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US politics
fromBustle
3 hours ago

How The 'Blue-Haired Liberal' Become The Right's Favorite Stereotype

Bennett and Tippetts, hairstylists from different political backgrounds, both cater to clients seeking culturally significant blue hair color.
#ai-governance
New York City
fromCity & State NY
12 hours ago

100 days in, Mamdani embraces democratic socialism

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes democratic socialism and early achievements in his 100-day address, promising continued progress for New Yorkers.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
NYC parents

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian mom confronted an anti-trans activist, defending her nonbinary child amidst aggressive questioning about gender identity and bathroom use.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration is investigating LAUSD's anti-discrimination policies following a lawsuit related to a trans child's death.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Georgia educator says she was forced to resign after telling student she's gay

A Georgia paraprofessional resigned after revealing her sexual orientation to challenge anti-LGBTQ+ remarks from a student, facing pressure from school officials.
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

"I'm in favor of not having any rules against insider trading. I would like all the information out there as soon as it's available. Because look, as a society, we are better off knowing as soon as possible anything that is knowable."
Business
Law
fromEngadget
1 day ago

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Workplaces are pushing out working mothers-and paying the cost

Welsh and another pregnant colleague developed a plan. They would share a caseload, splitting responsibilities so they could continue working part-time while caring for their growing families.
Women
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Cornell Federalist Society Invites 'White Supremacy' Speaker Because That's What Federalist Society Chapters Do - Above the Law

University of Pennsylvania sanctioned Professor Amy Wax for promoting white supremacy but allowed her to keep her job and tenure.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US conservatives sue to dismantle Native Hawaiian healthcare scholarships

Do No Harm stated that the scholarship's requirement that applicants be Native Hawaiians was a violation of federal law and tantamount to racial discrimination.
Non-profit organizations
NYC politics
fromDaily Kos
4 days ago

GOP lawmaker can't stop spouting racist BS about Mamdani

GOP Rep. Randy Fine calls for the deportation of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, citing alleged citizenship application lies and affiliations with disallowed groups.
#wisconsin
Washington DC
fromEsquire
3 days ago

So When Can We Call Wisconsin a Blue State?

Progressive candidates are gaining ground in traditionally Republican areas, as seen in recent elections in Wisconsin.
US Elections
fromJezebel
4 days ago

Wisconsin Just Locked in a Stunning Liberal Supreme Court Majority

Chris Taylor's election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court solidifies a liberal majority, emphasizing reproductive rights and democracy until at least 2030.
Washington DC
fromEsquire
3 days ago

So When Can We Call Wisconsin a Blue State?

Progressive candidates are gaining ground in traditionally Republican areas, as seen in recent elections in Wisconsin.
US Elections
fromJezebel
4 days ago

Wisconsin Just Locked in a Stunning Liberal Supreme Court Majority

Chris Taylor's election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court solidifies a liberal majority, emphasizing reproductive rights and democracy until at least 2030.
Arts
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

Dartmouth Students Renew Calls to Remove Leon Black's Name From Arts Center | Artnet News

Students at Dartmouth demand the removal of Leon Black's name from the arts center due to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Education
fromEpicenter NYC
5 days ago

Parents say NYC schools' AI policy leaves out what matters most: students - Epicenter NYC

Guidelines on AI use in schools focus on staff usage, leaving student use ambiguous and raising concerns among parents and educators.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Rightwing group PragerU thinks western civilization is in danger'. Their plan? Infiltrate US schools

PragerU's partnership with the Wilks brothers ended over differing views on LGBTQ+ representation and funding priorities.
#transgender-rights
Education
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Trump administration undoes civil rights settlements that found discrimination against trans students

The Trump administration is reversing federal civil rights agreements protecting transgender students in schools, creating legal and financial challenges for districts.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

House Republicans push bill forcing states to stop acknowledging trans people in schools

The proposed 'Stop the Sexualization of Children Act' could lead to widespread censorship of transgender-related materials in public schools.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing trans students

The US education department terminated agreements with five school districts and a college regarding protections for transgender students.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Trump administration undoes civil rights settlements that found discrimination against trans students

