by Ty Davison | Aug 1, 2024 | News & Commentary
Much-attacked final Title IX rule goes into effect while still blocked in 26 states • Oregon Capital Chronicle: The final rule “protects against discrimination based on sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics,” per the department....
by Ty Davison | Jul 25, 2024 | News & Commentary
Southwest Airlines Is Getting Rid of Open Seating on Flights – WSJ: Southwest Airlines will soon assign seats on flights and sell some with extra legroom, making sweeping changes in a bid to broaden its appeal to passengers and boost revenue. Hurray! The airline...
by Ty Davison | Jul 24, 2024 | News & Commentary
Ban-the-Box (BTB) policies intend to help formerly incarcerated individuals find employment by delaying when employers can ask about criminal records. We revisit findings in Doleac and Hansen (2020) showing BTB causes discrimination against minority men. Their results...
by Ty Davison | Jun 28, 2024 | News & Commentary
Biden and Trump trade insults, accusations of lying in acrimonious presidential debate • Oregon Capital Chronicle: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump pitched to undecided voters Thursday night during the first debate of the presidential...
by Ty Davison | Jun 27, 2024 | News & Commentary
Firing of Oregon Health Authority diversity chief sparks backlash • Oregon Capital Chronicle: The sudden firing of the Oregon Health Authority’s longtime diversity and inclusion director has sparked shock among her allies — prompting a backlash as...
