Podcasts about Civil Rights Act

EELP senior staff attorney Hannah Perls speaks with speaks with Debbie Chizewer and Nick Leonard about environmental justice lawyering, including leveraging Title VI of the Civil Rights Act on behalf of frontline communities. Debbie Chizewer is a managing attorney with Earthjustice based in Chicago, where she leads the organization's Midwest litigation strategy. Nick Leonard is the executive director of the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center based in Detroit, which provides legal representation to communities across Michigan. This is the second episode in a 2-part series on Title VI. Transcript at https://eelp.law.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CleanLaw_EP99.pdf Links mentioned in episode: Episode I in this series https://soundcloud.com/user-995691545/ep-9860-years-of-title-vi-of-the-civil-rights-act-part-1-la-v-epa Great Lakes Environmental Law Center https://glelc.org/ Earthjustice Midwest Office https://earthjustice.org/office/midwest CARE v. EPA, No. 4:15-03292-SBA (N.D. Cal.) https://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/114.20order20032030202018.pdf US Ecology Agreement between Michigan EGLE and Complainants https://www.sierraclub.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/title-vi-use-north-2024-08-29-title-vi-complaint-agreement-complaint-no-20-001-d-use-north-final_.pdf

The 1964 Civil Rights Act outlaws discrimination on the basis of sex in employment. In addition, in 1972, The Higher Education Act was amended to prohibit the exclusion of any person from any federally funded educational program or activity on the basis of sex. These seemingly simple prohibitions have recently been the focus of considerable attention. How, for example, do they apply to individuals whose gender identity is seemingly at odds with their biological sex? What does the Bostock decision say about their situation? Is a federally funded school required to assign bathrooms, showers, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters based on gender identity? Is an employer required to do so? If not required, is it permissible for these entities to do so under the law? What about athletics? What about prisons? And quite apart from what the law is now, what should it be? What about what is often called “gender affirming” treatment? Should a parent be able to obtain such treatment for a child? Should a parent be able to refuse it? What is the role of schools? Should the government be obligated to fund “gender affirming” care for prisoners or individuals on relief? Finally, does or should the law require others to accept a person’s preferred gender identity—at work, at school, elsewhere—and/or adjust their speech to reflect that identity?Featuring:Prof. Doriane Coleman, Thomas L. Perkins Distinguished Professor of Law, Duke Law School Ms. Erin Hawley, Senior Counsel, Vice President of Center for Life & Regulatory Practice, Alliance Defending FreedomHon. Andrea Lucas, Commissioner, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionProf. Sarath Sanga, Professor of Law & Co-Director, Center for the Study of Corporate Law, Yale Law SchoolMr. D. John Sauer, Principle, James Otis Law Group LLC; Former Solicitor General, MissouriModerator: Ms. Jennifer Braceras, Founder, Independent Women’s Law Center; Former Commissioner, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

Last year, the Supreme Court decided the cases of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Student for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina (SFFA). The Court held that the admissions programs of Harvard and UNC violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The decision has been interpreted broadly as outlawing race affirmative action in college and university admissions. However, in footnote 4 of the opinion, the Court indicated that its decision “does not address the issue” of race-based admissions programs at the military academies. Shortly after the release of SFFA, Students for Fair Admissions sued both West Point and the Naval Academy to directly challenge their admissions programs. This webinar will provide a litigation update in these cases and explore the ramifications of the exemption to the SFFA holding created by footnote 4 of the opinion.Featuring:John E. McGlothlin, Special Projects Officer, National Guard Bureau, Office of the Inspector General; Adjunct Professor, University of Maryland Global CampusJohn J. Park, Jr., General Counsel, Indigo Energy(Moderator) Devon Westhill, President and General Counsel, Center for Equal Opportunity

