'He was a predator' NYPD lieutenant recalls horrifying sex demands of top cop Jeffrey Maddrey
NYPD lieutenant alleges she was sexually exploited by Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey during a time of financial vulnerability.
Texas: judge rules against Black high school teen in hair discrimination case
The federal judge dismissed most claims in a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student alleging racial and gender discrimination due to his hairstyle, supporting the school district's grooming policy.
Head of swanky NYC prep school accused of ripping antisemitism task force as 'power play by Jewish families'
A head of a Manhattan prep school allegedly dismissed an antisemitism task force as a joke and power play.
Exclusive | Giuliani and Dr. Maria Ryan in battle with WABC over their firing - but radio mogul still loves ex-mayor
Maria Ryan accuses WABC of gender discrimination, claiming a hostile work environment and unfair pay practices during her tenure as a radio host.
Former TikTok executive sues the company for alleged gender and age discrimination
Former TikTok executive sues the company for age and gender discrimination.
Allegations include uneven expectations, retaliation for raising concerns, and inadequate response to sexual harassment report.
Female ex-exec told she lacked "docility and meekness" sues TikTok
Katie Ellen Puris, a senior executive at TikTok, is suing the company and its owner ByteDance for wrongful termination based on age and sex discrimination.
Puris alleges that ByteDance chairman Lidong Zhang forced her out of the company because she did not conform to stereotypes of docility and meekness expected of female employees.
'He was a predator' NYPD lieutenant recalls horrifying sex demands of top cop Jeffrey Maddrey
NYPD lieutenant alleges she was sexually exploited by Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey during a time of financial vulnerability.
Texas: judge rules against Black high school teen in hair discrimination case
The federal judge dismissed most claims in a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student alleging racial and gender discrimination due to his hairstyle, supporting the school district's grooming policy.
Head of swanky NYC prep school accused of ripping antisemitism task force as 'power play by Jewish families'
A head of a Manhattan prep school allegedly dismissed an antisemitism task force as a joke and power play.
Exclusive | Giuliani and Dr. Maria Ryan in battle with WABC over their firing - but radio mogul still loves ex-mayor
Maria Ryan accuses WABC of gender discrimination, claiming a hostile work environment and unfair pay practices during her tenure as a radio host.
Former TikTok executive sues the company for alleged gender and age discrimination
Former TikTok executive sues the company for age and gender discrimination.
Allegations include uneven expectations, retaliation for raising concerns, and inadequate response to sexual harassment report.
Female ex-exec told she lacked "docility and meekness" sues TikTok
Katie Ellen Puris, a senior executive at TikTok, is suing the company and its owner ByteDance for wrongful termination based on age and sex discrimination.
Puris alleges that ByteDance chairman Lidong Zhang forced her out of the company because she did not conform to stereotypes of docility and meekness expected of female employees.
Brett Kavanaugh Is Using the Logic of Dobbs to Pursue a Dangerous New Agenda
The Supreme Court's conservative justices may compromise longstanding sex equality laws in the face of political pressures concerning gender-affirming care.
Mona's Ladies Lounge wins appeal in bid to continue barring men from entry
Mona's Ladies Lounge remains a women-only space after Tasmania's supreme court confirmed its exemption under anti-discrimination laws.
Brett Kavanaugh Is Using the Logic of Dobbs to Pursue a Dangerous New Agenda
The Supreme Court's conservative justices may compromise longstanding sex equality laws in the face of political pressures concerning gender-affirming care.
Mona's Ladies Lounge wins appeal in bid to continue barring men from entry
Mona's Ladies Lounge remains a women-only space after Tasmania's supreme court confirmed its exemption under anti-discrimination laws.
Marital Status in Voting: A Vital Factor Mostly Ignored
Marital status significantly influences voting patterns, with married men strongly favoring Republicans while unmarried women lean towards Democrats.
