Equality
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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Tibetan Buddhist nuns are getting advanced degrees − and the Dalai Lama played a major role in that shift
Tibetan Buddhist nuns are getting advanced degrees − and the Dalai Lama played a major role in that shift Tibetan Buddhist nuns are now receiving advanced degrees, including the “geshema” degree, which was previously only available to men. The Dalai Lama played a crucial role in promoting women’s education and empowerment within Tibetan Buddhism, encouraging […]
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Complying with Trump administration’s attack on DEI could get employers into legal trouble
Complying with Trump administration’s attack on DEI could get employers into legal trouble Complying with Trump administration’s attack on DEI could get employers into legal trouble due to the chilling effect it has on private businesses, leading them to slash their diversity and inclusion programs. DEI is not illegal, but discrimination is. Employers must comply […]
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Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety
Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety, and can even reduce mass pretrial incarceration. The majority of people in jail awaiting trial are unable to pay bail money, and are often held […]
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Why America still needs public schools
Why America still needs public schools The Trump administration’s efforts to cut funding for public education and divert taxpayer funds to private schools are part of a broader assault on K-12 public education, which has been eroding over the past 75 years. The consequences of withdrawing from public education could be dire for the U.S., […]
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We’ve been tracking the number of Americans who identify as transgender – soon, there will be no reliable way to measure them
We’ve been tracking the number of Americans who identify as transgender – soon, there will be no reliable way to measure them Researchers have been tracking the number of Americans who identify as transgender using federal data, but this will soon become impossible due to changes made by the Trump administration. The most recent analysis […]
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A Detroit street is named in honor of Vincent Chin – his death mobilized Asian American activists nationwide
A Detroit street is named in honor of Vincent Chin – his death mobilized Asian American activists nationwide Vincent Chin’s death in 1982 sparked an Asian American civil rights movement after two white men attacked him, believing he was Japanese and responsible for the economic downturn in Detroit. The incident led to a federal investigation, […]
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‘It’s a complicated time to be a white Southerner’ − and their views on race reflect that
‘It’s a complicated time to be a white Southerner’ − and their views on race reflect that White Southerners are grappling with their racial status due to ongoing crises such as police violence, mass incarceration, and the Black Lives Matter movement, which have highlighted the region’s history of racial conflict. The “wages of whiteness,” or […]
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The quiet war: What’s fueling Israel’s surge of settler violence – and the lack of state response
The quiet war: What’s fueling Israel’s surge of settler violence – and the lack of state response Since October 2023, Jewish settlers have carried out around 2,000 attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, a dramatic surge compared to previous periods. The violence is fueled by a confluence of ideological fervor, opportunism, and far-right Israelis’ […]
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Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality
Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality by empowering workers to negotiate for better wages and benefits, leading to a reduction in wealth disparities between rich and poor Americans. The wealthiest 1% of Americans now hold more than five times as much wealth as […]
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