Nach den Ereignissen des 5. und 6. November 2024 (für Leser weit in der Zukunft: die Wiederwahl Donald Trumps und die Implosion der Ampel) habe ich erst mal das getan, was jeder vernünftige Linksgrünversiffte macht: Polit-Abos kündigen, Podcasts abbestellen, unpolitische Bücher lesen. Nur nicht diesen Quark konsumieren.In den US-amerikanischen Medien wurde endlos Nabelschau und Fingerzeig betrieben, wer Schuld habe am deutlichen Wahlsieg eines verurteilten Straftäters mit faschistischen Tendenzen. Langweilig. Der Drops ist gelutscht. Amerika ist weit weg, sollen sie sich doch zu dem machen, als was viele die USA schon immer sehen: ein Russland mit besserer Musik.Ein Podcast der im Abo blieb war der des, Sänges/Bassplayer/Bandleaders der "The Long Winters", John Roderick, beileibe kein unpolitischer Mensch, der keinen Hehl daraus macht, dass er linksliberal im amerikanischen Wortsinn ist. Wohnhaft in Washington State ist er der klassische Westcoast-Intellektuelle - mit einem Twist: Er selbstreflektiert. Unerhört. Dabei eckt er an, aber nicht um anzuecken, sondern, weil das nicht anders geht, wenn man selbstreflektiert.Seine neueste Show ist eine minimalistische Stunde, in der er ohne Schnitt, Vor- und Abspann Fragen beantwortet. Sie ist nur für Patreon-Abonnenten abrufbar, was den Hörerkreis einschränkt und Prinzip ist. Es hält die empörten Trolle auf Distanz und John gibt somit ungefiltert seine Meinungen zu wirklich allem kund. Roderick ist Mitte fünfzig, weiß, ist rumgekommen (Drogen, Musik, lange Reisen) hat ein enormes Geschichtswissen (Balkan, Naher Osten, USA) und in seinem Leben schon irgendwie alles gemacht: er war Junkie, Koch in den 24/7 Grunge-Volksküchen im Seattle der 90er Jahre, hat dort für den Stadtrat kandidiert, hat in Alaska gewohnt, sein Vater wurde mal fast Stabschef von JFK - ein wahrer Renaissance Man. Er beantwortet druckreif, unaufgeregt, ruhig und perfekt verständlich, was er gefragt wird. Und wenn er nicht sicher ist, lässt er uns an seinem Gedankengang teilhaben - wohin auch immer er führt.Roderick nimmt seine Show einmal die Woche zum Ende des Tages auf, in perfekter Tonqualität, ein Musiker halt, irgendwo zwischen Kamingespräch und ASMR und so kam es, dass er am Wahlabend am Mikro saß, zu einem Zeitpunkt als die Wiederwahl Trumps von den TV-Stationen noch nicht "gecallt" wurde aber dennoch unvermeidlich war.Statt sich in ein aufgeregtes "Wie kann denn das sein?!1!!" zu flüchten erzählte Roderick eine Stunde lang, in einer enormen analytischen Ruhe und Schärfe davon, was das Problem der Linken im Land sei. Dabei kann im Zeitalter von einer Million Monkeys an den iPhone-Keyboards nicht mehr viel Neues herauskommen, denkt man, aber wegen ebendieser fällt es sicher nicht nur mir schwer, die Schlenker und Bremsspuren zu sehen, an denen man erkennt, an welcher Stelle der progressive Bus von der Fahrbahn abkam und gegen den Brückenpfeiler fuhr.Obwohl John Roderick die Show, normalerweise hinter der Paywall, mittlerweile freigeschaltet hat (so enorm positiv war das Echo) hat sicher nicht jeder den Willen oder die Muße, seine Analyse zu hören, weshalb ich sie hier zusammenfasse und ein bisschen extrapoliere und auf die deutsche Situation transponiere. Denn sie ist interessant. Und sie ist nicht einfach. Und wir haben im Februar zur Bundestagswahl zwar keinen Trump abzuwehren, aber eine mögliche Verfestigung faschistischer Parteien. Das zu verhindern, ist mit Sicherheit zu spät, dafür ist die Zeit zu kurz, aber man kann schon jetzt eine Idee haben, was schief laufen wird.Donald Trump hat die 2024er Wahl nicht wirklich knapp gewonnen und John Roderick fragt sich und uns: "Können 70 Millionen Amerikaner Rassisten sein?" Meine leicht radikalisierte Antwort wäre "Klar, warum nicht?". John hält es für "insane" das zu glauben. Und natürlich, wenn man kurz die Blase verlässt und das Hirn einschaltet, muss man ihm Recht geben. John kann für Kentucky und Alabama sprechen, ich für Dippoldiswalde und Anklam, und in allen vier Gegenden gibt es Leute, die Einwanderer nicht brauchen und dennoch keine Rassisten sind. Sie sind vielleicht keine besonders guten Menschen, aber Rassismus ist etwas anderes. Das bekommt man raus, wenn man die Hillbillies fragt und nur eine verschwindende Minderheit wird etwas von ethnischer Abstammung, Hautfarbe oder Volksgesundheit faseln. Die meisten werden ein paar Argumente aus ihrer Facebook-Blase bringen und wenn man die dann mal überhört, denn sie führen nicht zum Ziel, kommt im Allgemeinen Indifferenz heraus, irgendein diffuses Gefühl der Benachteiligung vielleicht, aber kein Wunsch nach KZ und Gaskammer. Das verkompliziert die Analyse der Ursache für die Wahlniederlage, denn im persönlichen Gespräch sind es meist supersweete Leute, die die rassistischen Arschlöcher wählen. Man bekommt den Kopf nicht drumrumgewickelt.Das Problem im Wahlkampf 2024 war, dass das Anti-Trump-Argument "Aber hörst Du nicht, was der da sagt?!" nicht zog. Denn Nein, das hören "die" nicht. Auf Deutschland umgesetzt: Der Klempner aus Dipps und die Frisöse aus Anklam geben keinen S**t. Es ist schon anstrengend genug am Sonntagvormittag alle vier Jahre in die beschissene Mittelschule zu schlürfen um irgendwas zu wählen, statt beim Heimspiel des VFC Anklam fünf Biere zu kippen, wirklich nervend ist es jedoch, sich wochenlang vorher irgendwas anzuhören, was im besten Fall die Ansage ist, dass man seinen eigenen Beruf nicht mehr Frisöse nennen darf und im Zweifel darauf hinausläuft, dass man permanent als "schlechter Mensch" durchbeleidigt wird, weil man kein Shawarma mag, nicht dass der Klempner-Ralle das schon mal gegessen hätte. Das Resultat ist, dass man das Kreuz bei denen macht, die exakt das Gegenteil davon behaupten, und sei es noch so sinnfrei, krude oder dumm. Die Chance, dass der Ralf und die Gabi dann unter einer AfD-Regierung, der John und die Karen unter Trump, zu besseren Menschen werden, ist gering. Das sollte man also verhindern. Und hätte man verhindern können. Die Zeichen standen an der Wand, bzw. den Flatscreens. Sie wurden ignoriert und John Roderick kommt zur zweiten These.Diese ist überraschend: Die Demokraten sind die Partei der Wissenschaftsfeindlichkeit geworden. Hear him out. Wenn man auf den Wettstreit zwischen Konservatismus und Progressivismus (also kurz: Rechts und Links) seit dem Ende des 2. Weltkriegs schaut, war zunächst die Rechte die Kraft, die nicht gefragt hat "Was ist?" sondern gepredigt hat "Das soll sein!". Wissenschaftliche Realitäten spielten nur eine Rolle um überwunden zu werden. Schwule gibt's - aber sollten nicht. Atheisten gibt's - aber gehören weg. Frauen an den Herd, sagt Jesus. Die Republikaner als die Partei des "Sollte", die Demokraten als die Partei des "Seins".Von den Sechzigern an, hat die Linke dann versucht, den Ist-Zustand der Gesellschaft institutionell abzubilden und in Gesetze zu gießen: vom Civil Rights Act von LBJ 1964 bis zur Legalisierung der Homoehe 2015 war dieses Projekt erfolgreich. Denn unterhalb dieser großen Gesetzgebungen gab es tausende Regelungen, die die Sicht der amerikanischen Gesellschaft auf die anlassgebenden Ungerechtigkeiten verändert hat.Was beim obligatorischen M/W/D in Stellenausschreibungen begann, ist mittlerweile ein Klischee: die Personalchefin in vielen Firmen in den USA ist schwarz und weiblich. Bei der schreiende Ungerechtigkeit von Stonewall 1969 in New York City, die in der Homo-Ehe ihr vorläufiges Ende hätte finden sollen, schoss man deutlich übers Ziel hinaus, als ein christlicher Bäcker sich weigerte eine Hochzeitstorte für eine Schwulenhochzeit zu backen und das nicht in einem Schulterzucken endete, sondern einem Urteil des obersten Gerichtshofs (er darf).Dass das Leben in general ein Anderes und für fast alle ein Besseres ist, wenn man Los Angeles 2024 mit Nashville 1954 vergleicht, sollte einleuchten. Natürlich ist weder Rassismus noch Homophobie abgeschafft, noch lebt man in den USA in einem egalitären Hölle Paradies ohne Streit und Dollerei, aber beide hier beispielhaft genannten Probleme sind so enorm viel kleiner als vor siebzig Jahren, dass das keiner bestreiten kann. Und dennoch passiert genau das. Es ist nie genug, es gibt keinen Stolz aufs Erreichte. Deshalb ist es weit unterhalb der "cancel culture"-Schwelle geradezu unmöglich, eine Meinung zu irgendeinem linken Thema zu äußern, ohne dass das in unproduktivem Streit endet. Betonung auf "unproduktiv", denn es geht im Allgemeinen in solchen Palavern, selbst zwischen Diskutanten absolut auf derselben Seite, nie um das "Wie verbessern?" sondern immer um das "Was verbessern?". Man hat es nach acht Jahren Obama geschafft, dass man eine Krankenversicherung für alle hat, dass man die Homoehe hat, dass man nicht weit davon entfernt war, das Recht auf Abtreibung in den Verfassungsrang zu heben. Statt ein bisschen zufrieden mit den eigenen Erfolgen zu sein und sich zur Abwechslung mal um das zu kümmern, was auf der anderen Seite der politischen Trennlinie so an Problemen ansteht, bemühte man die sogenannten "weichen" Wissenschaften, herauszubekommen, was man denn noch so an Ungerechtigkeiten beseitigen könnte.Despektierlich bezeichnet man als "weich" im weitesten Sinne Geisteswissenschaften, also alles unterhalb der Biologie, da wo es ein bisschen schwammig wird, nicht so eindeutig wie ein Klavier, das dir auf den Kopf fällt, wenn der Nachbar es aus dem Fenster schmeißt. In den "harten" Wissenschaften ist 2+2=4, ein Meter ein Meter, ein Kilo ein Kilo, da ist schwer gegen anzuargumentieren. In den weichen Wissenschaften geht es um den Menschen und der ist unberechenbar. Aber, wenn man halbwegs solide rangeht, kann man mithilfe von Soziologie, Psychologie und ein bisschen Statistik ein Bild vom Ist-Zustand der Gesellschaft erhalten. All das passiert auch seit vielen Jahrzehnten, es gibt endlos Lehrstühle für Soziologie, Anthropologie, Kommunikationswissenschaften mit Spezialisierungen für Queer Studies, Intersektionalitätsforschung und Feministischer Theorie, alle mit ihren eigenen Studiengängen, Papers und Seminaren.Problem: die Zahlen die in diesen Fakultäten auflaufen, sagten spätestens seit der Finanzkrise von 2008, dass, wenn man alle Amerikaner fragt, diese überwiegend einen S**t geben, was in diesen Fakultäten erforscht wird und dass es eine Mehrheit der Wähler einfach nicht interessiert, ob der Jerome und der Dave ein Recht haben, die Hochzeitstorte von der Karen gebacken zu bekommen. Es kommt eher raus, dass sie es ein bisschen ungerecht finden, dass sie ihr Haus verlieren an eine Bank, die noch vor ein paar Jahren fast bankrott war. Und selbst wenn sie das nicht so konkret formulieren können, wundern sie sich einfach, warum alles so ein klein bisschen beschissener geworden ist, als vor ein paar Jahren. Was die meisten Umgefragten nicht mehr hören konnten war #metoo, #gamergate und #cancelculture und was soll das überhaupt sein? Aber da gab's zum Glück diesen Trump, der sich darüber lustig machte, seltsamer Typ, aber irgendwie funny. "Und what?! Den kann man jetzt wählen?" sagte Bob zu Babe 2016. "Ok, who gives a s**t. Das machen wir jetzt mal. Schluss mit dem permanenten Erklärbärshit, was man sagen darf und was nicht." Das wurde statistisch vor jeder Wahl im letzten Jahrzehnt so erhoben und spiegelte sich 2010, 2016 und jetzt 2024 in den Ergebnissen wider.Und es wurde jedes Mal vor der Wahl ignoriert. Denn das kann doch keiner glauben, dass sich die Mehrheit nicht um Trans-Rechte, nicht um Pronomen, nicht um Umweltschutz kümmert.Nun, wenn man Tatsachen ignoriert und glaubt es besser zu "fühlen", ist man nur ein paar Schritte von einer Religion entfernt. Und dass Wunschdenken keine Tatsachen in der Wahlnacht schafft, hat sich ein ums andere Mal erwiesen. Ein ums andere Mal wurde gewunschträumt, dass die Frauen aus den Vororten es dem Trump zeigen werden. Die waren schließlich selbst mal schwanger, haben vielleicht abgetrieben, kennen wenigstens eine, die das hat. Das stimmt zwar rein statistisch, aber diese Frauen aus den Vororten haben auch ihr Haus mit Verlust verkaufen müssen, schon zweimal seit 2008, und deren Männer haben ihren Job in der Kühlschrankfabrik verloren und es half nicht viel, dass der neue Fridge aus China nur $199 kostete, denn der ist schon wieder kaputt. Abortion my ass, da wählt man doch den, der irgendwas von Zoll auf chinesische Kühlschränke erzählt, auch wenn irgendjemand Anderes sagt, dass das den nächsten importierten Kühlschrank teurer machen würde? Who knows, irgendwas erzählt immer einer.Die Demokraten haben genau das in Statistiken präsentiert bekommen, haben es aber nicht geglaubt und dachten, dass ein schicker Werbespot mit Julia Roberts die Sache regelt, das TikTok-Äquivalent zum Absingen eines Gospels um den Teufel zu vertreiben. John Roderick erzählt von einer Fahrt im Taxi kürzlich. Der Fahrer, ein Einwanderer aus Nigeria sagte sinngemäß: "Na klar wähle ich Trump. Wir sind Katholiken, ich habe zwei Söhne und zwei Töchter und die sind männlich und weiblich und wer was anderes sagt, der ist des Teufels. Und den Teufel wähle ich nicht."Und so schauten die Linken ungläubig auf die, wenn auch kleine, Prozentzahl von Schwarzen, die sagten, dass sie Trump wählen werden, auf die durchaus beachtliche Zahl von Muslimen, die das gleiche sagten (Warum wohl?), und die verglichen mit früher regelrecht riesige Menge von Latinx die genau dasselbe ankündigten - und niemand hat es ihnen geglaubt!Das ist nicht nur wissenschaftsfeindlich - es ist rassistisch! Da kämpft die Linke seit Jahrzehnten dafür, dass Nicht-Weiße sich gesellschaftlich repräsentiert finden, dass sie nicht permanent gegen Rassismus ankämpfen und anwählen müssen, sondern sich, wie der weiße Dude next door, bei einer Wahl mal um ihr Leben und ihre persönlichen Interessen kümmern können und dann machen die das, kündigen es in Umfragen sogar an, und die Demokraten so: "Hey, Minderheit, Du wählst falsch!" WTF?Und so stolperte die US-amerikanische Linke den Rechten in die Falle und so werden es die linken Kräfte auch im Februar in Deutschland tun. Ok, sie wachen langsam auf, Robert Habecks Küchentischnummer, die Betonung während des Parteitags der Grünen, dass man die Partei der Freiheit und gegen Bevormundung sei, scheint direkt auf Analysen des Wahldesasters der Demokraten zurück zu gehen - das wäre ja auch furchtbar, wenn man nicht mal dafür Fachkräfte hätte. Aber es wird zu spät sein. Auch, weil sich die Internetkommentare gegen das, was John Roderick (und in Fortsetzung ich hier) schreibe, wie von selbst verfassen. Natürlich werden überall Transmenschen diskriminiert, syrische Flüchtlinge gejagt, Schwule verprügelt und wenn man Twitter gewinnen will, schreibt man das empört unter so ein Essay und postet am 23. Februar 2025 um 18:03 Uhr auf Mastodon dass Deutschland Naziland sei.Oder man überlegt, ob es, vereinfacht gesagt, möglich ist, mit einer Sammlung von 5% Themen eine Wahl zu gewinnen, in der 100% abstimmen? Ob man sich vielleicht doch mal der Themen annimmt, die Gabi und Ralf beschäftigen, wo die Lösung nicht moralisch einfach, sondern kompliziert und nebenbei noch existentiell ist. Kapitalismushit, you know? Keiner will, dass die Linke Diskriminierungen leugnet. Aber, mal rein arithmetisch, diese "passiert" (sorry!) per Definition immer Minderheiten - bei Wahlen gehts aber um Mehrheiten. Das ist nicht kompliziert.Kompliziert ist natürlich aus dieser Erkenntnis eine Strategie zu formulieren. Ein "weiter so" kann es nicht sein. Eine Brandmauer macht nur Sinn, wenn eine Mehrheit auf der richtigen Seite steht. Eine jede Idee zu einem veränderten Umgang mit dem Wahlvolk abzuschmettern, nur um ein Argument im Plenum zu gewinnen, führt geradewegs in den Faschismus.John Roderick hat das analysiert, als es zu spät war und so wie die Welt jahrelang den Weg in den Faschismus anhand der zwanziger und dreißiger Jahre des 20. Jahrhunderts in Deutschland analysiert hat, können wir das hundert Jahre später von unserer Seite des Atlantiks aus machen - diesmal in realtime. Wir sollten die Chance nutzen, bevor es auch hier wieder zu spät ist. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lobundverriss.substack.com

