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U.S. Civil Rights Commission Investigates College Admission Bias

By Zach Miners - Nation & World - November 18, 2009

The government is examining whether colleges discriminate against female applicants. more >>

Racism Controversy Swirls for Washington University in St. Louis Students

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - October 27, 2009

A Chicago bar denied entrance to six African-American students. They allege discrimination. more >>

French Vogue's Blackface Shoot Isn't Hip or Edgy--It's Tasteless

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - October 14, 2009

Its publicity stunt snubs models of color. more >>

When Age Bias Hinders the Job Hunt

By Liz Wolgemuth - Money - September 30, 2009

In this economy, older workers may be confronting more age discrimination. more >>

6 Tips for Dealing With Age Discrimination

By Emily Brandon - Money - August 24, 2009

Here’s what to do if you've been treated unfairly in the workplace because of your age. more >>

Discuss Fred Strebeigh's <i>Equal: Women Reshape American Law</i>

Opinion - May 29, 2009

Fred Strebeigh speaks with U.S. News about his new book. more >>

In Recession, Age Discrimination Is More Prominent Than Racism

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - April 13, 2009

As Obama's election shows, racism is out the door. Ageism is sadly here to stay. more >>

Obama is Right to Sign the Ledbetter Law on Sex Discrimination

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - January 29, 2009

Sorry Sam, you're wrong. more >>

Ledbetter Law Makes Sex Discrimination Suits Worse

By Sam Dealey - Sam Dealey - January 28, 2009

Government has a role in combating workplace discrimination, but this is not the way to do it. more >>

Title IX Takes On Science

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - July 15, 2008

Federal agencies are taking stock of sexual discrimination in science and engineering departments. more >>

Sign Me Up for Genetic Testing!

By Liz Wolgemuth - The Inside Job - May 1, 2008

The House passes a bill that won't let employers or insurers discriminate based on the results. more >>

Equal Work, Unequal Pay

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - April 23, 2008

A Q&A with Lilly Ledbetter, at 70 a powerful symbol in the fight against pay discrimination. more >>

Pregnancy, Your Weight, and Your Job

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - April 9, 2008

5 ways you can fight what feels like discrimination (without suing). more >>

House Moves to Fix Pay Equity Horror

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - August 1, 2007

Congress is halfway toward overhauling Supreme Court's absurd observance of deadline. more >>