Exclusive | Emmy-winning TV reporter Rachel Yonkunas abruptly fired after bosses shortchanged her- while male colleagues received plethora of support: bombshell suit
The firing of Emmy-winning reporter Rachel Yonkunas points to significant gender discrimination and unequal treatment in a male-dominated newsroom.
Why some staffing agencies rely on hiring discrimination
BaronHR discriminated against Black and non-Hispanic applicants, leading to a $2.2 million settlement with the EEOC.
Female CU Boulder professors win back pay in settlement
CU Boulder settles a gender discrimination lawsuit with a $4.5 million payout for female faculty due to pay disparities.
Boston Children's must pay nearly $2 million in retaliation lawsuit
Boston Children's Hospital was ordered to pay nearly $2 million for retaliating against a psychologist after she filed a gender discrimination lawsuit.
L.A. County sergeant demoted for 'gossip' after blowing whistle at Sheriff's Department
Gonzalez was demoted for reporting misconduct, sparking concerns over retaliation and the need for better departmental oversight.
Boston Children's must pay nearly $2 million in retaliation lawsuit
Boston Children's Hospital was ordered to pay nearly $2 million for retaliating against a psychologist after she filed a gender discrimination lawsuit.
L.A. County sergeant demoted for 'gossip' after blowing whistle at Sheriff's Department
Gonzalez was demoted for reporting misconduct, sparking concerns over retaliation and the need for better departmental oversight.
Black women on the academic tightrope: four scholars weigh in
Misogynoir significantly impacts Black women's professional opportunities and experiences, particularly in academia.
The Typical GOP "Jezebel" Playbook Is a Loser in 2024
Sexist, racist attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris persist, despite their ineffectiveness in winning elections.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Criticism Still Racist All The Way Down
Conservative criticism of Democratic Supreme Court nominees often attributes shortcomings to ethnicity or gender rather than professional qualifications.
Black women on the academic tightrope: four scholars weigh in
Misogynoir significantly impacts Black women's professional opportunities and experiences, particularly in academia.
The Typical GOP "Jezebel" Playbook Is a Loser in 2024
Sexist, racist attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris persist, despite their ineffectiveness in winning elections.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Criticism Still Racist All The Way Down
Conservative criticism of Democratic Supreme Court nominees often attributes shortcomings to ethnicity or gender rather than professional qualifications.
To men who still want proof' of women's pain: be careful what you wish for | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Men trying period pain simulators often struggle, highlighting women's resilience to pain while raising issues about societal perceptions of women's health.
Frances Conley, Neurosurgeon Who Protested Sexism, Dies at 83
Dr. Frances Conley highlighted systemic sexism in medicine, resigning from Stanford after enduring harassment from male colleagues, sparking widespread discussions on gender discrimination.
Justice Dept. to Pay $22 Million to Settle Claims of Gender Bias
The Justice Department settled a gender discrimination lawsuit against the FBI for $22.6 million, acknowledging unfair practices in their training programs.
Biden to visit damaged areas from historic' Helene later this week' as Trump tries to turn storm into campaign issue live
Biden plans to visit areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, calling it a historic storm.
DOJ settles $22.6 million lawsuit over gender discrimination at FBI training academy.
Justice Dept. to Pay $22 Million to Settle Claims of Gender Bias
The Justice Department settled a gender discrimination lawsuit against the FBI for $22.6 million, acknowledging unfair practices in their training programs.
Biden to visit damaged areas from historic' Helene later this week' as Trump tries to turn storm into campaign issue live
Biden plans to visit areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, calling it a historic storm.
DOJ settles $22.6 million lawsuit over gender discrimination at FBI training academy.
Australia to take Taliban Afghanistan to World Court for gender discrimination
Australia and three other countries are taking the Taliban to the International Court of Justice for gender discrimination against Afghan women.
Taliban to be taken to international court over gender discrimination
International legal action against the Taliban for gender discrimination marks a significant step in holding regimes accountable and may affect future diplomatic relations.
Allied Countries Accuse Taliban of Gross' Violations of Women's Rights
Four countries plan to take the Taliban to court over systematic violations of women's rights in Afghanistan.