This Day in Legal History:  Articles of Confederation AdoptedOn November 15, 1777, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Articles of Confederation, establishing the first constitutional framework for the United States. Crafted during the Revolutionary War, the Articles aimed to unify the thirteen colonies under a single government while preserving their independence and sovereignty. This early governing document reflected deep fears of centralized authority, granting Congress limited powers such as conducting foreign diplomacy, declaring war, and managing relations with Native American tribes. However, it lacked crucial mechanisms for enforcement, taxation, and regulating interstate commerce. Under the Articles, each state retained significant autonomy, with Congress functioning as a weak central body unable to compel states to contribute financially or militarily. Unanimous consent from all states was required to amend the Articles, which proved a significant obstacle to addressing its shortcomings. These limitations became increasingly evident in the post-war period, as the fledgling nation struggled with economic disarray, unpaid war debts, and internal unrest such as Shays' Rebellion.The Articles served as a critical stepping stone in American constitutional development, highlighting the need for a more robust federal system. In 1787, the Constitutional Convention convened to replace the Articles, ultimately resulting in the U.S. Constitution, which created a stronger, more balanced federal government. Despite its shortcomings, the Articles of Confederation represented a bold experiment in democratic governance and the principle of federalism that continues to shape the nation's identity.Continuing the procession of unqualified and ill-equipped appointees, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated members of his criminal defense team for key positions in the Justice Department, including Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general. Blanche, a former Cadwalader attorney, is currently defending Trump in federal cases related to attempts to overturn the 2020 election and the mishandling of classified documents. Prior to representing Trump, Blanche was best known for defending Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign chairman, who was convicted of tax and bank fraud in connection with consulting work for pro-Russian Ukrainian politicians. Blanche's nomination marks a significant appointment, as the deputy attorney general oversees the Justice Department's daily operations and investigative agencies like the FBI. Trump also nominated John Sauer, who argued successfully for broad presidential immunity in a 2020 election-related case, as solicitor general. Former Representative Matt Gaetz has been nominated for attorney general, signaling Trump's intent to place loyal defenders in top positions. Emil Bove, another member of Trump's legal team, has been tapped to serve as Blanche's acting deputy during the confirmation process. These appointments underscore Trump's aim to reshape the Justice Department amid ongoing scrutiny of investigations into him and his associates. All nominations require Senate confirmation but if you have retained faith in our institutions to keep bozos out of office, I have a bridge I'd love to sell you.Trump Picks Trio of His Lawyers for Top Justice Positions (3)Trump picks his defense lawyers for top Justice Department posts | ReutersThe Palm Springs city council has unanimously approved a $5.9 million reparations package for former residents of Section 14, a predominantly Black neighborhood demolished in the 1960s for commercial development. In addition to this settlement, the city plans to allocate $21 million toward housing and small business initiatives aimed at supporting the affected residents and their descendants. The Section 14 neighborhood also housed Latino families and other immigrants, many of whom have long sought recognition and compensation for their forced displacement. The settlement will provide payments to over 1,200 former residents and descendants, amounting to approximately $4,000 per person after legal fees. As part of the agreement, recipients must sign waivers releasing further claims against the city.Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein acknowledged the limits of financial restitution, describing the reparations as a symbolic step toward addressing past injustices. Advocacy groups like Section 14 Survivors and civil rights attorneys representing the displaced view the settlement as an important acknowledgment of the city's role in the destruction of the community. This initiative joins a small but growing number of reparations efforts in the U.S., such as Los Angeles County's 2022 return of prime beachfront property to the descendants of an African-American couple unjustly stripped of their land.California resort town of Palm Springs approves race reparations package | ReutersA federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a Texas student, B.W., who alleged he was bullied for being white and a supporter of Donald Trump. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals split 9-9, which let a lower court's decision stand. B.W. argued that from grades 8 through 10, he faced harassment, including being called "Whitey" by a teacher, having a meme made of him as a Ku Klux Klansman, and being ostracized for his political and religious beliefs. He claimed the school district violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits racial discrimination in federally funded education programs.A prior panel had ruled that B.W.'s allegations were primarily tied to his ideological beliefs, which Title VI does not cover, and the evenly split rehearing reaffirmed this. Conservative judges, including Trump appointee James Ho, dissented, asserting that B.W. plausibly faced severe racial harassment because of his whiteness. However, the majority of judges noted that ideological bullying does not qualify as racial discrimination under Title VI. B.W.'s lawyer has indicated plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, citing the importance of protecting students from discrimination regardless of race, religion, or political beliefs. The case highlights ongoing debates over the scope of federal anti-discrimination laws.Bullied Trump-supporting white student can't sue for race discrimination | ReutersIn a piece I wrote for Forbes today, I make the argument that eliminating the electric vehicle (EV) tax credit would be a disaster for American manufacturers and, ultimately, consumers. President-elect Donald Trump's plan to eliminate the $7,500 EV tax credit threatens significant setbacks for the U.S. automotive industry, innovation, and environmental goals. The credit has played a vital role in making EVs affordable and driving their adoption, helping U.S. automakers remain competitive in a global market heavily supported by subsidies in countries like China and the EU. Without it, American automakers could struggle to compete against lower-cost foreign EVs while managing the high expenses of research and development.The policy could exacerbate issues already created by recent changes to R&D tax rules, which have limited immediate expensing for innovation costs. Combined, these moves could raise EV prices, reduce demand, and stifle the momentum of U.S. automakers like Ford and GM as they work to electrify their fleets. The decision may inadvertently benefit Tesla, whose cost advantages and market dominance could allow it to weather the loss, but other manufacturers, including smaller startups like Rivian and Lucid, may falter.Beyond economic consequences, removing the credit could slow the transition to clean transportation, impeding progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from one of the largest polluting sectors. The EV tax credit has been instrumental in fostering innovation, supporting high-quality jobs, and positioning the U.S. as a global leader in EV technology. Eliminating it risks conceding that leadership and undermining a vital segment of the future economy.Eliminating The Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Would Be A Huge MistakeThis week's closing theme is by Ludwig van BeethovenThis week's closing theme comes from one of the most towering figures in classical music. Renowned for his symphonies, sonatas, and concertos, Beethoven's influence extends beyond music into the cultural consciousness of resilience and innovation. Born in Bonn, Germany, in 1770, Beethoven overcame immense personal challenges, including progressive hearing loss, to create works of unparalleled emotional depth and complexity. His compositions bridged the Classical and Romantic eras, making him a symbol of human creativity and perseverance.One of Beethoven's lesser-known yet fascinating works is The Ruins of Athens, composed in 1811 as incidental music for a play by August von Kotzebue. Written to celebrate the opening of a new theater in Pest, Hungary (modern-day Budapest), the piece reflects Beethoven's enthusiasm for themes of cultural revival and enlightenment. The play itself portrays Athena, the goddess of wisdom, returning to find her city in ruins, only to witness its eventual rebirth—a story that resonated with Beethoven's own ideals of progress and renewal.The music is both dramatic and celebratory, featuring memorable melodies and rhythms that evoke the grandeur of ancient Greece. One of its most famous sections, the Turkish March, showcases Beethoven's playful side, incorporating exotic, percussion-driven elements inspired by Ottoman military music. The Ruins of Athens is an example of Beethoven's ability to compose across genres, crafting music that serves a narrative while remaining compelling as a standalone work.As we reflect on the themes of destruction and rebuilding in The Ruins of Athens, Beethoven reminds us of the enduring power of art to inspire hope and renewal, even in the face of adversity.Without further ado, Ludwig van Beethoven's The Ruins of Athens — enjoy. This is a public episode. 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Last week, the US elected its 47th president. As I was sifting through the reactions of family, friends, and coworkers online, feelings of excitement and feelings of sadness were all over the place, and it was a lot to think about. But the thing I kept coming back to was the mission of I Hate It Here and the ways that elections affect us all! So today, we're taking a stroll down HR memory lane, digging into the laws that flipped the script on how we work. From the Fair Labor Standards Act to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, we're exploring the major pieces of legislation that shaped HR as we know it. Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:01:00 - The Misson of I Hate It Here 00:01:50 - The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) 00:03:55 - The Civil Rights Act of 1964 00:06:00 - The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 00:08:05 - The Employee of Income Retirement Security Act (ERISA) 00:10:04 - The Americans With Disability Act 00:11:04 - The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 00:13:17 - The Affordable Care Act 00:15:05 - The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 00:17:40 - The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba's newsletter! It's for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

