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LWe do a quick recap of the bad anti-trans posturing that ruined the Conservative leadership race. Yes, it will be depressing, but I've just had enough of being doused in this poison and expected to sweep it away and go about my…

Following President Biden's executive order to ensure access to reproductive health care, on July 13, 2022, HHS issued guidance to U.S. retail pharmacies regarding their obligations under federal civil rights laws. These guidelines…

KaHS mural removed (town square - A Broders with permission)KaHS mural removed (town square - A Broders with permission)Recently, we and various citizens have noticed that a well-known mural has been removed from the north wall of the…

FOLLOWING the impressive victory of the South African women's football team Banyana Banyana in the final of the Wafcon (Africa Women's Cup of Nations) on Saturday, there are fears that the players may still face gender discrimination in…

VIJAYAWADAPA Municipal Workers and Employees Federation (AP-MW&EF) General Secretary K. Umamaheswara Rao demanded that the government regularize the services of municipal engineering workers, pay them health allowance and guarantee a…

The Tory leadership candidate has hit out at those pushing anti-British propaganda and has pledged to stop campaigners from toppling statues because they are deemed offensive.Mr Sunak, the outsider in the race to replace Boris Johnson, will…

The organization decided to decriminalize sex work at its…

Attachments Key populations provide valuable input into development of new WHO guidelines In 2020, global networks of key populations – including the International Network of People who Use Drugs (INPUD), Global…

By Jennifer Finney Boylan July 29, 2022 at 12:51 p.m. EDT(Michael Hirshon for the Washington Post) Comment this storyCommentJennifer Finney Boylan is Professor of English at Barnard College, Columbia University and Fellow of the Radcliffe!-->…

Michigan's civil rights law includes protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity under a landmark decision by the Michigan Supreme Court on Thursday.The…

The federal government has collected data on 100 million Americans from 70,000 employers to prioritize investigations into what one report calls "systemic" wage discrimination. The government is also open to more extensive data…

But - with the exception of a brief period between 1984 and 1989 - women were excluded from these festivities and, therefore, from a place at the pinnacle of the sport."And so every time I would tell people what I'm doing...they would…

For more than two years, Edi Whitehead, 27, hasn't been able to stand for more than a few minutes without feeling like he was going to pass out. Since contracting COVID-19 in 2020, they have suffered torturous headaches and difficulty…

Our correspondent Tarn Taran, July 26Punjab roads and PRTC contract workers staged a rally outside the gate of the local roads workshop here on…

Independent MP Zoe Daniel has used her maiden speech in parliament to call for stronger action on climate change, gender equality and restoring public trust in leadership. The former journalist spent years covering the aftermath of climate…

You can watch the full video of by Joni Madison opening speech here. Find some key excerpts from HRC Acting President, Joni Madison remarks as written below: "LGBTQ+ people, regardless of our identities, we must stand up in the…

Rifle shooter Priyal Keni started the sport in 2008, when she was just 13 years old. When she represented India at her first international shooting competition in Germany aged 16, the visit was eventful in every way. “According to the laws…

from Canada Stephanie Case was on everyone's Hardrock 100 watch list before the race even started. The accomplished athlete finished the Hardrock 100 in 33:52:40, second woman to Courtney Dauwalter, who set a course record in 26:44:38;…

The Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade has many hardline conservatives eager to abandon other…

LOS ANGELES, CA, July 23, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ — At Swift Title Loans, we would like to advise our California customers that all branches in California have been closed. However, in Florida we have opened additional branches to better…

By Gina Kim (July 22, 2022, 7:43 p.m. EDT) — A California state court judge gave his preliminary blessing Friday to a $100 million settlement resolving sex discrimination claims by female Riot workers Games who accused the video game…

The story at a glance The cast members of the Bibbidi Bobbidi shop at the Magic Kingdom theme park in Florida will now be referred to as the "apprentices" of Fairy God Mothers. Shop workers were once called "Fairy God…

Days after the Supreme Court struck down abortion rights, Michigan's Republican gubernatorial candidates have been asked if it's also time to roll back constitutional protections for gay rights.None of the five candidates took up the…

The first half of July saw two interesting decisions on the issue of managing gender beliefs in the workplace. In one case, an employment tribunal ruled that refusing to offer someone a job because of their sexist beliefs is direct…

Tavis Smiley Celebrates 1580 KBLA Talk 1st Anniversary in Los AngelesTavis Smiley (Michael R. Moore) After four years away from the media spotlight due to disputed misconduct allegations against him, Tavis Smiley made a celebratory return…

For a democracy to thrive, it must ensure the protection of all its citizens. However, Latin American governments do not recognize what it means to protect all peoples. Women's voices are constantly silenced and as a result the rights of…

