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
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
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
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
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
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
Women with lupus face a tough battle at work. They often have to hide their pain and act like everything is fine. This is because workplaces value people who seem stable and productive. But for someone with lupus, this can be really hard. Lupus is a condition that causes pain and other symptoms tha
Simu Liu, known for his role in Marvel's "Shang-Chi, " recently took to social media to criticize Hollywood's regression in Asian representation. He shared posts about Asian actors struggling to land leading roles, calling the situation "appalling. " Liu argued that the success of recent Asian-led f
In Canada, a recent study took a closer look at the people who treat cancer with radiation. It's called radiation oncologists. They wanted to see how diverse this group is. They also wanted to know if these doctors face unfair treatment at work. The study asked about many things. It asked about gen
Enxhi Qirici, a former Boston police officer, recently won a $1 million verdict against the Boston Police Department. She claimed her colleagues made inappropriate comments about her personal life and relationship. The jury did not agree that her firing was due to discrimination or retaliation, but