D.C. Bar Environment Energy and Natural Resources Community co-chair, Lisa Anne Hamilton, interviews Julius M. Redd, Principal and co-founder of the Environmental Justice Practice Group at Beveridge & Diamond. Julius shares his insights about the rapidly evolving legal developments driving the enforcement of state and federal environmental justice law.  The conversation addresses the recent permanent injunction issued in Louisiana v. EPA and efforts to limit U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's and Department of Justice's enforcement of disparate impact regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  Further, the guests discuss how states are advancing environmental justice through legislation, regulations, enforcement and the recent settlement of a Title VI complaint in Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy v. Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition, EGLE Complaint No. 20-001-D.  Additionally, learn how these considerations are influencing the expansion of critical infrastructure investments funded under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).  Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations. Thank you to our sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LawPay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ was developed specifically to help law firms streamline billing and collections—while providing a simple, secure solution for legal clients to pay their bills. As an industry leader in legal payments, LawPay is a cost-effective solution for more than 50,000 law firms around the country. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MyCase⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a powerful legal case management software designed to cover the entire client lifecycle, including lead and document management, billing and invoicing, and comprehensive reporting. Automate and streamline everything from client intake and calendaring to workflows and payments in an intuitive, all-in-one solution trusted by more than 17,000 law firms. CASEpeer is a comprehensive practice management software for personal injury law firms, optimizing workflows and increasing productivity with robust and intuitive case management and business operations features.

EELP Senior Staff Attorney Hannah Perls speaks with Olatunde Johnson, the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Professor of Law at Columbia Law School. Professor Johnson and Hannah discuss the history and evolution of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, a crucial legal tool for the environmental justice movement. Earlier this year, a federal judge blocked EPA and the Department of Justice from enforcing their Title VI rules prohibiting actions that disparately impact communities of color in the state of Louisiana, and now those rules are at risk of being struck down nationwide.   This is the first episode in a 2-part series on Title VI. Transcript at https://eelp.law.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CleanLaw_EP98.pdf Links mentioned in show: Louisiana v EPA - https://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024.08.22-cain-judgement.pdf Our podcast on the "Quagmire Quartet" Suite of Supreme Court Decisions Undermine Administrative Law -https://eelp.law.harvard.edu/cleanlaw-suite-of-supreme-court-decisions-undermine-administrative-law/ Petition for Rulemaking on Title VI from Republican-led Attorneys General - https://www.myfloridalegal.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/epa-title-vi-comment-final.pdf Response to Petition for Rulemaking from Environmental Justice and Civil Rights Groups - https://www.nclc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024.09.04_Letter_Title-VI-Response-cover-letter-executive-summary-response-letter.pdf Democratic AGs' Response to the Petition for Rulemaking - https://stateimpactcenter.org/files/AG_Actions_NY_Response_FL_Rulemaking_Petition_9.5.24.pdf Olatunde C. Johnson, Lawyering That Has No Name: Title VI and the Meaning of Private Enforcement, 66 Stan. L. Rev. 1293 (2014). - https://scholarship.law.columbia.edu/faculty_scholarship/1094/