Apple supplier Foxconn rejects married Indian women from jobs over 'culture issues' and because they 'have babies after marriage'
Foxconn systematically excludes married women from jobs at its main India iPhone assembly plant due to cultural norms and perceived risk factors.
Older Adults Are Sharing How Far Women's Rights Have Come In Their Lifetimes
Discrimination based on gender in the workplace was prevalent in the late 1960s and 1970s, despite legal protections being established.
Journalism without women in Afghanistan: Stopping the work of female reporters is another form of violence against us
Female journalists in Afghanistan face gender discrimination and restrictions under Taliban rule.
Taliban impose restrictions on movement and work of female journalists, impacting their ability to do their jobs effectively.
Australia to take Taliban Afghanistan to World Court for gender discrimination
Australia and three other countries are taking the Taliban to the International Court of Justice for gender discrimination against Afghan women.
Taliban to be taken to international court over gender discrimination
International legal action against the Taliban for gender discrimination marks a significant step in holding regimes accountable and may affect future diplomatic relations.
Allied Countries Accuse Taliban of Gross' Violations of Women's Rights
Four countries plan to take the Taliban to court over systematic violations of women's rights in Afghanistan.
Apple supplier Foxconn rejects married Indian women from jobs over 'culture issues' and because they 'have babies after marriage'
Foxconn systematically excludes married women from jobs at its main India iPhone assembly plant due to cultural norms and perceived risk factors.
Older Adults Are Sharing How Far Women's Rights Have Come In Their Lifetimes
Discrimination based on gender in the workplace was prevalent in the late 1960s and 1970s, despite legal protections being established.
Journalism without women in Afghanistan: Stopping the work of female reporters is another form of violence against us
Female journalists in Afghanistan face gender discrimination and restrictions under Taliban rule.
Taliban impose restrictions on movement and work of female journalists, impacting their ability to do their jobs effectively.
Brooklyn NYPD captain sues top chief for sexual harassment and retaliation
A police veteran sued a top chief for unwanted romantic physical contact at an NYPD station house.
EEOC says Globe Life created and condoned a work environment that is hostile and abusive to women
Globe Life allowed a hostile work environment marked by pervasive sexual harassment and discrimination against women.
The EEOC's findings indicate serious policy failures at Globe Life and its affiliates, impacting many employees.
India: Hema report reveals sex harrasment in 'Mollywood' DW 08/29/2024
Mollywood facing intense scrutiny due to rampant sexual harassment and assault allegations revealed by the Hema Committee report.
In South Indian Cinema, a #MeToo Reckoning Comes Roaring Back
The Malayalam film industry has faced a reckoning over sexual abuse and harassment, reflecting broader societal issues of gender discrimination in India.
Brooklyn NYPD captain sues top chief for sexual harassment and retaliation
A police veteran sued a top chief for unwanted romantic physical contact at an NYPD station house.
EEOC says Globe Life created and condoned a work environment that is hostile and abusive to women
Globe Life allowed a hostile work environment marked by pervasive sexual harassment and discrimination against women.
The EEOC's findings indicate serious policy failures at Globe Life and its affiliates, impacting many employees.
India: Hema report reveals sex harrasment in 'Mollywood' DW 08/29/2024
Mollywood facing intense scrutiny due to rampant sexual harassment and assault allegations revealed by the Hema Committee report.
In South Indian Cinema, a #MeToo Reckoning Comes Roaring Back
The Malayalam film industry has faced a reckoning over sexual abuse and harassment, reflecting broader societal issues of gender discrimination in India.
Document: San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus' letter to county supervisors
Sheriff Christina Corpus seeks investigations into County Executive Mike Callagy for alleged abuse of power and discrimination undermining her authority.
Female law faculty, students are getting unsettling texts
The rise of female law professors has invited intimidation tactics, highlighting persistent gender discrimination in academia.
