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LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
Education

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

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Federal court sides with trans athletes & says Donald Trump's executive orders aren't law - LGBTQ Nation

Federal appeals court rules in favor of trans athletes, rejecting attempts to ban trans kids from girls' sports in Minnesota.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Federal appeals court says Trump orders aren't law, rejects trans athlete ban in Minnesota

Transgender students in Minnesota can compete in sports consistent with their gender identity after a federal appeals court ruling.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Federal court sides with trans athletes & says Donald Trump's executive orders aren't law - LGBTQ Nation

Federal appeals court rules in favor of trans athletes, rejecting attempts to ban trans kids from girls' sports in Minnesota.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Federal appeals court says Trump orders aren't law, rejects trans athlete ban in Minnesota

Transgender students in Minnesota can compete in sports consistent with their gender identity after a federal appeals court ruling.
#antisemitism
Education
fromBoston.com
17 hours ago

Concord-Carlisle school district reaches settlement to end federal inquiry into antisemitism

The Concord-Carlisle Regional School District reached an agreement with the Department of Justice to improve policies addressing antisemitism and harassment.
Education
fromBoston.com
17 hours ago

Concord-Carlisle school district reaches settlement to end federal inquiry into antisemitism

The Concord-Carlisle Regional School District reached an agreement with the Department of Justice to improve policies addressing antisemitism and harassment.
Women
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

Why work still sucks for women

Women face significant workplace challenges, including the gender pay gap, leadership barriers, harassment, and unpaid domestic work responsibilities.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
LGBT

Trans teacher forced to use wrong pronouns at school is fleeing her state: "I don't trust Florida" - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
Education

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago
LGBT

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Australia has set aside a ruling allowing the Lesbian Action Group to discriminate against trans and bisexual women, returning the case for reevaluation.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans teacher forced to use wrong pronouns at school is fleeing her state: "I don't trust Florida" - LGBTQ Nation

Saoirse Stone, a trans teacher, is leaving Florida due to discriminatory laws affecting LGBTQ+ individuals in education.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
23 hours ago

He was up for state teacher of the year. Then a right-wing outlet shared his BDSM photos. - LGBTQ Nation

Thomas Rosengren, a teacher, resigned after being contacted about his participation in an erotic performance at a gay leather pageant.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

Beth Bourne disrupted a school board meeting by removing her clothing to protest trans-inclusive bathroom policies.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Australia has set aside a ruling allowing the Lesbian Action Group to discriminate against trans and bisexual women, returning the case for reevaluation.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
Women in technology
fromForbes
4 hours ago

Working From Home Isn't Killing Women's Careers. But Corporate Culture Still Might Be.

Remote work is essential for many women, but proximity to the office often leads to better advancement opportunities.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

A trans woman resigned from a women's health charity amid criticism regarding her role and its implications for women's health advocacy.
Growth hacking
fromHubspot
6 hours ago

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

The global creator economy is projected to reach $1.18 trillion by 2032, significantly impacting minority creators and entrepreneurs.
Education
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Religious law firm convinces nuns to sue state over trans-inclusive law - LGBTQ Nation

Nuns at a Catholic hospice are suing New York over laws they claim violate their religious rights regarding gender identity and pronoun usage.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections

The government will publish new guidance on single-sex spaces after elections on May 7, based on biological sex definitions.
Podcast
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

I was dropped from a faith podcast for being queer

An ordained queer minister faced cancellation from a podcast due to conflicting views on LGBTQIA+ topics, highlighting the need for awareness in faith spaces.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: College in East Bay Eliminates Debt of Graduating Students

Contra Costa College is forgiving up to $1,000 in school debt for graduating students due to a $31,000 donation from its foundation.
Marketing
fromFortune
2 days ago

Azzi Fudd: how I learned to use NIL for transformation, not just transactions | Fortune

NIL opportunities should focus on long-term growth and ownership rather than short-term gains for student athletes.
#disability-rights
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 hours ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair'

Maddie Haining was removed from a nightclub due to her wheelchair being deemed a safety risk, which she called discrimination.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 hours ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair'

Maddie Haining was removed from a nightclub due to her wheelchair being deemed a safety risk, which she called discrimination.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

$35 Million Racial Discrimination Suit Against Troutman Pepper Ends In Settlement - Above the Law

Troutman Pepper settled a racial discrimination lawsuit with former associate Gita Sankano, who alleged dehumanizing treatment and wrongful termination.
Careers
fromFast Company
6 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.
fromApaonline
1 week 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
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Court rules trans people have right to accurate IDs: "Trans discrimination is sex discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

Trans residents in Montana can update legal documents to reflect their gender identity, affirming their rights against discrimination.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why workplaces need a gendered health approach

For decades, work was designed around a fiction, that of the 'neutral' worker, an abstract individual assumed to be fully available, consistent, rational, and unaffected by bodily constraints. But this neutrality was never real.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Watch: Legal adviser helps undercover reporter pretend to be gay for asylum claim