Comment this storyCommentLONDON — A sport invented by British author JK Rowling in his hugely popular Harry Potter series — which features witches and wizards flying on broomsticks trying to score goals — is changing brands.The fictional…

Quota Self-redeemable income securities maturing February 1, 2024, with an initial non-redemption period of 6 months All securities payouts based on worst performing Russell 2000® Index, the S&P 500® Index and the NASDAQ-100…

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has approved $60 million in funding to support climate-resilient projects in Benin and The Gambia promoting sustainable practices in vulnerable rural communities in these countries. The…

Transgender and gender non-conforming people, and the families that support them, are under increasing attack in the United States. Proposed and Passed State Laws targeting transgender children and threatening parents of trans…

In early May, Irish Second Level Students Union (ISSU) Uachtarán Emer Neville spoke on behalf of the school's students at the Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality.Ms Neville, along with ISSU Equality Officer Saoirse Exton, were there to…

Brooklyn Center, MN (KROC-AM News) - A 6-year-old girl has died from injuries she sustained in an accident following a police pursuit of a murder suspect.On Friday afternoon, the Central Brooklyn Police Department received reports that an…

Leading the pack of hopefuls is Rishi Sunak, Britain's former Chancellor of the Exchequer whose government resignation last week contributed to the resignation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson. After the second round of voting among…

State lawmakers removed depictions of homosexuality from the list of illegal sexual acts in Pennsylvania's criminal codes. But some activists believe this is just the first step towards equality for…

By Amanda Ottaway (July 15, 2022, 8:34 p.m. EDT) — The Eleventh Circuit on Friday upheld a lower court ruling in favor of Paychex Inc. against a former human resources executive at a company that she agreed, quashing her claims of…

Four winners in different categories will each receive €100,000 The European Commission has launched a new awards program rewarding academic organizations that have made significant progress in developing or…

How Teixeira came to talk about the essentials of class politics while sitting just feet away from a pile of Lynne Cheney books speaks volumes about the state of the American left, where the scholar of 70-year-old felt alienated — and on…

Vijayawada (NTR District): Deputy Commissioner of Police Vishal Gunny will inaugurate the 2K march at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium on Friday, which is organized by Step Ahead for Equality (SAFE) to bring gender equality…

Translations: Seattle Trans Film FestivalMay 5 to 8, 2022 The spotlight on transgender people is a magnifying glass under which the privileged among us become more privileged, while the marginalized are burned.…

What can't you get on Amazon.com? Not a lot. For this reason, avid Amazon shoppers can spend a reasonable portion of their household budget on buying many items from the online retailer.If this describes your situation, you might be…

The departure of Boris Johnson paves the way for more constructive partnerships between the British government and research.Credit: Phil Noble/Reuters Boris Johnson's forced resignation on…

In the most successful revolutions, there comes a time when the dictator is ousted from office by a powerful figure in his entourage. During the Arab Spring, the formula became familiar: a military commander claimed he could no longer sit…

Whether it is monarchy, dictatorship, oligarchy, theocracy or democracy; there is an unwritten rule which obliges the ruler, and that is to protect his subjects, i.e. the people or the governed from all kinds of aggression. Aggression can…

Rishi Sunak, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, would launch a "manifesto for women's rights". (Hollie Adams/Getty Images) Britain's Conservative leadership race has already been squashed over trans rights after!-->…

Comment this storyCommentThe US military has suspended retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, his former communications chief, from his role as a mentor and placed him under investigation after posting a tweet that appeared to mock first lady Jill…

Courtesy of Wikipedia Briana Scurry Second of two parts Recognized as one of the greatest goalkeepers in women's football history, Briana Scurry is also an extraordinary advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. “I am also intersectional…

While we have made real progress towards equality, Australia is still far from giving women the same recognition and encouragement as men.Women have held important leadership positions: Governor General and Governor, Prime Minister, Chief…

As the dust settles after the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health, experts are increasingly concerned about the negative impact of the decision that overturned Roe vs. Wade can have on the mental health and…

With the quarter-finals at Wimbledon 2022 coming to a close, players in both men's and women's realms are getting closer to the only thing sweeter than the smell of freshly cut grass: prize money. Veteran players are…

Five western alumni have been appointed to the Order of Canada, joining more than 7,600 people who have been invested in one of Canada's highest honors since 1967. These alumni were among 85 new appointments…

A candidate running in the crowded Democratic primary in New York's 10th congressional district has called for revisions to the Biden administration's proposed updates to Title IX and the exclusion of transgender people from women's…

New Zealand Cricket and the players' association have signed a historic five-year agreement that will see male and female cricketers receive equal pay.The deal will see female players at international and domestic level receive the same…

