discrimination
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Indeed, any stated purposes appear unrelated to the Civil Rights Act’s aims of combating racial discrimination.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
It says the changes are intended to protect people facing "extreme and oppressive" discrimination and to prevent exploitation and trafficking.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
It “reflects UC Berkeley’s long-standing values and objectives when it comes to combating abhorrent antisemitic expression, harassment, and discrimination when it occurs on the Berkeley campus,” Mogulof said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
In 2024, Berkeley and Oakland passed ordinances outlawing discrimination based on family structure, including polyamorous relationships.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Soon Charley moved downstream and found some discarded bags of garbage, which he went through with discrimination.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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