 CBS's Face the Nation, ABC's Nightline, CBS's Sunday Morning, NBC's Today Show, PBS,, CNN,, Fox; National Public Radio;Washington Post, NewYork Times, are just some of the places you have read or seen him!Civil & Disability Rights are the topics of this show. With Civl Rights History being Preserved for Generations to learn about, What about Disability Rights with it's Multiracial History of Leadership & Activists?? I am concerned.Ralph was an author of the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973&  the American with Disabilities Act along with many others in many Drafts it took to get through a Bi-Partisian Congress as the national law. His work in Civill Rights is amazing as he was trained by many icons including Dorothy Height, Senator Edward Brooke (R, MA), Benjamin Hooks, Roy Wilkins, Wade Henderson. Senator Edward Kennedy, Bayard RustinYou hear very little of  Black Disability Leaders & Activists that are so pivitol to helping in this fight. Brad Lomax, The Black Panters, Dr. Sylvia Walker, (my mentor), Don Galloway or The Honorable Rep. Major Owens ( D, NY). & the Honorable Justin Dart, Tony Coehlo, Ed Roberts, Senator Lowell P. Weicker(R.CT) & others to advance Disability Rights & ADA History.Ralph Neas was both active duty and reserve in the United States Army (1968–1976). In late 1971, he joined the Congressional Research Service's American Law Division at the Library of Congress as a legislative attorney on civil rights. In January 1973, he was hired as a legislative assistant to Republican Senator Edward W. Brooke of Massachusetts, eventually becoming the Senator's chief legislative assistant.From 1981 through 1995, Neas served as Executive Director of the nonpartisan Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR), the legislative arm of the civil rights movement. Neas coordinated successful national campaigns that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Civil Rights Restoration Act; the Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988; the Japanese American Civil Liberties Act; the preservation of the Executive Order on Affirmative Action (1985–1986 and 1995–1996);and the 1982 Voting Right Act Extension.Final passage on all these laws averaged 85% in both the House of Representatives and the Senate; in addition, another 15 Leadership Conference on Civil Rights legislative priorities were enacted into law in the 1981–1995 period"The Americans with Disabilities Act Award" from the Task Force on the Rights of the Empowerment of Americans with Disabilities for "historic leadership regarding the enactment of the world's first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities" October 12, 1990;Benjamin Hooks "Keeper of the Flame" award from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the 91st Annual Convention, Baltimore, Maryland, July 10, 2000"President's Award for Outstanding Service", Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, September, 2007.© 2024 Building Abundant Success!!2024 All Rights ReservedJoin Me ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 10-21-24 (6:05am) David Williams, President of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, talks about the government stopping free market response to disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes. Story here: https://www.protectingtaxpayers.org/antitrust/the-free-market-is-americas-first-line-of-defense-in-the-wake-of-disaster/ (https://www.protectingtaxpayers.org/)   (6:20am) Election Day is 2 weeks away...are you dreading it or are you excited about it?   PETA's got something to say about Thanksgiving dinner. Story here: https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/hell-on-wheels-is-coming-turkey-truck-to-blast-dying-animals-cries-outside-bristol-farms/     (6:35am) Michele Exner, Senior Advisor at Parents Defending Education, talks about civil rights complaints against the Kirkwood High School District in Missouri, revealing how the district discriminates based on race by creating "affinity groups" and offering programs and scholarships exclusively to nonwhite students and staff. PDE states these actions violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the 14th Amendment, with the district hiding webpages to cover up the discrimination. PDE argues that the district's policies foster division and unfairly advantage students and staff of certain races, as covered first by the Daily Caller. https://defendinged.org/complaints/ocr-complaint-kirkwood-school-district-student-affinity-groups/ (https://defendinged.org/)   (6:50am) MORNING NEWS DUMP Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) comments on Kamala's problems reaching out to Black men.VA Gov. Glenn Youngkin comments on trying to clean up the voter rolls in Virginia. No-excuse voting begins tomorrow in Missouri. Contact your election board or county clerk for more information.PA Gov. Josh Shapiro comments on Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day Pennsylvania giveaway. Story here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/heres-how-elon-musks-1-million-day-give-away-battleground-voters-works Saint Louis University is laying off 23 staff members and is choosing not to fill over 130 other positions that are currently vacant. It's part of their plan to cut spending by $20 million for the current fiscal year.Blues are back in action tomorrow night at Enterprise Center hosting the Winnipeg Jets at 7pm.  The World Series is ready to go! It'll be the NY Yankees and the LA Dodgers. Game 1 is Friday night in Los Angeles. TV on FOX.  NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 10-21-24 Michele Exner, Senior Advisor at Parents Defending Education, talks about civil rights complaints against the Kirkwood High School District in Missouri, revealing how the district discriminates based on race by creating "affinity groups" and offering programs and scholarships exclusively to nonwhite students and staff. PDE states these actions violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the 14th Amendment, with the district hiding webpages to cover up the discrimination. PDE argues that the district's policies foster division and unfairly advantage students and staff of certain races, as covered first by the Daily Caller. https://defendinged.org/complaints/ocr-complaint-kirkwood-school-district-student-affinity-groups/ (https://defendinged.org/)     NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.public.newsThe conventional wisdom has long held that Democrats are the party that protects the little guy. Democrats are the party of working people while Republicans are the party of the rich, the thinking goes. Democrats are the party of anti-racists and people of color whereas Republicans are the party of whites and racists, people say, pointing to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's labeling of white supremacists as “very fine people” after a 2017 protest in Charlottesville, Virginia. Finally, Democrats say they are the party of women's empowerment, gender equality, and the “Me Too” movement, whereas the Republicans are the party of sexism and sexual harassment, as demonstrated by Trump and Supreme Court Justices Bret Kavanagh and Clarence Thomas.Reality is more complicated. A recent poll finds that manual laborers in Pennsylvania favor Trump over Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris 56% to 36% while upper-middle-income voters ($100k–$200k/year) favor Harris. Harris recently promised loans to black Americans in violation of the Civil Rights Act, Trump never called neo-Nazis “very fine people,” and he “might well return to the White House by faring better among Black and Hispanic voters combined than any Republican presidential nominee since the enactment of the Civil Rights Act in 1964,” noted the New York Times last week.” Finally, there is no evidence to suggest that Republican politicians harass or sexually assault women at higher rates than Democrats. The accusations against Trump, Kavanagh, and Thomas were “he said, she said,” thus unprovable, and at least three women accused Bill Clinton of sexual assault or harassment.

Episode Synopsis:  In this Voting Rights Pt 2 episode: Ellina Yin speaks with Dr. Angelica Cortez about the presidential election and the importance of the Down Ballot vote. Guest: Dr. Angelica "Gel" Cortez is a nonprofit executive, organizer, and leading voice in the Filipina/x/o American power building movement. Voted as a Silicon Valley Woman of Influence and 40 Under 40, she is the mind behind multiple civic and health equity campaigns across the state and nation. She is the current Executive Director of LEAD Filipino and first Senior Vice President of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) for Pacific Clinics, the largest mental and behavioral health service provider in California. Additionally, she is the owner of FancyHeadz, a social enterprise that produces headwear and accessories to support health services in Southeast Asia. 2024 Voter Guide: https://linktr.ee/onlyinsj2024 Learn more about Only in San José: www.onlyinsj.org Resources: Emancipation Proclamation (1863) Civil Rights Act (1866) Voting Rights Act (1965)  14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Civil Rights (1868) 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Voting Rights (1870) California Voting Rights Act  (2001) California Code, Government Code - GOV § 54950  The California Voting Rights Act and Local Governments by David C. Powell, California State University, Long Beach  Post-Election Trends in County of Santa Clara https://data.sccgov.org/stories/s/m73k-nkyp  Pew Research Center, Voter Turnout 2018-2022 https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2023/07/12/voter-turnout-2018-2022/  State-by-State Youth Voter Turnout Data and the Impact of Election Laws in 2022 https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/state-state-youth-voter-turnout-data-and-impact-election-laws-2022  APIA Vote Surveyhttps://apiavote.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-Asian-American-Voter-Survey-Report.pdf Mis/Disinformation Tools: InVID Reverse Search Tool: https://www.invid-project.eu/tools-and-services/invid-verification-plugin/  Lateral Reading and the Nature of Expertise: Reading Less and Learning More When Evaluating Digital Informationhttps://purl.stanford.edu/yk133ht8603  Hive Ai Detection Softwarehttps://thehive.ai/apis/ai-generated-content-classification  Dare to be Greyhttps://www.daretobegrey.com/home  Media Clips Springfield, Ohio Public Comment: https://www.reddit.com/r/justgalsbeingchicks/comments/1g5t3si/a_woman_from_springfield_ohio_addresses_the_towns/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button  https://www.tiktok.com/@sunrisemvmt/video/7426126368271781151 Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions, Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) *Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

