Stories Tagged as
Discrimination
5 things you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act
by
Eliza Mills
Jun 22, 2018
It's the most important civil rights law protecting people with disabilities.
Why Wall Street isn't going to have a Harvey Weinstein moment
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Paulina Velasco
Mar 2, 2018
Sexual harassment and discrimination in the financial industry is more subtle — and harder to address.
40 years after the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, pregnant employees still face workplace discrimination
Feb 28, 2018
"You know, you inform your boss of a pregnancy on Monday and you're fired on Tuesday. That still happens."
Can medical marijuana become the economic engine of a city?
by
Erika Beras
Sep 15, 2017
Leaders in McKeesport, Pennsylvania are hoping the medical marijuana industry can revitalize the city.
Airbnb closes accounts linked to white supremacy rally
by
Ben Johnson
and Kristin Schwab
Aug 11, 2017
The company said it goes against its terms of service.
North Carolina repeals 'bathroom law'
Mar 30, 2017
The law was projected to cost the state more than $3.76 billion over dozen years.
Why the Kay and Jared jewelry sexual harassment allegations are unfolding outside of public court
Feb 28, 2017
About 250 women and men say there was rampant sexual harassment and discrimination at the company.
For public good, not for profit.
'She persisted': Women pack tattoo shop for solidarity in ink
Feb 24, 2017
Soon after Sen. Elizabeth Warren was silenced on the Senate floor Minneapolis women took words from Sen. Mitch McConnell and turned them on their head, using 'nevertheless, she persisted' as a rallying cry for proponents of women's rights.
Advertising agencies get a message on diversity
by
Gigi Douban
Oct 12, 2016
Corporate clients ask agencies to change their practices — or else.
Complaint alleges discrimination against HIV/AIDS patients
Sep 6, 2016
Large insurers discourage high-cost patients, lawsuit says.