discrimination
Poll: Muslims most discriminated group in US, but Jews not far behind
By Yonat Shimron — April 2, 2024
(RNS) — The poll, taken in February, reflects changing attitudes toward U.S. Jews in the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and the fierce, now 6-month-old war in Gaza.
A California city wrestles with its history of discrimination against early Chinese immigrants
By Terry Tang and Deepa Bharath — March 21, 2024
ANTIOCH, Calif. (AP) — In the 19th century, Chinese people across California endured discrimination such as wage disparity, bans on property ownership and sundown laws that barred them from going outside after dark.
European diversity campaign celebrating Hijab ended after French backlash
By Joseph Hammond — November 8, 2021
(RNS) — A Council of Europe spokesperson told the BBC the organization had taken down the campaign tweets, 'while we reflect on a better presentation of the project.'
In Ghana, Rastafarian high schooler fights to keep his hair
By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu — October 19, 2021
Hair is an important part of the Rastafarian faith. But an official at the Achimota School in Ghana told Tyrone Iras Marhguy he would have to cut his dreadlocks before enrolling.
Americans are in a mental health crisis – especially African Americans. Can churches help?
By Brad R. Fulton — October 1, 2021
(The Conversation) — More houses of worship are offering mental health programs, especially African American congregations.
Study: Jews of color love Judaism but often experience racism in Jewish settings
By Yonat Shimron — August 12, 2021
(RNS) — The study was intended to foreground the racial diversity of American Jews, a group long assumed to be overwhelmingly white, and to give voice to the experiences of Jews of other races.
Christian baker appeals ruling on gender transition cake
By Associated Press — August 4, 2021
DENVER (AP) — A Christian baker who violated Colorado's anti-discrimination law by refusing to make a birthday cake for a transgender woman has filed an appeal.
India can still turn the tide back toward democracy
By David Curry — July 15, 2021
(Open Doors) — For years, extremist ideologues have dominated India’s executive branch and legislature. Now, the judicial system has fallen.
Report details discrimination faced by American Muslims
By Joseph Hammond — April 29, 2021
(RNS) — The report, titled ‘Resilience in the Face of Hate: Civil Rights Report 2021,’ found a 9% increase in complaints in 2020, even as hate crimes fell by 20%.
Former employee sues Dave Ramsey’s company for alleged religious discrimination, ‘cult-like’ atmosphere
By Bob Smietana — April 15, 2021
(RNS) — The lawsuit claims employees have to submit to Ramsey as a spiritual leader and agree with his views on COVID-19, with no questions allowed.
Chris Hogan, retirement expert and Dave Ramsey protégé, departs Ramsey Solutions
By Bob Smietana — March 10, 2021
(RNS) — Chris Hogan, radio show host and author, said he left Ramsey Solutions for violating the company’s standards.
Dave Ramsey’s new crusade: Ending COVID-19 mask orders
By Bob Smietana — March 5, 2021
(RNS) — Dave Ramsey, the Christian financial guru, has long been a skeptic of COVID-19 restrictions, saying that he and his company will not be ruled by fear.
New Labor Department rule expands religious exemption for federal contractors
By Adelle M. Banks — December 8, 2020
(RNS) — It is the latest development in the long-standing battle over how to balance religious rights with other, particularly LGBTQ, rights.
Most ‘Fox News Republicans’ believe Christians face most discrimination
By Jack Jenkins — November 19, 2020
(RNS) — The 40% of Republicans who trust Fox News most, said PRRI, are more likely to identify as white evangelical Protestants.
Brandeis University stands by caste-bias ban despite pushback from Hindu activists
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald — October 19, 2020
(RNS) — A year-old ban against caste bias, says the Hindu American Foundation, is a ‘deeply problematic’ remedy for a largely nonexistent problem.
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