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discrimination

[dih-skrim-uh-ney-shuhn] / dɪˌskrɪm əˈneɪ ʃən /




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On moms.gov, there is no mention of paid maternity leave — or programs like Family and Medical Leave Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, or the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

In 2007, he sponsored the End Discrimination Now Act, which would have ended workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Mr O'Neill said all transport providers in Northern Ireland had duties under the Disability Discrimination Act in relation to the provision and use of the vehicles.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

A 2021 report issued by the Equal Justice Initiative titled “Race and the Jury: Illegal Discrimination in Jury Selection” included a sidebar exploring the history of gender-based jury exclusion.

From Slate • Aug. 25, 2025

Discrimination learning occurs by rote, and occurs when a teacher teaches the basic building blocks of music—vocabulary and aural and rhythmic patterns.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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