WASHINGTON, July 04. (Yonhap) -- A U.S. bill seeks to voice concerns over plans to cut South Korea's Ministry of Equality and Family, the bill said Monday. The State Department's 2023 budget bill from the House of Representatives…

Alabama Rep. Neil Rafferty speaks in support of…

"Wow! NO!" Patricia Arquette screamed halfway through our interview, scrambling to her feet. We were on the sunny patio of a Manhattan hotel, and a room service boy delivering shrimp salad had just let the door close behind him.…

Business in Heels CEO Lisa Sweeney launched the Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards with one purpose: to recognize the good work done by organizations and individuals to advance gender equity in business and across work…

The U.S. Department of Education released proposed changes to Title IX regulations on June 23 to celebrate the policy's 50th anniversary, drawing mixed reviews from higher education experts.Passed in 1972, Title IX prohibits discrimination…

Since the U.S. Supreme Court effectively overturned the landmark 1973 abortion rights case Roe vs. Wade on June 24, activists cried out in fury at a monumental loss of reproductive rights. Yet their messages and calls to action too often…

Mississippi is one of many states that restrict the right to unionize, with laws that allow employers to fire someone at any time. The state also lacks a Department of Labor and Secretary Marty Walsh in the United States. The Department…

Noel Richardsom, men's health activist, with President Higgins. A native of AHANE and founder of the National Center for Men's Health at South East Technological University (SETU), Noel Richardson joined President Higgins at Áras last week…

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Some lenders offer the so-called second lien title loan, using which you can apply for a title loan without a clear title and without a lien. A clear title simply means that the car is entirely with you, no one asks about car…

Placeholder while loading article actions“It is time to respect the Constitution and return the question of abortion to the elected representatives of the people”, wrote the judge Samuel Alito in Dobbs vs. Jackson. With these words, he…

A radical feminist writer has said she intends to sue Nottingham City Council for libel, accusing it of 'unlawfully banning' her from making a speech about council property. Nottingham has canceled a booking at a library for a talk…

Without the passage of Title IX, which celebrated its 50th anniversary on June 23, Branden Lippy and Dina…

State legislators in much of the country are working to restrict the rights of residents based on their gender identity and sexual orientation. According to a recent report by a national gay rights group, new laws that discriminate…

Warner Brothers said it would cover travel costs for abortions. “In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling, we immediately expanded our health care benefit options to cover transportation costs for employees and covered family members…

With the end of a constitutionally protected abortion right, advocates will need new arguments to sway state legislatures.Carolyn Moon is a reproductive rights activist from McLean County and a…

SUNNYSIDE - Calls from "Whether se puede” and “la union is presente” rang out as workers at Ostrom Mushroom…

JThe Biden administration announced changes to U.S. Title IX anti-discrimination rules that would expand the law's protections against sexual assault and harassment and also codify protections for students on the basis of…

Photo: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images It's hard to know where to start even with soccer…

After lengthy discussions on how women too should be involved in environmental protection at the Commonwealth Women's Forum in Kigali on Tuesday 21 June, the conversation took a turn when delegates pointed out that companies…

The petition was filed by Xavier Alexander Musk, who turned 18 earlier this year and filed the case in Los Angeles County Court shortly after. She asks that her name be changed to Vivian Jenna Wilson. Wilson is the surname of his mother,…

How should an employer respond if an employee experiences relationship violence? What if the partner threatened the employee at work? Employers need to be aware of these situations, because relational violence in the workplace is more…

I don't know much about it, but if there's one truth I've gleaned from my nine years of post-secondary education (engineering, public policy, and law if we care): if anyone does something sound complicated, it's either…

Naruemit Pride Parade organizers pose for photos in Bangkok on June 6. Photo by Prachatai This article by Teeranai Charuvastra was originally published by Prachatai, an independent news site in Thailand, and an edited version is…

Just days after the Iowa Supreme Court ruled on abortion rights in Iowa, Democrats in the state are sending out the message that other rights could be at risk. The Iowa Supreme Court released a…

TV rivals Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson avoid crossing paths as they arrive at their Gold Coast hotels ahead of the Logie AwardsBy Kristy Johnson for Daily Mail Australia Published: 6:09 a.m. EDT, June 18, 2022 |…

Violence against women and girls has reached devastating proportions around the world. A United Nations report recently revealed that one in three women, or approximately 736 million worldwide, have experienced physical and psychological…

The NSW Government has announced an investment of $100 million for women's safety in public places, at home and at work as part of next week's Budget.The multi-faceted package is the latest in a series of budget announcements that focus on…

Former United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch speaks at a press conference in 2016. (Photo by Eli Alford, DOJ/EOUSA, via Flickr, Creative Commons) Microsoft and Amazon join a growing group of companies conducting…

