Discrimination Archives

Objects That Matter: ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Cards

In 1567, wealthy citizens who could afford to purchase tickets for England's first National Lottery were guaranteed indemnity from arrest for crimes (excepting murder, treason, piracy, and other felonies).

Jack Denton

The Wu-Tang Clan performs during a party to celebrate the release of their new album Iron Flag at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Social Justice

The FBI’s Long, Alarming History of Investigating Black Musicians

The agency's reported investigation of rapper Meek Mill's latest prison sentence seems to be an exception to a rule.

Jack Denton

Economics

More Evidence That Black Shoppers Are Subject to Racism

In a survey, 80 percent of African Americans reported experiencing racial stigma and stereotypes in stores.

Tom Jacobs

Social Justice

When the Clowns Marched on Washington

A look inside the Juggalo March on Washington.

Katie Kilkenny

Social Justice

Workplace Culture in the Space Sciences—by the Numbers

A new survey of astronomers and planetary scientists finds that many underrepresented minorities in the field experience discriminatory remarks and verbal and physical harassment.

Francie Diep

News in Brief

Hundreds of Judges Currently Preside in New York Without Law Degrees

A review of the work of the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct chronicles the costs of a tradition resistant to change.

Joe Sexton

Economics

California Is Investigating Racial Discrimination in Auto Insurance Premiums

The state's insurance department is following up on our findings that eight auto insurers charge more in minority neighborhoods than in other neighborhoods with similar risk.

Julia Angwin