Stories tagged: "discrimination"

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Education Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes Won’t Defend Anti-Trans Sports Law

A lawsuit filed by a group of parents claims the law is discriminatory against their trans daughters by prohibiting them from certain activities based on their gender.

Camaron Stevenson Camaron Stevenson May 8, 2023 11:39 am MST
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Law and Policy New Executive Order Prohibits Racial Discrimination Based on Hair in Arizona

Congressional Democrats attempted to pass a federal ban on hair discrimination last year, but the bill was blocked by Senate Republicans.

Camaron Stevenson Camaron Stevenson March 22, 2023 8:11 am MST
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Education School Board Member Harassed Over Board’s Unanimous Decision to End Contract With Anti-LGBTQ University

Washington Elementary School District, representing north central Phoenix and east Glendale, voted to end its contract with Arizona Christian University because the university’s values do not align with WESD’s.  

Alyssa Bickle March 8, 2023 3:57 pm MST
Housing Activists rally outside of Phoenix City Hal on Feb. 1, 2023. (Photo by Jessica Swarner)
Housing Tucson Banned Income-Based Housing Discrimination. Will Phoenix?

Activists are calling on Phoenix City Council to ban housing discrimination based on source of income. 

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner February 15, 2023 1:09 pm MST
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Travel Rental Discrimination: Black, Latino Airbnb Users Denied Reservations More Than White Travelers

A couple of years ago, I intended to book an Airbnb in Surf City, North Carolina. The home was a cute cottage-like beach house that looked perfect for a mini-vacation. The dates I wanted were available, so I filled out the reservation under my name and booked the house. I then quickly received a message...

Araceli Cruz Araceli Cruz December 16, 2022 2:10 pm MST

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Elections Republican ‘LD 4 Strong Team’ Ramps Attacks Against LGBTQ Community

The trio, which seeks to represent Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley in the state legislature, has consistently promoted bigoted rhetoric against the LGBTQ community.

James O'Rourke James O'Rourke August 2, 2022 10:43 am MST
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Local Attorney General Brnovich Sues to Stop Anti-Discrimination Policy From Taking Effect

The new directive requires any agency or program that receives funding from the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service—such as public schools— to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

Camila Pedrosa Camila Pedrosa August 1, 2022 2:16 pm MST