Looking for a Woman in Finance? After 200 Years, There Still Aren't Many
Women are underrepresented in finance leadership despite their increasing presence in entry-level positions.
What Could a Menopause-Friendly Workplace Look Like?
Employers are urged to support women experiencing menopause in the workplace through targeted policies and practices.
Half of fans have experienced sexism at matches - survey
Many female and non-binary football fans experience sexism at matches, with fear of repercussions and dismissal of concerns being significant barriers to reporting.
Female barrister applies for boys' club' disciplinary case to be thrown out
Proudman claims she is discriminated against due to gender in disciplinary proceedings by the Bar Standards Board.
Appeals court bans Title IX rule in four more states
A three-judge appeals court reinstated a ban on the Biden administration's Title IX rule in four states regarding discrimination based on sexual and gender identity.
New Yorkers will vote for an "equal rights amendment" to protect abortion, LGBTQ+ rights - LGBTQ Nation
New York's Proposal 1 aims to protect abortion rights and prohibit discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation in the State Constitution.
AG Calls Transgender Sports Ban Illegal, Nassau Exec Hits Back
Blakeman's transgender sports ban facing backlash from AG for potential illegality.
Blakeman defends the executive order by highlighting opportunities for transgender females in other sports categories.
A California border town's first transgender mayor faces recall. Is gender the reason?
The LGBTQ+ pride flag raising event at Calexico City Hall was disrupted by a woman attacking the mayor and council member because of their gender identities.
The recall election in Calexico involving transgender council member Raúl Ureña has brought to light broader issues beyond just local governance, touching on cultural clashes over gender identity.
New Yorkers will vote for an "equal rights amendment" to protect abortion, LGBTQ+ rights - LGBTQ Nation
New York's Proposal 1 aims to protect abortion rights and prohibit discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation in the State Constitution.
AG Calls Transgender Sports Ban Illegal, Nassau Exec Hits Back
Blakeman's transgender sports ban facing backlash from AG for potential illegality.
Blakeman defends the executive order by highlighting opportunities for transgender females in other sports categories.
A California border town's first transgender mayor faces recall. Is gender the reason?
The LGBTQ+ pride flag raising event at Calexico City Hall was disrupted by a woman attacking the mayor and council member because of their gender identities.
The recall election in Calexico involving transgender council member Raúl Ureña has brought to light broader issues beyond just local governance, touching on cultural clashes over gender identity.
Next shop workers win six-year battle for equal pay in landmark case
Next's shop workers won a significant equal pay case, potentially costing the retailer over £30 million, highlighting gender pay disparities in retail.
Thousands of Next employees win landmark claim after six-year battle
Next failed to justify gender pay disparity in landmark equal pay ruling favoring retail employees after a six-year legal battle.
Thousands of Next workers secure landmark 30 million equal pay victory
Over 3,500 employees of Next won an equal pay battle, marking a significant legal victory against gender pay discrimination. The tribunal demanded equal pay and back compensation.
Thousands of Next employees win landmark claim after six-year battle
Next failed to justify gender pay disparity in landmark equal pay ruling favoring retail employees after a six-year legal battle.
Thousands of Next workers secure landmark 30 million equal pay victory
Over 3,500 employees of Next won an equal pay battle, marking a significant legal victory against gender pay discrimination. The tribunal demanded equal pay and back compensation.
Transgender woman Roxanne Tickle wins discrimination case after being banned from women-only Giggle for Girls app
A transgender woman won a landmark gender discrimination case against a women-only app, establishing that sex is changeable under the law.
New York county passes law to restrict trans girls and women from sports venues
Legislature in Nassau County, NY, passed a law banning transgender girls and women from sports facilities to allegedly ensure fairness for cisgender girls.
Letitia James threatens Nassau County executive over anti-trans sports policy
Cease-and-desist letter sent to rescind transgender sports ban
Legal action threatened if executive order not rescinded
Women's roller derby league sues suburban NY county over ban on transgender athletes
Transgender athletes facing discrimination in New York
Legal battle over transgender athletes' access to county facilities
Trans darts star responds after opponent refuses to play her
Transgender darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven demands respect after opponent Deta Hedman boycotts match over gender identity.