A BBC reporter, posing as a former student wanting to remain in the UK, met one of those advisers, Tanisa Khan. For a fee, she offered to provide evidence to support the fake claim that he was gay.
UK politics
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Family of trans college student flees Idaho after state passes draconian anti-trans law - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho's new law criminalizes restroom use for trans individuals, prompting families like the Devitts to leave the state.
Education
fromChalkbeat
1 day ago

Invitation-only: High-stakes admissions at an exclusive NYC public school

Hunter College High School has a low acceptance rate and is one of the least diverse public high schools in NYC.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Disabled man rejected for dream job' for third time after months of unpaid work

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting and support for journalists.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

Nine universities are suing the government over sudden loan repayment demands for students in weekend courses classified as distance learning.
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

IBM just settled a major anti-DEI case for $17 million

Racial discrimination is illegal, and government contractors cannot evade the law by repackaging it as DEI. The Department launched the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative to root out this misconduct, hold offenders accountable, and end this practice for good.
Social justice
#higher-education
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Colleges quietly cut ties with organizations that help people of color

Federal investigations prompted over 100 colleges to cut ties with organizations that serve racial minorities, affecting diversity programs like the PhD Project.
#caste-discrimination
Social justice
fromNEPYORK
3 days ago

New York Lawmakers and Advocates Rally in Jackson Heights to Advance Landmark Bill to Ban Caste Discrimination - NEPYORK

New York lawmakers are advancing a bill to prohibit caste-based discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

India: A Dalit officer highlights caste bias in judiciary

Caste influences recruitment, interactions, and career progression in the judiciary, affecting Dalit candidates' opportunities and experiences.
Social justice
fromNEPYORK
3 days ago

New York Lawmakers and Advocates Rally in Jackson Heights to Advance Landmark Bill to Ban Caste Discrimination - NEPYORK

New York lawmakers are advancing a bill to prohibit caste-based discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

India: A Dalit officer highlights caste bias in judiciary

Caste influences recruitment, interactions, and career progression in the judiciary, affecting Dalit candidates' opportunities and experiences.
Social justice
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

IBM's government DEI settlement could increase pressure to avoid tech hiring diversity

IBM's settlement with the DOJ dismantles its DEI programs and halts workforce diversification efforts.
#hampshire-college
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Lawsuit against gay activist could help destroy the right to protest, judge & lawyers say - LGBTQ Nation

A federal appeals court ruling may deter individuals from participating in protests, impacting free speech and assembly rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Parents sue over school's trans-inclusive bathroom policy to protect their daughters' "dignity" - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of conservative parents is suing a Wisconsin school district over trans-inclusive bathroom policies, claiming violations of privacy and dignity for female students.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

He came here for safety. America made him fight for it.

Canada's humane refugee program contrasts sharply with the U.S. policy of exclusion and restriction during the same period.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

San Jose State Sues Over Title IX Finding

Officials have said those policies, which include allowing students to compete in the sport that aligns with their gender-not their sex at birth-and to use the corresponding bathrooms and locker rooms, violate Title IX because they deny cisgender female athletes equal opportunities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 bars sex-based discrimination and harassment, and advocates for trans students say the administration is weaponizing the 53-year-old law to advance its agenda.
US politics
LGBT
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The EEOC Is No Longer Protecting Federal Workers From Gender Identity Discrimination

Recent decisions limit protections for federal workers regarding gender identity discrimination and bathroom use.
#texas-tech-university
Higher education
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

University system chancellor orders schools to end academic programs "centered on" LGBTQ+ identities - LGBTQ Nation

Texas Tech University System is eliminating academic programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Higher education
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

University system chancellor orders schools to end academic programs "centered on" LGBTQ+ identities - LGBTQ Nation

Texas Tech University System is eliminating academic programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago

90 Percent of Student Discrimination and Harassment Complaints Were Dismissed Last Year. Here's Why. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

President Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education has created a crisis that critics long feared: leaving marginalized students vulnerable to misconduct with little federal intervention. A new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan arm of Congress, paints a damning picture of how mass layoffs and the slashing of resources at the agency have significantly impacted the civil rights of students.
US politics
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

'This is not about Harvard. It is about higher education.' - Harvard Gazette

The partnership between U.S. universities and government is threatened, risking a brain drain similar to post-war Europe.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 week 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.
Higher education
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help

Blind students face significant challenges due to inaccessible learning materials in online education programs.
Higher education
fromAP News
1 week ago

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren't considering race in admissions

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's data collection on race in college admissions, citing a rushed process and potential privacy risks.
#title-ix
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

University sues federal gov't for threatening federal funding over trans volleyball player - LGBTQ Nation

San Jose State University and the California State University system are suing the federal government over its Title IX determination that the university violated the law by allowing a transgender volleyball player to compete on the women's team.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

University sues federal gov't for threatening federal funding over trans volleyball player - LGBTQ Nation

San Jose State University and the California State University system are suing the federal government over its Title IX determination that the university violated the law by allowing a transgender volleyball player to compete on the women's team.
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