In a significant and contentious decision, the Supreme Court has handed down a #ruling that limits LGBTQ protections in the context of religious objections. The case involved a Christian web designer from Colorado who refused to create wedding websites for same-sex couples based on religious beliefs.
Tag: Discrimination
Ukraine and Palestine: How the West supports one resistance while demonizing the other
Just under eight months have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine, prompting harsh reactions from the West as well as charges of hypocrisy and applying different standards to different situations.
Civilians are being targeted, buildings are being shelled, and an impending refugee crisis hangs over Europe as airstrikes continue to cause death and destruction. If this sounds all too familiar, it’s because it has been happening for a very long time, notably in Palestine and other Middle Eastern and African nations rather than in Europe.
Students Not Allowed to Be Gay on Campus Suing for Federal Change
Despite Oral Roberts University in Tulsa Oklahoma not being Andrew Hartzler’s first choice to further his education, it was the only one his father was willing to pay for. Hartzler’s father had raised him in a conservative Christian environment, in which most aspects of his life homosexuality was taught to be a sin. After nearly facing expulsion for having his boyfriend in his dorm room, Hartzler has joined a lawsuit against the Department of Education, requesting they strike down on the religious exemption that allows this kind of discrimination.
Female Soccer Players Voice Up Against Hijab Ban
In April 2011, France imposed a hijab ban in public areas. Rage has sparked across the country as it was a sign of oppression and nationalism. Even France’s soccer federation doesn’t allow women to wear hijabs during their soccer tournaments. Diakité, a 23-year-old Muslim midfielder, is afraid that she would not be allowed to wear her hijab.
Former United States Secretary of Education Dies at Age 95
A sixth-generation Mexican American and the former United States Secretary of Education, Lauro Cavazos died on Tuesday in Concord, Massachusetts. He was the first Hispanic person ever to serve in the United States Cabinet. In the 1980s, Cavazos saw schools suffering from budget cuts, low academic performances, and increased high school dropouts.
“Come From Away” Shakes the World on the 9/11 Event
If there is any serious-topic Broadway musical that made an impact in the heart of the audience, it would be the Canadian production of “Come From Away.” Songs like “Me and the Sky” and “Welcome to the Rock” drew audiences in when it was newly released in the theatres. The story follows the people of Gander who experience the news of the terrorist attacks in New York City on September 11th. Because of this event, the U.S. airspace closed down for safety and 38 international aircraft found refuge at the Gander airport.
Women Soccer Players and U.S. Soccer Find an Agreement for Equal Pay
In the past six years, the players in the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team complained about getting less pay than the men’s soccer team. It is the 21st Century and yet the United States is still conducting unequal gender pay in sports teams. Their bosses have settled an agreement that the team would share $24 million to pay the players. The president of U.S. soccer said that this is not an easy task, but they are glad they are able to move forward to fight for equality in sports for equal pay.
Everything You Need to Know About The Brian Flores NFL Lawsuit
Brian Flores, the former football team coach for the Dolphins, filed a lawsuit against the National football league, or more widely known as the NFL, and the Giants. The other teams included in this lawsuit were the Denver Broncos and the Dolphins. Flores sued the NFL and the teams for participating in discriminatory hiring practices on the basis of race.
There were several reactions to this lawsuit by those that were involved.
Singer Jason Derulo Alleges American Airlines of Racially Discriminating Him
On Wednesday, February 8, 2017 singer Jason Derulo posted a video on Instagram claiming that he was racially profiled by American Airlines employees. A member of his group was trying to check in 19 pieces of luggage and was told that they will have pay 6,000 dollars in order to get them check in. […]
