Discrimination
From flammable neighborhoods to moral hazards, fire insurance maps capture early US cities and the landscape of discrimination
From flammable neighborhoods to moral hazards, fire insurance maps capture early US cities and the landscape of discrimination Fire insurance maps were created from the 1860s to the 1970s for every city in the US with a population over 1,000 people, comprising over 700,000 map sheets that are now publicly accessible through the Library of […]
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Racial profiling by ICE agents mirrors the targeting of Japanese Americans during World War II
Racial profiling by ICE agents mirrors the targeting of Japanese Americans during World War II Racial profiling by ICE agents has been compared to the targeting of Japanese Americans during World War II, highlighting a centuries-old American practice of exclusionary immigration policy. The Trump administration has bypassed immigration courts and due process to detain and […]
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Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties
Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties Home appraisal bias affects Black and Latino homeowners in Philadelphia, leading to lower appraised values for their properties compared to non-Hispanic white neighborhoods. The Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin, but home […]
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Moral panics intensify social divisions and can lead to political violence
Moral panics intensify social divisions and can lead to political violence Moral panics can intensify social divisions and lead to political violence, as seen in recent high-profile incidents such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The concept of moral panics involves a societal epidemic of disproportionate fear of real or perceived threats, often leading to […]
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Title IX’s effectiveness in addressing campus sexual assault is at risk − a law professor explains why
Title IX’s effectiveness in addressing campus sexual assault is at risk − a law professor explains why Title IX’s effectiveness in addressing campus sexual assault is at risk due to the Biden administration’s efforts to widen protections, which were blocked by a federal court and are now being dismantled. The Department of Education’s Office for […]
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Reducing American antisemitism requires more than condemning opposition to Israel and targeting elite universities
Reducing American antisemitism requires more than condemning opposition to Israel and targeting elite universities Reducing American antisemitism requires a more nuanced approach than simply condemning opposition to Israel or targeting elite universities. The Trump administration’s policies on antisemitism have been criticized for ignoring right-wing antisemitism and instead focusing on punishing pro-Israel activism at universities, which […]
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Claims of ‘anti-Christian bias’ sound to some voters like a message about race, not just religion
Claims of ‘anti-Christian bias’ sound to some voters like a message about race, not just religion A 2024 study examined how voters perceive claims that Christians experience widespread discrimination, finding that these claims often appeal to attitudes about race and white solidarity. Research suggests that when politicians talk about anti-Christian bias, it can serve as […]
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Black Americans are more likely than other racial groups to express their faith in the workplace
Black Americans are more likely than other racial groups to express their faith in the workplace Black Americans are more likely than other racial groups to express their faith at work, with nearly 40% feeling comfortable discussing their faith with coworkers. Despite this openness, Black workers face a unique challenge of “double marginalization” – being […]
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How racism fueled the Eaton Fire’s destruction in Altadena − a scholar explains why discrimination can raise fire risk for Black Californians
How racism fueled the Eaton Fire’s destruction in Altadena − a scholar explains why discrimination can raise fire risk for Black Californians The Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, disproportionately affected Black-owned homes, with 48% sustaining major damage or total destruction compared to 37% of homes owned by Asian, Latino, or white residents. Altadena’s history of […]
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Columbia University Replaced Its President as the White House Threatened Funding
Columbia University Replaced Its President as the White House Threatened Funding Columbia University has replaced its president, Dr. Katrina Armstrong, after her leadership threatened $400 million in federal funding, following a series of White House demands. The Trump Administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in funding from several universities across the country, including […]
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