The Trump administration is reversing federal civil rights agreements protecting transgender students in schools, creating legal and financial challenges for districts.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

House Republicans push bill forcing states to stop acknowledging trans people in schools

The proposed 'Stop the Sexualization of Children Act' could lead to widespread censorship of transgender-related materials in public schools.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing trans students

The US education department terminated agreements with five school districts and a college regarding protections for transgender students.
#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Lawmaker begs governor not to sign "degrading" trans driver's license ban - LGBTQ Nation

Mississippi State Sen. Rod Hickman opposes Senate Bill 2322, which targets trans rights, urging lawmakers to reject harmful legislation and serve the community.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
Marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

How To Serve Clients Amid Board Scrutiny And Investor Activism

Agency conversations with executives now focus on measurable business impact rather than just creative output.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy | Fortune

Business leaders have historically played a crucial role in promoting democracy and social justice in America.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
fromApaonline
4 days ago

On the Insufficiency of Current Gender Equality Policies in Academia and the Necessity of a Cultural Shift

In 2021, women held only 28% of professorships in higher education and research institutions, even though they comprised 48% of PhD students, according to data gathered from a sample of 900 EU and non-EU institutions.
Philosophy
#lgbtq-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
Social justice

The right is destroying LGBTQ+ education. But gay union leader Randi Weingarten has a secret weapon. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
Education

Maryland advances sweeping education bill to fill gap as Trump admin dismantles federal protections - LGBTQ Nation

Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

The right is destroying LGBTQ+ education. But gay union leader Randi Weingarten has a secret weapon. - LGBTQ Nation

Randi Weingarten emphasizes the importance of justice, inclusion, and respect in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Maryland advances sweeping education bill to fill gap as Trump admin dismantles federal protections - LGBTQ Nation

Maryland lawmakers advanced a bill to protect marginalized students from discrimination in educational institutions.
#new-york-city
New York City
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
New York City
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

The parents rights movement has never cared about empowering all parents. Just conservative ones. - LGBTQ Nation

Parents cannot control all external influences on their children, but they can guide them in developing critical-thinking skills.
fromEsquire
5 days ago

Leonard Leo Is Still Trying to Crush His (Imaginary) Enemies with Disgusting Amounts of Money

A ProPublica investigation has found that most of these bills are part of a coordinated effort, orchestrated by a constellation of groups that share staff or have funding ties to the prominent conservative activist Leonard Leo.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Mamdani transition team co-chair Lina Khan to lead new economic law center at Columbia | amNewYork

We see major gaps in both the legal research and training needed to tackle pressing questions of economic governance, said Khan, who chaired the FTC under former President Joe Biden.
Law
Women in technology
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In is fighting the gender gap in AI adoption

Lean In focuses on addressing the gender gap in AI adoption, revealing that men use AI more frequently than women in the workplace.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
Philosophy
fromBig Think
4 days ago

The important role of ignorance in building a better society

Total freedom without laws leads to chaos; social contracts are essential for order and security in society.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

The people who say 'I'm not political' at work aren't neutral. They've already read the entire power map and decided that visible alignment is more dangerous than silent observation. That's not disengagement. That's the most political move in the room. - Silicon Canals

Neutrality in workplace politics often reflects a strategic calculation rather than genuine disinterest, revealing deeper dynamics of influence and power.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Promise of 'Woke 2' Is Fueling a Leftist Fever Dream

Donald Trump's 2024 victory was seen as a rejection of 'woke' ideology, leading to a culture of offensive speech without fear of consequences.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Top Democrats Reportedly Grapple With Fraught' Question: Should 2028 Nominee Be a Straight White Guy?

