Airbnb announces changes to combat discrimination
First steps include an instant booking feature and less-prominent profile images.
On Sep 8, 2016 by Lyz Lenz
When virality doesn’t translate to political action
A video of a trans woman’s attack got thousands of views. But just seven showed up to her rally.
On Jul 6, 2016 by Jaya Saxena
Civil rights leaders to meet with Airbnb to discuss discrimination issues
The company says they have ‘zero tolerance’ for any prejudice or bias on their website.
On Jun 22, 2016 by Alexandra Samuels
Here’s how a former ACLU leader is going to improve Airbnb
‘A lot of LGBT people disclose ahead of time because there’s so much discrimination.’
On Jun 6, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Bank of America fires employee after racist Facebook rant goes viral
The Atlanta worker posted that ‘n**gers’ should ‘go back to Africa.’
On Jun 3, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Obama administration hit with 11-state lawsuit in transgender bathroom battle
The lawsuit accused the White House of overstepping its authority.
On May 25, 2016 by Dell Cameron
Gay dating app sells ‘No Bullies No Bigots’ tee in response to ‘No Fats No Fems’
The owner of Jack’d wants the gay community to know that words matter.
On May 13, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
ConEd rescinds job offer over a homoerotic Instagram post—and then backpedals
She lawyered up and was re-offered the position.
On May 3, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
More companies should follow Target’s lead in providing trans bathrooms
‘Everyone deserves to feel like they belong,’ the company said.
On Apr 23, 2016 by Nico Lang
World Cup winners file federal wage discrimination complaint
The women’s soccer team was paid 40 times less than the men’s for its World Cup win.
On Mar 31, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Kroger bathroom sign goes viral for its inclusive, LGBT-friendly message
‘Because EVERYONE goes grocery shopping!’
On Mar 28, 2016 by Marisa Kabas
Georgia governor to veto ‘religious freedom’ bill that legalizes LGBT discrimination
‘I do not think we have to discriminate against anyone to protect the faith-based community in Georgia.’
On Mar 28, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
North Carolina lawmakers face backlash over new anti-LGBT law
The new law eradicates local protections for LGBT people, women, workers, and veterans.
On Mar 24, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Christian students protest Title IX waivers, allege anti-LGBT discrimination
Religious schools are quietly opting out of the federal anti-discrimination law.
On Feb 12, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Indonesia asks Facebook, WhatsApp to block ‘gay emoji’
‘Social media must respect the culture and local wisdom of the country.’
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