President Biden announced several executive actions on Wednesday afternoon to address discriminatory laws and practices against LGBTQ children and adults, as a number of states enact anti-LGBTQ measures. 'The message is simple: Pride is…

A panel of Eighth Circuit judges appeared strongly in favor of upholding a trial court order dismissing a lawsuit brought by Missouri and a dozen other states challenging the use of preliminary estimates on greenhouse gas costs, during oral…

The University Grants Commission, UGC, has ordered universities and colleges to set up an internal complaints committee, ICC, to address gender bias. The UGC has also requested the formation of a special unit that conducts gender awareness…

Transgender students and their allies said Wednesday they will not remain silent in the face of a new state policy they say discriminates against transgender athletes on school teams. "We're at a point…

Transgender flag. (Credit: Vladimir Vladimirov/Getty Images) A Maine seniors' residence operator will adopt a comprehensive non-discrimination policy and provide cultural competency training to staff members under a…

TOPEKA — The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas argues that a state law allowing for the extension of probation for non-payment of fines and fees should be struck down as unconstitutional. A brief…

NDP MP reiterates call for a safe space for women, girls and gender-diverse people fleeing violence OTTAWA – Today, NDP Women and Gender Equality Critic Leah Gazan was joined by community leaders who called on the Liberals to…

Dr. Sara WarnerThe leaked draft of the opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization not only sparked nationwide alarm and protests among women's rights activists and scholars, but also…

It now appears — at least until the call dust settles — that California's statutory efforts to mandate board seats for women and people from underrepresented communities are on hold.The recent defeats that two trial courts inflicted on…

Despite various changes since the establishment of the post-war welfare state, Jenny Chanfreau argues that British social policies have maintained an unequal gender regime. Current policies continue to differentiate between 'worker' and…

Car title loans are designed for people who need cash fast. They offer a short term loan using the title of your vehicle… Car title loans are designed for people who…

St. Thomas, USVI (June 12, 2022) – The Caribbean's largest annual small boat regatta kicks off this week. The TOTE Clinic runs June 13-15, the TOTE Team Race runs June 16, and the International Optimists Regatta (IOR) runs Friday-Sunday,…

Google plans to settle $118 million sex discrimination lawsuit The class action lawsuit involved women holding 236 different job titles. (DTM)About 15,500 female employees learned on Friday that Google planned to settle a year-long sex…

Google plans to settle $118 million sex discrimination lawsuit The class action lawsuit involved women holding 236 different job titles. (DTM)About 15,500 female employees learned on Friday that Google planned to settle a year-long sex…

A Bellefonte-area woman filed a federal lawsuit last week against Penn State, alleging the university's former office of ethics and compliance chief discriminated against men and retaliated against her after reporting the…

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The law firms of plaintiffs Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP and Altshuler Berzon LLP announced today that the plaintiffs have reached an agreement with defendant Google LLC (“Google”), in…

June 10, 2022 U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) presented a Senate resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride…

The following article was originally published on News5Cleveland.com and is published in the Ohio Capital Journal under a content sharing agreement. Unlike other OCJ articles, it is not available for…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the state continually proposes legislation that LGBTQ+ advocates say is discriminatory, a bipartisan group of lawmakers are challenging those bills and trying to push forward Ohio's equity law.Just a week after…

Eurostat has published a monitoring report on progress towards the SDGs in the EU. The report finds that over the past five years the EU has made progress towards most of the SDGs, and although progress on some goals has been faster…

"I felt that the offer presented to me did not match the value I brought to the franchise." Negotiating a contract can be tricky, especially when it comes to careers in Hollywood.…

By BROOKE SCHULTZ, Reporting for AmericaHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Senate on Tuesday passed Republican-sponsored legislation banning transgender women from participating in women's sports.The proposal, which passed 30-20, is…

Placeholder while loading article actionsThousands of workers in Britain had another reason to celebrate after returning from a long weekend to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. They are taking part in the world's biggest trial…

Australia has nearly achieved gender parity in parliament, with women making up 43% of the majority Labor government. It's a refreshing change after so many years of Scott Morrison lies, broken promises and a government that protects men…

VANCOUVER, BC – Canada's warm-up game against Panama has been canceled On Sunday, when the men's team refused to play due to a labor dispute with the country's governing body which includes a request for the women's national team to be…

The June 1 local elections showed a greater bias between male…

The legislation would amend the existing Public Health Act to empower children under the age of 18 classified as “runaway or homeless youth,” or RHY, to provide consent for medical, dental, health and hospital services, and…

Oregon Values ​​& Beliefs Center survey shows research does little to influence public opinion on bathroom access or sports As the nation marks the start of LGBTQ+ Pride Month and 50 years since the!-->…

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to incorporate a budget proposal from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) into the Finance Bill 2022 to provide tax incentives on the issuance of green bonds…