Corrected: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Elizabeth Tang’s last name and the state where Clayton County is located. Title IX, the landmark federal law prohibiting sex ...

A monthslong legal battle between a Texas high school student and his school district over the length of his locs hairstyle has renewed calls to pass a national CROWN Act. Here’s what that means. The ...

Discrimination is treating someone differently because of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender ...

The Sex Discrimination Act is currently in the news following the outcome of a high-profile court case reaffirming transgender rights in Australia. The controversy concerns the meaning of “sex” in the ...

There are laws to protect people from discrimination in buying, renting and living in their homes. By Debra Kamin A federal fair-housing law prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, ...

Large shares of Americans say there is at least some discrimination against several religious, racial and ethnic groups in our society. About eight-in-ten see discrimination against Muslims and Jews, ...

Recently, we've witnessed heated debates about DEI programs (diversity, equity, inclusion). While many are in favor of this movement, arguing that discrimination against certain groups is deeply ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. In 2020, Marlean Ames alleged that she was denied a job promotion and subsequently ...

A new study from the University of Copenhagen challenges the effectiveness of information campaigns aimed at combating discrimination. Social science research provides a clearer picture of the problem ...