This Day in Legal History: BBC FoundedOn October 18, 1922, the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) was founded, a significant development in media law and broadcasting regulation. The BBC was established as a private corporation, but it was under significant government oversight from the start. The British government, through the Post Office, issued the first broadcasting license to the BBC, marking the beginning of public broadcasting in the United Kingdom. This laid the foundation for legal frameworks governing media, free speech, and public interest in broadcasting. The regulatory framework for the BBC was formalized with the 1927 Royal Charter, establishing it as a public corporation funded by a license fee paid by UK households with a television set. This model influenced media law around the world, as it balanced government oversight with editorial independence, a crucial tension in media law. The Charter also emphasized the BBC's duty to inform, educate, and entertain, principles that have been reflected in subsequent legal debates about public broadcasting globally.This founding event has had lasting effects on how media is regulated, ensuring that broadcasters serve the public interest while maintaining freedom from government control. The creation of the BBC contributed to the evolution of modern media law, particularly in areas concerning state influence, media independence, and the regulation of public broadcasters.A lawsuit by former Jones Day associates Mark Savignac and Julia Sheketoff, accusing the firm of gender discrimination in its parental leave policy, is set for trial on November 7, 2025. The couple claims that the firm's policy unfairly grants new mothers extra leave based on an assumed eight-week postpartum disability period, violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the D.C. Human Rights Act. The court ruled that a jury could question the medical basis of the policy, warranting a trial. Before the trial, the parties are required to attempt mediation with Magistrate Judge G. Michael Harvey, though Jones Day expressed skepticism about reaching a settlement. The lawsuit also involves claims of retaliation, as Savignac alleges he was fired after challenging the policy, while Sheketoff had already left the firm. Both represent themselves in the case.Jones Day 'Dad Leave' Case Headed to Mediation, Gets Trial DateAhead of the November 5, 2024, U.S. election, several battleground states are warning local officials that interfering with voting or delaying result certification could lead to criminal charges or financial penalties. States such as Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin have investigated and charged officials who attempted to disrupt elections in previous cycles. Pennsylvania officials, for example, threatened criminal misdemeanor charges against a local county manager who blocked the use of mail-in ballot drop boxes. In Arizona, two officials are facing felony charges for delaying vote certification in 2022.The focus on preventing election interference is driven by concerns over unfounded fraud claims and ensuring that the results are certified on time. States have tightened oversight, with penalties including fines, jail time, or responsibility for recount costs. Local officials have been reminded that the certification process is a legal requirement, not an opportunity to challenge election outcomes.US states warn officials: Delaying, tampering with vote could bring criminal charges | ReutersA Florida judge issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the DeSantis administration from threatening to prosecute TV stations airing ads in support of the state's abortion rights referendum. The ads, promoted by the coalition Floridians Protecting Freedom, advocate for the November ballot amendment that would secure abortion access until fetal viability (around 24-28 weeks), countering Florida's six-week ban enacted earlier this year. The state's Department of Health had previously sent cease-and-desist letters to TV stations, claiming the ads were false. The judge ruled that political advertisements are protected by the First Amendment, preventing further state actions against broadcasters until a preliminary injunction hearing on October 29.Florida judge grants temporary restraining order over abortion measure adsThis week's closing theme is by Franz Liszt.This week, we close with the music of one of history's most legendary composers and pianists, who passed away on October 19, 1886. Liszt was not only a virtuoso performer but also a revolutionary composer whose works pushed the boundaries of classical music. Born in Hungary, Liszt dazzled 19th-century Europe with his unmatched piano skills, and his compositions remain staples in the concert repertoire to this day. He pioneered new musical forms, including the symphonic poem, and was deeply influenced by both Hungarian folk music and the Romantic spirit of the time.Liszt's compositions span a wide range of emotions and technical demands, showcasing both his artistic depth and virtuosity. As a composer, he sought to transcend traditional boundaries, and his works often reflect a blend of dazzling technical skill and deep emotional complexity. Among his most celebrated compositions is the "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2," which we've chosen as our closing theme this week. This piece is iconic for its vibrant energy, dramatic shifts, and a playful yet powerful use of Hungarian folk melodies. From the slow, brooding introduction to its whirlwind conclusion, it perfectly encapsulates Liszt's ability to captivate both performers and audiences. As we listen to this work, we remember the profound legacy Liszt left behind, a legacy that continues to inspire musicians and music lovers around the world.Without further ado, Franz Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, enjoy.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In this episode, Ellina Yin speaks with Dr. Angelica Cortez about the history and power of voting and civic participation, and a little bit about the Upcoming 2024 Elections.  Guest: Dr. Angelica "Gel" Cortez is a nonprofit executive, organizer, and leading voice in the Filipina/x/o American power building movement. Voted as a Silicon Valley Woman of Influence and 40 Under 40, she is the mind behind multiple civic and health equity campaigns across the state and nation. She is the current Executive Director of LEAD Filipino and first Senior Vice President of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) for Pacific Clinics, the largest mental and behavioral health service provider in California. Additionally, she is the owner of FancyHeadz, a social enterprise that produces headwear and accessories to support health services in Southeast Asia. Check out OSJ's latest podcast project, you can find Only in Santa Clara wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. 2024 Voter Guides: https://linktr.ee/onlyinsj2024 Resources: ​Emancipation Proclamation (1863) ​Civil Rights Act (1866) ​Voting Rights Act (1965)  ​14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Civil Rights (1868) ​15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Voting Rights (1870) ​California Voting Rights Act  (2001) ​The California Voting Rights Act and Local Governments by David C. Powell, California State University, Long Beach  ​Post-Election Trends in County of Santa Clara https://data.sccgov.org/stories/s/m73k-nkyp  ​Pew Research Center, Voter Turnout 2018-2022 https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2023/07/12/voter-turnout-2018-2022/  ​State-by-State Youth Voter Turnout Data and the Impact of Election Laws in 2022 https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/state-state-youth-voter-turnout-data-and-impact-election-laws-2022  ​APIA Vote Survey https://apiavote.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-Asian-American-Voter-Survey-Report.pdf Mis/Disinformation Tools: ​InVID Reverse Search Tool: https://www.invid-project.eu/tools-and-services/invid-verification-plugin/  ​Lateral Reading and the Nature of Expertise: Reading Less and Learning More When Evaluating Digital Informationhttps://purl.stanford.edu/yk133ht8603  ​Hive Ai Detection Softwarehttps://thehive.ai/apis/ai-generated-content-classification  ​Dare to be Greyhttps://www.daretobegrey.com/home 

What if the key to a successful startup lies not just in its venture's brilliance but in its workplace's inclusivity? In this episode of "The Angel Next Door Podcast," Marcia Dawood invites Gena Cox to explore a crucial aspect that entrepreneurs often overlook amidst the hustle of financial planning and product development—organizational culture. Cox, an organizational psychologist with over 30 years of experience, asserts that the human experience within an organization is foundational to its innovation, customer satisfaction, and overall success.Gena Cox is a distinguished expert in workplace culture, employee engagement, and survey design. Hailing from a diverse background—born in England, raised in the Caribbean, and later relocating to the U.S.—Cox offers a unique perspective on diversity and inclusion. Her recent book, "Leading Inclusion," targets senior business leaders and board directors, helping them foster environments where every employee feels seen, heard, and valued. Cox's insights are informed by both her professional expertise and personal experiences, especially in the wake of social events like the death of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.In this enlightening episode, Cox talks about the significance of nurturing an inclusive culture right from a startup's inception. She underscores the role of inclusion over sheer diversity, pointing out that everyday experiences and interactions within the workplace shape an organization's culture. Listeners will gain practical guidance on implementing structured hiring processes that align with company values and mitigate biases, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation. It's a must-listen for any entrepreneur, business leader, or angel investor supporting them, aiming to build a successful, meaningful, human-centric organization. To get the latest from Gena Cox, you can follow her below!LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/genacox/https://genacox.com/Gena's FREE e-book 25 Ways to Help Build a Culture of Respect at Work: https://genacox.com/respectebook/ Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

