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

Chavez seemed like the right man at the right moment as Mexican Americans rose up like never before to battle discrimination and segregation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

On February 11, Madison delivered a long speech in the House, denouncing the Hamilton proposal as a repudiation of the American Revolution and recommending his own plan for payment, which he called discrimination.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis