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Buffalo shooter suspect laid out plans on Discord app for months

World May 17, 2022

Buffalo shooter suspect laid out plans on Discord app for months

by Cecilia D'Anastasio and Davey Alba

The record of his conversations indicate that the alleged shooter had typed out plans to commit a rampage fueled by his white supremacist beliefs for months.

'Copycat' mass shootings becoming deadlier, experts warn after New York attack

World | FOCUS May 16, 2022

'Copycat' mass shootings becoming deadlier, experts warn after New York attack

by Tim Reid and Kanishka Singh

One way to try and combat the rise in such hate crimes is for the media to avoid publishing details of the shooters' personal lives, one expert says

U.S. gunman kills 10 in racially motivated shooting at New York market

World / Crime & Legal May 15, 2022

U.S. gunman kills 10 in racially motivated shooting at New York market

by Steve Gorman and Moira Warburton

An 18-year-old white gunman shot 10 people to death and wounded three others at a grocery store in a Black neighborhood of Buffalo, New York.

Stop saying student debt relief is for the rich

Commentary / World Jan 23, 2022

Stop saying student debt relief is for the rich

by Carl Romer and Andre Perry

Instead of perpetuating the myth that student debt cancellation is for the rich, politicians should recognize how regressive the status quo is and do what’s best for the nation.

Inside America’s polarized views on race

Commentary / World Dec 30, 2021

Inside America’s polarized views on race

by Stefanie Stantcheva

Democrats are much more likely to attribute racial gaps to systemic causes such as the legacy of slavery while Republicans believe individual actions and decisions explain the disparity.

England captain Joe Root demands change in cricket after racism scandal

More Sports / Cricket Nov 13, 2021

England captain Joe Root demands change in cricket after racism scandal

An independent report concluded that former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq was subject to "racial harassment and bullying."

NBA investigating Suns owner Robert Sarver over allegations of racism

Basketball / NBA Nov 5, 2021

NBA investigating Suns owner Robert Sarver over allegations of racism

The NBA has ordered an investigation into allegations of racism and misogyny made against Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver on Thursday.

Hate-speech case forces Japan to confront workplace racism

National Oct 18, 2021

Hate-speech case forces Japan to confront workplace racism

by Min Jeong Lee

A case brought against an employer over discriminatory office handouts is representing a fresh test for Japan's legal system and its measures to combat harassment.

Romelu Lukaku calls for stronger action to combat racism

Soccer Sep 25, 2021

Romelu Lukaku calls for stronger action to combat racism

Lukaku wants high-profile players to sit down with social media bosses and other stakeholders to help tackle the issue of racism on their platforms.

Indigenous Aussie rules icon Eddie Betts to retire

Sports Aug 17, 2021

Indigenous Aussie rules icon Eddie Betts to retire

Eddie Betts, one of Australia's highest-profile Indigenous athletes and a leader in the fight against racism, announced his plans to retire.

'Another England': Soccer's reckoning on racial politics

Soccer Jul 15, 2021

'Another England': Soccer's reckoning on racial politics

Current and former players have accused the government of hypocrisy and of fomenting hatred in the wake of England's Euro 2020 loss.

England's Black players face racist abuse after Euro 2020

Soccer Jul 13, 2021

England's Black players face racist abuse after Euro 2020

The comments have prompted a police investigation and wide condemnation, although critics accused some politicians of hypocrisy.

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