So many of America’s great plays and musicals have been created and performed by Jews. T’s Holiday issue explores why — and gathers dozens of Jewish actors, writers and directors.
Category: Discrimination
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Fired Fox News Reporter Sues Network, Accusing It of Retaliation
Jason Donner, a 12-year employee, said he had lost his job after raising concerns about false statements surrounding the Jan. 6 attacks.
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Is Remote Work the Answer to Women’s Prayers, or a New ‘Mommy Track’?
Post-pandemic work-from-home norms allowed more women to stay in the work force than ever before. Remote work could also make it harder to get ahead.
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Citigroup Discriminated Against Armenian-Americans, Regulator Says
The bank agreed to pay nearly $26 million to settle claims that its employees denied an immigrant community in Southern California fair access to its credit cards.
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Law Firms Warn Universities About Antisemitism on Campus
Two dozen major Wall Street firms sent a letter to top law schools to crack down on discrimination and harassment amid an escalation in incidents targeting Jewish students.
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Harris to Announce Steps to Curb Risks of A.I.
The vice president plans to flesh out a sweeping executive order President Biden signed this week and push toward global standards at a summit in London.
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Disabled New Yorkers Face Extra Costs in Finding Housing
Some landlords are asking disabled people to foot the bill for accommodations, leaving even those with ample resources without an accessible place to live.
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Seeking the ‘Right’ Customers, an Insurer Is Accused of Discrimination
Erie Insurance defends its practice of telling agents to use subjective factors when judging a potential customer. Maryland regulators say the company sought to exclude Black and Hispanic people.
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Inside Kanye West’s Fraught Relationship With Adidas: 7 Takeaways
The runaway success of the Yeezy collaboration between Kanye West and Adidas came at a price as the company tolerated misconduct by him for nearly a decade.
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Kanye West and Adidas: How Misconduct Broke a Lucrative Partnership
Before Adidas broke with Kanye West last fall over antisemitic public remarks, it had tolerated years of his abusive conduct behind the scenes.
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Shakira’s Former Nanny Spotlights Domestic Work in Music Video Cameo
Liliana Melgar made a cameo appearance in Shakira’s latest music video, putting a spotlight on domestic workers and their struggles.