"To Them, You Are Not A Human Being Anymore"
According to the Pew Research Center, nearly half of Muslims living in the U.S.
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New Jersey Prisoners Will Be Placed Based On Gender Identity Under A New Policy
As part of civil lawsuit settlement, the New Jersey Department of Corrections has agreed to make it customary for prisoners to be assigned a prison stay in line with their gender identity.
A Black Woman Says She Had To Hide Her Race To Get A Fair Home Appraisal
Two low home appraisals spurred a Black woman in Indianapolis to administer her own fair housing test. The result led her to file a complaint alleging housing discrimination.
City Says Lawsuit By Black Winston-Salem Firefighters Should Be Dismissed
The City of Winston-Salem and Fire Chief William “Trey” Mayo have responded to a federal discrimination lawsuit filed by a group of current and former firefighters, saying th
Winston-Salem Passes Non-Discrimination Ordinance Updates
The Winston-Salem City Council has passed a fast-tracked update to its non-discrimination ordinance, but it's unclear how the policy will extend beyond the city government.
'It Really Is A Gag Order': California May Limit Nondisclosure Agreements
Former Pinterest employee Ifeoma Ozoma risked a lawsuit when she made public her allegations of workplace discrimination and harassment. She hopes California will ban contracts like the one she had.
Firefighters File Civil Rights Lawsuit Against City of Winston-Salem
A group of Winston-Salem firefighters has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city.
New York Repeals 'Walking While Trans' Law
The anti-loitering law, passed in 1976, resulted in decades of discrimination by law enforcement against women of color and people who are transgender, critics say.
Journalists File Bias Complaint Against LA Times, As Editor Promises Change
On Wednesday LA Times Executive Editor Norman Pearlstine pledged greater diversity and sensitivity. Yet in court, LA Times journalists allege longstanding bias against Blacks, Hispanics and women.
Missouri Cop Who Says He Was Told 'Tone Down Your Gayness' Wins Discrimination Case
Sgt. Keith Wildhaber sued the St. Louis County Police Department in 2017, alleging he was passed over for promotions because he is gay. A jury agreed and awarded him nearly $20 million on Friday.