Top Democrats are considering a straight, white, Christian man as their next presidential nominee for 2028 due to electoral biases.
#diversity
New York City
fromTampa Free Press
5 days ago

Mamdani's Racial Equity Pivot: New York City Hall Defends Scrubbing 'DEI' From New Report - Tampa Free Press

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed the removal of DEI terminology from a racial equity report, framing it as a necessary improvement.
New York City
fromTampa Free Press
5 days ago

Mamdani's Racial Equity Pivot: New York City Hall Defends Scrubbing 'DEI' From New Report - Tampa Free Press

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed the removal of DEI terminology from a racial equity report, framing it as a necessary improvement.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The backlash against "woke business" is loud

Conscious consumerism is normalizing, with 40% of North American purchases influenced by social and environmental factors despite political backlash.
#racial-equity
fromGothamist
1 week ago
New York City

Mamdani releases long-delayed NYC racial equity plan, even as Trump curbs DEI efforts

New York City
fromJust The News
6 days ago

DOJ to probe NYC Mayor Mamdani's 'racial equity' plan

The U.S. Department of Justice will review New York City's racial equity plan due to potential conflicts with federal anti-discrimination laws.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Mamdani releases long-delayed NYC racial equity plan, even as Trump curbs DEI efforts

New York City released its first racial equity plan to address racial disparities and improve pay equity, training, and data collection.
New York City
fromJust The News
6 days ago

DOJ to probe NYC Mayor Mamdani's 'racial equity' plan

The U.S. Department of Justice will review New York City's racial equity plan due to potential conflicts with federal anti-discrimination laws.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Mamdani Unveils NYC Racial Equity Plan And True Cost Measure

City Hall launched a racial equity blueprint and True Cost of Living measure, revealing affordability as a citywide emergency affecting millions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Firms with more women in top roles more likely to dismiss abusive men, study finds

Companies with a higher number of women in senior roles are significantly more likely to dismiss male perpetrators of abuse against female colleagues, according to recent analysis.
Women in technology
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Born out of the Civil Rights era, the EEOC pivots toward protecting white people

The EEOC is shifting focus to combat discrimination against all races and sexes, emphasizing legality over diversity initiatives.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Philly Law Students Demand School Break Ties With ICE - Above the Law

Law students are demanding protections against ICE and DHS recruitment on campus due to threats to their rights and safety.
#abortion-care
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and target vulnerable young populations facing significant barriers to access.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Connecting the dots: Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and challenges, particularly affecting young people with limited resources.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and target vulnerable young populations facing significant barriers to access.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Connecting the dots: Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and challenges, particularly affecting young people with limited resources.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short - Above the Law

New federal regulations are limiting graduate student borrowing, shifting reliance from federal loans to private loans, which are harder to navigate.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Planned Parenthood settled a DEI investigation over claims of anti-white discrimination

The EEOC found that Planned Parenthood had weekly gatherings based on race-based affinity groups, which employees of other races were barred from attending, and that employees were either required to join those sessions or participate in diversity trainings on a weekly basis.
Social justice
Higher education
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

Stanford, UCSD med schools investigated for race bias in admissions

The Trump administration is investigating potential race-based discrimination in medical school admissions at three universities.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Trump says he "ended DEI." Courts disagree

The Trump administration's undefined DEI restrictions create a chilling effect, causing institutions to over-comply by eliminating lawful programs, while courts intervene to protect education, environmental, and employment protections.
#dei
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump said he ended DEI in America. Here's why he's wrong

Trump's executive orders have significantly reduced DEI programs in federal government and created pressure on private sector, though DEI has not been entirely eliminated.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

DEI is dead, equality isn't': experts chart path forward amid Trump's culture war

The DEI acronym has collapsed amid political and legal attacks, but the underlying principle of equality can survive through strategic reframing and practical workplace policies.
Social justice
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Diversity Think Tank: We can't afford to roll back DEI | Computer Weekly

Rollback of DEI in UK businesses reverses progress, reinforces systemic inequality, and harms long-term performance and innovation in the tech sector and wider economy.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump's anti-DEI policies are hurting college-educated Black women

Black women's employment and labor force participation fell sharply in 2025, with college-educated Black women experiencing especially large declines.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Ditching DEI is bad for employees and employers: HRC report

Rollbacks of DEI policies have increased workplace hostility for LGBTQ+ employees, reducing productivity and increasing turnover risk, while inclusion improves outcomes for workers and companies.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Costco defied Trump's DEI directive as Target and Walmart scaled back. Business is booming | Fortune

Costco maintained DEI commitments despite political pressure, and its business performance has remained strong while rivals scaled back diversity programs.
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