Protest to 'reclaim' Hampstead Heath ladies swimming pond amid trans row
Campaigners are planning a protest to reclaim a women's swimming pond on Hampstead Heath amid a row over access for transgender women.
Transgender woman Roxanne Tickle wins discrimination case after being banned from women-only Giggle for Girls app
A transgender woman won a landmark gender discrimination case against a women-only app, establishing that sex is changeable under the law.
New York county passes law to restrict trans girls and women from sports venues
Legislature in Nassau County, NY, passed a law banning transgender girls and women from sports facilities to allegedly ensure fairness for cisgender girls.
Letitia James threatens Nassau County executive over anti-trans sports policy
Cease-and-desist letter sent to rescind transgender sports ban
Legal action threatened if executive order not rescinded
Women's roller derby league sues suburban NY county over ban on transgender athletes
Transgender athletes facing discrimination in New York
Legal battle over transgender athletes' access to county facilities
Trans darts star responds after opponent refuses to play her
Transgender darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven demands respect after opponent Deta Hedman boycotts match over gender identity.
Protest to 'reclaim' Hampstead Heath ladies swimming pond amid trans row
Campaigners are planning a protest to reclaim a women's swimming pond on Hampstead Heath amid a row over access for transgender women.
Trump reportedly used a slur against Harris in private conversations
President Trump reportedly used derogatory language towards Vice President Kamala Harris
The Myth of Female Unelectability
Today's voters do not systematically discriminate against female candidates.
Olympic boxer Khelif calls for end of bullying
Imane Khelif expresses the harmful impact of online bullying and discrimination on athletes, calling for adherence to Olympic principles.
Attacks on Imane Khelif prove what we've long known: Transphobia hurts cis women, too
Misinformation and transphobia can lead to unwarranted attacks on cisgender athletes in the sports world.
Conservatives use shooting at Trump rally to attack DEI efforts at Secret Service
Conservative lawmakers criticize Secret Service's diversity and inclusion efforts after Trump assassination attempt.
Female journalists under attack as press freedom falters
Female journalists face escalating attacks worldwide, risking silencing their voices in the media landscape.
Martine Croxall begins legal action against BBC at tribunal
Martine Croxall and three other presenters have taken legal action against the BBC for sex and age discrimination, claiming they were unfairly demoted and paid unequally.
Dora Akunyili: A Black Woman Who Reformed Nigeria's Public Health Sector - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Black women face similar hurdles in Nigeria and the United States in leadership roles.
Many female entrepreneurs report gender-based discrimination
40% of female entrepreneurs face gender-based discrimination in leadership roles. Confidence is a major challenge for female entrepreneurs.
Rubiales says trial for kiss is 'because I am a man'
Rubiales questions if he is facing trial due to gender
Rubiales denies wrongdoing in kissing incident
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Over two-thirds of female musicians face gender discrimination.
Upcoming events include live gigs, live streamed events, and residencies.
The Forgotten Star of Radio Astronomy
Ruby Payne-Scott helped revolutionize astronomy by pioneering radio astronomy, which allowed scientists to explore the universe using radio waves instead of light waves.
To keep her job as a woman working in the 1940s, Payne-Scott had to keep her work in radio astronomy a secret.
Taliban restricting unmarried women's access to work and travel, UN report says
The Taliban are restricting Afghan women's access to work, travel, and healthcare if they are unmarried or don't have a male guardian.
The Taliban have imposed harsh measures such as barring women from public life, shutting down beauty parlors, and enforcing a dress code.
Stop Using Phrases Like 'Good Fit' In Clerkship Hirings
Law clerks face challenges with gender discrimination and bullying in the workplace.
Clerkship hiring is often based on the idea of finding a 'fit' with judges and chambers culture.