Two paths diverge in a wood. On November 5th, America will decide which it travels by. Some, like Christopher Caldwell, say America 1.0 ended with the passage of the Civil Rights Act. It was here where the freedom of assembly was truly lost, and our path from experiment in liberty to experiment in race communism began.Others, like Curtis Yarvin, will say America 1.0 ended with FDR. It was actually he who turned the government towards diet Communism.Many still will say that the entire appellation is silly because of course America 1.0 ended with the Civil WarAll perspectives are technically right, but in this video I offer a new one. American men still believe in the American system, even if we complain about it a lot. If Trump wins, which I predict he will, we take the blue pill. Democracy, for it's flaws, will have worked. We'll enter a decade long period of great prosperity, for America as a whole, but especially for those of us who have put skin in the game on nationalism and Trump. Based businesses will blow up, straight white dudes will get hired as fancy consultants, right wingers will get important TV deals. We'll all get rich and get laid like never before. It'll be a beautiful decade. Again, I think this is what will happen, and I think we'll find out night of, because Trump will win in too large of a landslide to “fortify.” But if Trump loses, something will happen to the psychology of the American male that has never happened before in the history of country—which is why I call it the real end of America 1.0. If Kamala Harris, deeply unpopular as a national Dem candidate and utterly incompetent as the literal border czar, and thus the overseer of the most pressing and present issue not just in American elections but every recent election in the Western world, is elected president via a freshly fortified voting system (an extreme form of democracy effectively amounting to a click-to-vote) that was overhauled after Trump won, ….well, just imagine if it were literally anything else? Let's take boxing, if an underdog won and then the favorite had the rules of boxing changed so that he won every subsequent rematch…even if those rules would agreed upon and there was no cheating, how would fans of the sport react? Their trust would be destroyed. It would be obviously illegitimate. They would have no choice but to lobby to fix it, or to abandon boxing altogether.In the political sense, this disenfranchisement will lead young men away from the distractions that have plagued us for nearly a century, which is to say towards the more natural statue of being politically engaged. The American male is perhaps the least political young male human in the history of the world. All prior generations for the past several centuries met in coffeeshops and pubs and dedicated their lives toward the formation of political parties and the participation in propaganda. Today's male holds his nose up at these activities, and perhaps, until now, justifiably so…better to focus on starting companies, innovating products, and getting rich. But all that changes if Trump loses. It's no coincidence that the UK is looking into banning “problematic drinking.” What they actually seek is to destroy the ability for young men to meet and plot and form political parties. “Coffeehouse Culture” was the precursor, in many ways, to the Age of Enlightenment that gave birth to America in the first place.“That mixture of news reading, discussion, sharing of ideas [was] absolutely crucial to the rapid spread of the coffeehouse during a period of rapid rise of knowledge,” Hawley explained. It was also the birthplace of periodical literature in England, whereby Hawley said “the coffeehouse was put on paper” in the form of essays. The periodicals Tatler and The Spectator were founded in 1709 and 1711, respectively, through collecting stories from the coffeeshops, which further forged them as the foremost place to learn the latest news.—— However, some thought this open sharing of news and political ideas was a threat to the monarchy. In 1675, King Charles II's ministers attempted to suppress and close down coffeehouses on the grounds of their “evil and dangerous effects”. The king feared that coffee may provoke instigation or the plotting of violence against the throne and ordered the “close of coffee-houses altogether”, although he later withdrew the ban two days before it was to be put into effect, Brian Cowan writes in The Social Life of Coffee: The Emergence of the British Coffeehouse.To be politically engaged is a less pleasant existence, to be sure. It's the red pill path. But it will also be a necessary correction, and will revert us to a more natural, purposeful state of being. Young men are built for power, not for powerpoint. Truly, the young man is purposeless without a hand in the destiny of his civilization. If Kamala wins, the illusions that have kept him uninvolved are broken for good. It's back to the coffeeshop we go.Eric Weinstein masterfully discusses the potential of breaking the spell of “Magician's Choice” here: I talk about this and more in above episode!The Carousel is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Carousel at www.carousel.blog/subscribe

Welcome to Supreme Court Opinions. In this episode, you'll hear the Court's opinion in Muldrow v City of St. Louis. In this case, the court considered this issue: Does Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit discrimination in transfer decisions absent a separate court determination that the transfer decision caused a signification disadvantage? The case was decided on April 17, 2024. The Supreme Court held that an employee challenging a job transfer under Title VII must show that the transfer brought about some harm with respect to an identifiable term or condition of employment, but that harm need not be significant. Although the judgment vacating and remanding the case was unanimous, Justice Elena Kagan authored the majority opinion of the Court, which was joined by five other Justices. Nothing in Title VII's text requires a transferred employee to show that the harm they suffered was “significant.” Rather, as long as the transfer left the employee worse off in some way with respect to their employment terms or conditions, and was made because of a protected characteristic like sex or race, it violates Title VII's prohibition on discrimination. There is no basis for reading a heightened “significant harm” standard into the statute. Title VII targets employment practices that treat a person worse because of a protected trait, without distinguishing between significant and less significant harms. While concerns about frivolous lawsuits are valid, courts have other ways to dismiss meritless claims without imposing an extra-textual "significant harm" requirement. Justice Clarence Thomas authored an opinion concurring in the judgment suggesting that the majority misinterpreted the opinion by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, below. Justice Thomas argued that the appeals court's language requiring “a tangible change in working conditions that produces a material employment disadvantage” is not a heightened-harm requirement. Justice Samuel Alito authored an opinion concurring in the judgment criticizing the majority for failing to clarify the degree of harm required under Title VII, arguing that there is “little if any substantive difference between the terminology the Court approves and the terminology it doesn't like.” Justice Brett Kavanaugh authored an opinion concurring in the judgment, arguing that while he agrees with the majority in rejecting the “significant employment disadvantage” requirement, he disagrees with its new standard requiring “some harm.” Justice Kavanaugh provided an example of a situation that clearly violates Title VII but may not satisfy the majority's “some harm” requirement: “We are transferring you to the Cincinnati office because you are black. But your compensation will not change.” Any transfer on a discriminatory basis—no matter how quantifiable the harm—should be a violation of Title VII. The opinion is presented here in its entirety, but with citations omitted. If you appreciate this episode, please subscribe. Thank you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scotus-opinions/support

Nurses Out Loud – In this episode of Nurses Out Loud Q&A, Ashley and Jodi dive into employer-mandated flu vaccines, legal protections under the Civil Rights Act, and religious discrimination in healthcare. They also explore whistle-blowing tips, entrepreneurship in functional medicine, and the importance of self-advocacy. Plus, discover practical insights on stress management and staying calm during difficult conversations.

Nurses Out Loud – In this episode of Nurses Out Loud Q&A, Ashley and Jodi dive into employer-mandated flu vaccines, legal protections under the Civil Rights Act, and religious discrimination in healthcare. They also explore whistle-blowing tips, entrepreneurship in functional medicine, and the importance of self-advocacy. Plus, discover practical insights on stress management and staying calm during difficult conversations.

This episode commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, reflecting on its profound impact in dismantling legalized segregation, securing voting rights, and expanding protections against discrimination. It explores the victories it represented for marginalized communities and how it catalyzed further reforms in education, housing, and employment. As we celebrate this anniversary, however, we also dive into the ongoing challenges to civil rights. We examine new threats to a fair and equitable democracy from initiatives like Project 2025—an extremist agenda and wish list for a conservative administration that seeks to roll back vital civil rights protections. With attacks on affirmative action, voting rights, LGBTQ+ protections, and reproductive justice on the rise, we highlight the persistent inequalities and barriers to justice that remain. We discuss the history, the setbacks, and the continued urgency to defend and expand civil rights in today's politically polarized landscape.

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 63rd season. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. And our very own Maestro Jose-Luis Novo is celebrating an amazing 20 years with our symphony. So, it made sense to sit down and talk. How did he get here? It was a long time coming! What does he hope to leave behind if he were to leave? What is he most proud of? How did the ASO survive COVID? Who is the better violinist? We get into it all in this fun episode! We also talk about the impact the ASO has on the community. Sure they have the performances (first one starting next week), and they do a free Pops in the parks concert on Labor Day, but did you know they perform for senior living facilities? For hospice patients? For students? Did you know they has a Youth Symphony Orchestra and an Orion Orchestra? Or that their Concertmaster is also a commercial pilot? I bet you didmn't know that the ever-popular Holiday Pops is going on the road this year. We cover a lot of ground in a half-hour. Have a listen! LINKS: Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (Website) Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (Tickets and Memberships) Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (Facebook) Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (Twitter | X) Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (YouTube) Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (Vimeo)

