discrimination
MONA Loses Legal Battle, Ordered to Allow Men Into Ladies Lounge Exhibit
The museum argued the refusal of men was the point of the artwork.
$8.5M Nationwide Airbnb Scam Targeted Black People, Prosecutors Allege
Prosecutors allege that real estate "visionary" Shray Goel and an accomplice decided who to scam in part based on racial prejudices.
I’m a Woman of Colour Who Mostly Hooks Up With White Men – Is That Bad?
“I’m in my mid-20s and this is quite bizarre for me. Back in school, I used to be invisible to guys like them.”
Tech Firm Lists ‘Whites’-Only Job, Blames Employee, Nukes Online Presence
The Virginia-based IT and staffing company first claimed a junior employee did it, then changed it to former employee. Its Twitter page, Facebook page, and company website have all been disabled.
‘I Didn’t Have the Right Face’: Tech CEO Says He Was Forced Out for Acting Like a Tech CEO Despite Not Being White
The Asian-American former CEO and co-founder of Iterable alleges in a new lawsuit that the board used a single microdosing incident to mask over the real reason they wanted him gone: He didn’t look the part.
Airline Announces It Will No Longer Sack Pregnant Crew Members
They’ll still be placed on unpaid leave with Singapore Airlines, though, and will have to apply for ground positions.
The Australian Music Industry Is Rife With Sexual Harassment, Report Finds
"This report marks a signal for change in the industry."
How a Former Porn Performer Sued Her School for Discrimination—and Won
Nicole Gililland’s case could be the first of its kind: a win for sex workers who are discriminated against at school and work.
How Black Swimmers Are Reclaiming the Water This Summer
The desire to swim didn’t change my address or income, and it certainly did nothing for the hours it tacked onto my wash days. But I’m finally returning to the pool.
Sex Workers Detail the Financial Damages of Mastercard’s Discrimination
A survey of sex workers shows that 90 percent experienced detrimental effects to their livelihoods after the credit card company implemented stricter rules for the adult industry.
Not Even Indian Students in American Colleges Can Escape Caste Discrimination
A new policy at Cal State University is trying to change that, but they’re getting major pushback from a powerful Hindu American advocacy group.
Jewish Couple Wasn’t Allowed to Adopt Because of Their Faith, Lawsuit Says
The couple was told their Jewish faith didn’t align with the agency’s belief system, according to a lawsuit they filed.