardian - UK

Race discrimination case over child’s swim puts ‘Dutch paradox’ in focus

Father of boy refused entry to pool says case is reminder that some Dutch do not acknowledge reality of racism

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