The hottest Discrimination Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

The era of judicial pretzeling

Can We Still Govern? • 157 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23

SCOTUS prioritized imagined harms over real ones in recent decisions
Judicial decisions centered around fictional scenarios rather than real conflicts
Judicial self-aggrandizement and indifference to accountability raise concerns about court decisions

EXCLUSIVE: Leaked admissions data gives glimpse into Harvard's affirmative action practices

Karlstack • 168 implied HN points • 11 May 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Affirmative Action Admissions Diversity Discrimination

Harvard's affirmative action practices are under scrutiny due to leaked admissions data.
The leaked data suggests discrimination against Asian applicants at Harvard.
Social media is being used to share and amplify the article discussing the leaked admissions data.

Amid Suburban Riots in France, Some Brief Thoughts on Their Potential Roots

Paris Unlocked Newsletter • 117 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23

🌍 World Politics France Violence Discrimination Community Policing

Riots and demonstrations have broken out in Paris due to frustration, poverty, and discrimination.
There is intense political polarization in France around issues of policing and order.
Understanding the roots of violent protest does not excuse the violence but helps in comprehending the conditions that lead to such responses.

Diversity in college admissions devoid of meaning

Bruce Fein's Pioneering Lyceum • 117 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race Higher education Diversity Civil Rights Discrimination

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is unsure about the meaning of 'diversity' in college admissions favoring racial minorities.
Race is not a unique proxy for a diverse perspective, as viewpoints are not inherited characteristics, and people of all races have overlapping ideologies.
Using diversity in college admissions to justify racial preferences is based on a flawed assumption that all members of minority races think alike, lacking evidence of superior academic outcomes.

The Self Delusions of Modern Racists

Erik Examines • 89 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Racism Discrimination Affirmative Action

Racists often deny being racist despite holding discriminatory beliefs.
Institutional racism exists beyond explicit laws and affects various aspects of society.
Racism, even without hatred, can lead to systemic discrimination and potentially escalate to violence.

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Reflections on reparations

Bruce Fein's Pioneering Lyceum • 78 implied HN points • 10 May 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reparations Discrimination Justice Injustice Legal system

Reparations without proof of injury can lead to unfairness.
Limiting reparations to specific groups can be seen as unfair and discriminatory.
Implementing individual reparations may cause more harm than good by overwhelming the system.

Mini Post #1: The Looming Gay Housing Crash

Some Unpleasant Arithmetic • 7 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Discrimination Housing Market Research Finance

Discrimination against gay couples in the housing market is a real issue.
There are disparities in mortgage approval rates and interest rates for gay couples compared to straight couples.
Controlling for various factors is key to understanding and identifying discrimination in mortgage lending.

The Human Side of Exclusion in the Name of Diversity...

Critical Mass • 27 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Diversity Discrimination Injustice STEM Academia

The personal impact of exclusion in the name of diversity at universities and scientific institutions can be powerful.
Individuals may experience demoralization and setbacks in their career due to discriminatory practices.
Senior and respected scientists should speak out against demoralizing bigotry and discrimination in the field of science.

Where I stand on libertarianism

In My Tribe • 1 HN point • 12 Mar 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideologies Values Policies Government Discrimination

Favorite libertarian policies include school choice, free trade, small government, deregulation, and women's choice on abortion.
Issues where the author disagrees with libertarian views are total passivity in foreign policy, open borders, privatization of security, drug legalization, and taking order for granted.
The author has mixed views on non-profits and discrimination, leaning towards skepticism of non-profits and preferring a focus on treating people as individuals.

"I got on the case. I saw the documents. I saw the internal Harvard reports where it shows that they knew they were discriminating against Asians from the get go. “

Year Zero • 13 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Higher education Affirmative Action Discrimination Legal Cases

Harvard University knew they were discriminating against Asians from the start.
Adam Mortara was approached to lead a case against Harvard.
Internal Harvard reports revealed discrimination against Asians in college admissions.

Too Much Labor

Some Unpleasant Arithmetic • 9 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender Equality Women's Rights Economic Disparities Discrimination

There is a gender pay gap, with women earning less, especially in high-income countries.
The gender wage gap narrows when factors like education and work experience are considered.
Motherhood and domestic responsibilities contribute significantly to the gender pay gap.

The Orwellian Hypocrisy of Modern Online Job Apps

Synystron Synlogica • 2 HN points • 01 Oct 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Online Privacy Discrimination Civil Rights Social justice

Be cautious about providing personal information on online job applications because you can't be sure how it will be used.
Data shared on job applications can be stored and potentially used against you, so think twice before sharing.
Giving false information on a job application can lead to consequences, even potentially being fired.

On Fairness

PseudoFreedom • 2 HN points • 08 Jul 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Equality Fairness Discrimination Affirmative Action Justice

There is no universal definition of fairness, what is fair to one person may not be fair to another.
Resources are limited, not everyone can have everything they want all the time.
There are inherent differences in people, leading to inevitable competition for limited resources and winners and losers.

One of the Biggest Stories in Golf Happened this Month and Nobody Noticed

Wigs on the Green • 0 implied HN points • 23 May 23

🎾 Sports Golf Culture Journalism Access Discrimination

Pine Valley Golf Club settled a discrimination lawsuit with New Jersey regarding violations of civil rights laws.
Major golf publications like Golf Magazine and Golf Digest have been largely silent on the controversy.
The issue highlights the problems of access journalism, lack of criticism towards exclusive clubs, and the impact on golf culture.

Who is Worse Off? Men or Women?

Erik Examines • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23

🎭️ Culture Gender Society Equality Discrimination Masculinity

Men and women face different challenges in society.
Both genders need help to counter discrimination in various areas.
Gender equality benefits both men and women in different ways.

Examining the Problem of Racism on Medium.com

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 16 Dec 22

🎭️ Culture Racism Discrimination Inclusivity

Some Black writers on Medium may get away with racism by framing discrimination as personal perspective or opinion, rather than bigotry.
Racism has been normalized in popular culture, allowing Black writers to make racist jokes or comments without facing consequences.
Certain Black writers use their race as an excuse for making discriminatory remarks, hiding behind free speech while avoiding criticism.

What Covid can teach us about entrepreneurship?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 25 May 21

💼 Business Entrepreneurship Economics Financing Discrimination Research

Covid-19 led to shifts in entrepreneurial opportunities, with some ventures thriving (like online businesses) while others struggled (like physical stores).
The pandemic allowed for some individuals to reevaluate their career paths and possibly pursue entrepreneurial endeavors, especially due to the pause it enforced and the time it provided for reflection.
Research indicates that discrimination in lending markets may have made it difficult for certain neighborhoods, particularly those with higher proportions of black residents, to secure loans for new business ventures.