Twenty-first-century America isn't working the way it's supposed to. William Cooper's How America Works and Why It Doesn't: A Brief Guide to the Us Political System (Ad Lib, 2024) explains why. Americans in the twenty-first century are becoming increasingly untethered from both reality and the essential principles and traditions that have shaped the nation's historic success. A big part of why America isn't working is because far too many Americans neither know nor care how it's supposed to work. Cooper explains key aspects of recent US political history to give the background to dangerous developments, including how political groups have reshaped since the 1964 Civil Rights Act; the rise of Newt Gingrich and the Tea Party; the profound impact of the internet and social media; and the threats posed to the electoral system by the growth of extreme polarization and growing irrationality. Cooper shows how these recent developments have their roots in the deeper past, with the establishment of the political system in the first place and all the knocks and tweaks to it along the way. He also reveals how, as a result of increasing politicization, the US Supreme Court is now exacerbating polarization instead of acting as an effective check on executive power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Twenty-first-century America isn't working the way it's supposed to. William Cooper's How America Works and Why It Doesn't: A Brief Guide to the Us Political System (Ad Lib, 2024) explains why. Americans in the twenty-first century are becoming increasingly untethered from both reality and the essential principles and traditions that have shaped the nation's historic success. A big part of why America isn't working is because far too many Americans neither know nor care how it's supposed to work. Cooper explains key aspects of recent US political history to give the background to dangerous developments, including how political groups have reshaped since the 1964 Civil Rights Act; the rise of Newt Gingrich and the Tea Party; the profound impact of the internet and social media; and the threats posed to the electoral system by the growth of extreme polarization and growing irrationality. Cooper shows how these recent developments have their roots in the deeper past, with the establishment of the political system in the first place and all the knocks and tweaks to it along the way. He also reveals how, as a result of increasing politicization, the US Supreme Court is now exacerbating polarization instead of acting as an effective check on executive power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Twenty-first-century America isn't working the way it's supposed to. William Cooper's How America Works and Why It Doesn't: A Brief Guide to the Us Political System (Ad Lib, 2024) explains why. Americans in the twenty-first century are becoming increasingly untethered from both reality and the essential principles and traditions that have shaped the nation's historic success. A big part of why America isn't working is because far too many Americans neither know nor care how it's supposed to work. Cooper explains key aspects of recent US political history to give the background to dangerous developments, including how political groups have reshaped since the 1964 Civil Rights Act; the rise of Newt Gingrich and the Tea Party; the profound impact of the internet and social media; and the threats posed to the electoral system by the growth of extreme polarization and growing irrationality. Cooper shows how these recent developments have their roots in the deeper past, with the establishment of the political system in the first place and all the knocks and tweaks to it along the way. He also reveals how, as a result of increasing politicization, the US Supreme Court is now exacerbating polarization instead of acting as an effective check on executive power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

Twenty-first-century America isn't working the way it's supposed to. William Cooper's How America Works and Why It Doesn't: A Brief Guide to the Us Political System (Ad Lib, 2024) explains why. Americans in the twenty-first century are becoming increasingly untethered from both reality and the essential principles and traditions that have shaped the nation's historic success. A big part of why America isn't working is because far too many Americans neither know nor care how it's supposed to work. Cooper explains key aspects of recent US political history to give the background to dangerous developments, including how political groups have reshaped since the 1964 Civil Rights Act; the rise of Newt Gingrich and the Tea Party; the profound impact of the internet and social media; and the threats posed to the electoral system by the growth of extreme polarization and growing irrationality. Cooper shows how these recent developments have their roots in the deeper past, with the establishment of the political system in the first place and all the knocks and tweaks to it along the way. He also reveals how, as a result of increasing politicization, the US Supreme Court is now exacerbating polarization instead of acting as an effective check on executive power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In August 1934, Cecil E. Newman founded the Minneapolis Spokesman in the midst of the Great Depression and 30 years before the Civil Rights Act. A few years later, he founded a second newspaper called the St. Paul Recorder. He used his role as a newspaper publisher to fight racial discrimination and earned the attention of every major politician, including Hubert H. Humphrey.The two papers merged about 25 years ago. And last month, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder celebrated its 90th anniversary. It's the longest running Black-owned and family-owned news outlet in the state.Guests:Tracey Williams-Dillard is publisher and CEO of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, founded in 1934 by Cecil E. Newman. She is the granddaughter of the late Cecil and Launa Newman.Al Brown is the assignment editor at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

In August 1934, Cecil E. Newman founded the Minneapolis Spokesman in the midst of the Great Depression and 30 years before the Civil Rights Act. A few years later, he founded a second newspaper called the St. Paul Recorder. He used his role as a newspaper publisher to fight racial discrimination and earned the attention of every major politician, including Hubert H. Humphrey.The two papers merged about 25 years ago. And last month, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder celebrated its 90th anniversary. It's the longest running Black-owned and family-owned news outlet in the state.Guests:Tracey Williams-Dillard is publisher and CEO of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, founded in 1934 by Cecil E. Newman. She is the granddaughter of the late Cecil and Launa Newman.Al Brown is the assignment editor at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

This Day in Legal History: Camp David AccordsOn September 11, 1978, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat reached a historic agreement at Camp David, laying the foundation for peace between Israel and Egypt. The Camp David Accords, brokered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter, marked the first time an Arab nation had agreed to recognize Israel, a significant diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East. The accords outlined a framework for peace that included the eventual return of the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt, which had been occupied by Israel since the 1967 Six-Day War, and the establishment of normalized diplomatic and economic relations.The agreement was formalized in the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty, signed in 1979. This peace treaty not only ended decades of conflict between the two nations but also set a precedent for future Arab-Israeli negotiations. The accords earned Sadat and Begin the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978, though Sadat's willingness to make peace with Israel led to his assassination in 1981 by Egyptian extremists. Despite challenges, the treaty has endured, making Egypt the first Arab country to formally make peace with Israel, reshaping geopolitics in the region and establishing the U.S. as a key mediator in Middle East peace efforts.A recent American Bar Association (ABA) survey reveals that financial stress and anxiety affect two-thirds of young lawyers, with student loan debt significantly shaping their career and life choices. The survey, conducted by the ABA's Young Lawyers Division and AccessLex Institute, found that 68% of respondents with student loans felt stressed or anxious due to their debt, while 67% of all young lawyers, regardless of loans, reported financial stress. Many respondents, particularly those owing $100,000 or more, said their debt led to feelings of depression or hopelessness. The survey also showed that student debt delays major life events like marriage and homeownership for 76% of participants. Most respondents borrowed for law school, with a median debt of $137,500. Additionally, 27% reported owing more now than at graduation due to income-based repayment plans. Despite financial challenges, 74% of young lawyers would still pursue a law degree, and 65% would attend the same law school. Public service loan forgiveness programs and Biden administration debt relief efforts have provided some support, though many obstacles remain.Financial stress and anxiety plagues two-thirds of young lawyers, ABA survey finds | ReutersThe U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a six-month stopgap funding bill proposed by Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, aimed at preventing a government shutdown before the fiscal year ends on September 30. The bill faces opposition from Democrats, primarily due to a provision that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, a measure seen as politically charged ahead of the November elections. Former President Donald Trump has urged Republicans to pass this voting measure. However, some Republicans oppose the stopgap due to spending concerns, and two Republicans joined Democrats in blocking a procedural vote to advance the bill.If passed in the House, the bill faces an uphill battle in the Democrat-controlled Senate. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the proposal as overly partisan, while the White House has indicated President Biden would veto the bill. Biden's administration is pushing for a shorter funding extension and more disaster relief funding. Additionally, Congress faces a critical January 1 deadline to address the nation's debt ceiling, risking default if no action is taken.US House set to vote on Republican-backed stopgap funding measure | ReutersThree former Memphis police officers are standing trial in federal court for their involvement in the January 2023 death of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist whose brutal beating by police officers led to widespread outrage and police reform. Video footage showed five officers kicking, punching, and using pepper spray and a baton on Nichols, who died three days later in a hospital. Two of the five officers have pleaded guilty to federal civil rights charges, leaving three facing trial, where they could face life in prison if convicted.The incident reignited concerns about racism and police brutality in the U.S., prompting reforms in Memphis, such as disbanding the specialized police unit involved in the incident and implementing stricter traffic stop protocols. The officers also face second-degree murder charges in a separate state case, which has been postponed until after the federal trial. Nichols' family has filed a $550 million lawsuit against the city, seeking damages to push for further changes in police practices nationwide.In response to the assault, additional officers were either fired or suspended, and several fire department employees involved in the incident were also dismissed.Three Memphis police officers go on trial in death of Tyre Nichols | ReutersThe Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has filed a civil rights complaint on behalf of University of Georgia students, alleging discrimination against individuals of Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim descent. The complaint, filed with the U.S. Department of Education, claims the university violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination by institutions receiving federal funding. According to CAIR, pro-Palestinian students faced harassment following the escalation of conflict in Gaza, and the university failed to adequately address or prevent this discrimination.The University of Georgia responded by emphasizing its support for free speech and non-discrimination policies, while also maintaining that it enforces rules against policy violations. The complaint comes amid widespread protests across U.S. campuses concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which have seen instances of both antisemitic and Islamophobic rhetoric. The conflict has led to heightened tensions and a broader discussion on human rights, discrimination, and free speech in academic settings.Muslim advocacy group files civil rights complaint against University of Georgia | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe