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The spread of hate and racism — confronting a growing public crisis

Conflict & Justice

According to the FBI, In 2017, reports of hate crimes in the United States increased for the third consecutive year.

Susan Carland and Waleed Ali arrive ahead of the 2015 GQ Men Of The Year Awards on November 10, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

For every hate tweet this woman receives, she’ll donate $1 to charity

Belief

Australia’s prime minister ignites controversy by labeling opposition leader a ‘misogynist’

Global Politics

Racial slur hurled at Boston Red Sox player brings to light disguised racism

Global Politics

Prominent Canadian gay rights activist killed in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Global Politics
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Racism in home lending

Business, Economics and Jobs

Minorities in the United States have long been discriminated against in home lending. New studies have found it’s still going on.

An Australian Dictionary Redefines Misogyny

Global Politics

After Australia’s prime minister accuses the opposition leader of misogyny, Australia’s leading dictionary says the word has changed its meaning.

Racism Is Crippling African-American Advances in Mathematics

In a column that quickly got him fired from his post at National Review, John Derbyshire offered some parental advice that he gives his own children when teaching them about the African-American community. This advice, he says, “may save their lives.” One point he argues is that the “mean intelligence of blacks is much lower […]

Death of Chinese-American Soldier Draws Attention to Racism in Military

On Wednesday, eight American soldiers were charged in connection with the death of Pvt. Danny Chen. Chen’s body was found lying in a guard tower on an American outpost in Kandahar province in October. The 19-year-old soldier died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. This case echoes the suicide of 21-year-old Lance […]

South Africa Tackles Hate Crimes

Conflict & Justice

South Africa is taking steps to improve the way it handles cases of hate crimes against gays and lesbians.

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