Discrimination
More than a dozen doctors with disabilities say discrimination, lack of support and “grind culture” make it nearly impossible to thrive in their chosen careers.
“I’m angry, I’m disappointed, but most of all, I’m sad not to be representing my country,” swimmer Becca Meyers said.
On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously to allow a Philadelphia-based foster care agency to reject LGBTQ parents on the basis of religious freedom.
The lie that all Asian Americans are successful has many negative career consequences.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Evanston, a Chicago suburb, plans to distribute $10 million over 10 years for past discrimination and the lingering effects of slavery.
For the past several weeks, Asian Americans have questioned how to deal with a recent wave of assaults — many on the elderly — that have coincided with the pandemic.
Gwen Samuel said an employee of the Southington, Connecticut, branch told her, "The money is available. I just don’t feel comfortable giving it to you."
The future of the bill, which would ban discrimination against people based on sexual orientation and gender identity, remains uncertain.
The Nutmeg State's attorney general said he was pleased with the decision, noting, "Every woman and girl deserves protection against discrimination."
The order tells federal agencies to apply discrimination protections to sexual orientation and gender identity, a stark reversal from the Trump administration.