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discrimination

A Court Steps In to Stop Hateful Campaign Ads in Portugal

December 22, 2025

In a recent move, a court in Lisbon ordered the removal of campaign posters that targeted the Roma community. These posters were put up by Andre Ventura, the leader of the far-right Chega party. The judge, Ana Barao, said the posters were discriminatory and could stir up hatred against an ethnic min

education

A University Course That Shapes Future Teachers' Views on Immigration

December 22, 2025

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a first-year education course is sparking conversations about its approach to immigration topics. The course, "Identity and Difference in Education, " includes lessons that focus on the language used to discuss immigration and the experiences of immigr

health

Does Going to Church Help When You're Treated Badly?

December 18, 2025

A recent study looked at how going to church affects people's well-being, especially when they face discrimination. The idea was that religion might help protect people from the negative effects of being treated unfairly. The study used data from a big survey of Canadians in 2020. The findings were

crime

A Man's Hateful Actions Land Him in Federal Trouble

December 18, 2025

In a recent turn of events, a man from Columbia, South Carolina, has been hit with serious federal charges. Jonathan Andrew Felkel, 34, is accused of violating his neighbor's housing rights and brandishing a firearm during a violent act. The incident, which took place on July 17, involved Felkel dri

health

Caring for Everyone: Why Good Healthcare for Transgender Adults Matters

December 13, 2025

Healthcare is a basic need. It should be available to all. Yet, transgender and gender-diverse adults often face unfair treatment. This leads to health problems. Why does this happen? Mainly, because of stigma and discrimination. These issues make it hard for them to get good primary care. When care

finance

Big Banks and Crypto: What's Really Going On?

December 11, 2025

Big banks in the U. S. have been acting suspiciously. They've been limiting or even cutting off services to certain businesses, not because these businesses are risky, but because they don't like them. This includes crypto firms, among others. This isn't new. Back in 2013, there was something calle

opinion

Two Americas: A Tale of Progress and Persisting Prejudice

December 10, 2025

In the early 1960s, a stark contrast emerged between the United States' global image and its domestic reality. As African nations gained independence, their diplomats arrived in the U. S. to take up their posts. However, their experiences revealed a troubling truth: racial discrimination was still r

politics

New Immigration Rules Spark Debate and Concern

December 4, 2025

Recent changes in U. S. immigration policies have sparked strong reactions from various groups. The government has decided to pause immigration applications from 19 countries already under travel restrictions. This move comes after a shooting incident involving a national from one of these countries

opinion

Is DEI the Problem or the Solution?

December 1, 2025

DEI programs are facing a lot of criticism these days. Some people think they are unfair and hurt meritocracy. But let's think about this. First, DEI programs were never about giving unfair advantages. They were made to fight discrimination and favoritism. These things go against the idea of merito

education

Northwestern University Settles with Feds for $75 Million

November 29, 2025

Northwestern University has settled a dispute with the federal government. They will pay $75 million. This deal ends a long investigation. The government had accused the university of unfair treatment. They also froze the school's federal funds. The settlement requires Northwestern to change some p