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Court Upholds Milwaukee Police Officer’s Firing for Posting Racist Memes After Sterling Brown Arrest
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that a former Milwaukee police officer was properly fired for posting racist memes related to the arrest of an NBA player By Associated Press On April 30, 2024 MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a former Milwaukee police officer was properly fired for posting…
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Congressman Praises Heckling of War Protesters, Including 1 Who Made Monkey Gestures at Black Woman
Israel-Hamas war demonstrations at the University of Mississippi turned ugly when one counter-protester appeared to make monkey noises and gestures at a Black woman By Associated Press By May 3, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Israel-Hamas war demonstrations at the University of Mississippi turned ugly this week when one counter-protester appeared to make monkey noises and gestures…
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Before you tell your boss your age, read this cautionary tale
A careers expert shares a word of advice for Gen Z workers By Amber O’Connor On April 30, 2024 No two workplaces are the same. From office politics to the vending machine selection, there’s plenty of scope for variation. But one thing Gen Z workers ought to keep in mind, no matter where they find themselves, is whether they’ll…
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Workplace Wellbeing: Mind the generation gap
Age discrimination in the workplace is worldwide but experts say older people have higher levels of emotional intelligence and critical thinking and lower levels of absenteeism than younger workers By SHARON NÍ CHONCHÚIR On May 3, 2024 DAVID* is a 60-year-old accountant who worked abroad for decades on a contract basis. “Taking on projects that…
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5 ways to stay informed about aging, ageism and being healthy
By Helen Dennis On May 5, 2024 Hello, dear readers. I am back after taking a brief sabbatical from my column, a first in 22 years. Several weeks ago, my column featured five areas that highlighted the subject of aging as reflected in digital and print media, podcasts, webinars, research reports and more. Here are five…
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She told her parents she was depressed and needed therapy. Their response is at the heart of her new book
By Harmeet Kaur On May 7, 2024 For most South Asians, the phrase “What will people say?” is all too familiar. What will people say if you wear that revealing outfit? What will people say if you don’t pursue an advanced degree? What will people say if you marry someone outside of your religion? What will…
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Gen Z is less happy than the rest of us. Here is what would make a difference
By Madeline Holcombe On April 10, 2024 Gen Z is having a harder time than previous generations did at their age, according to new research. But the secret to increasing their happiness may be found in that data. The survey, which was conducted by Gallup in conjunction with the Walton Family Foundation, collected data from…
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States Seek Ways to Keep Veterans Out of the Criminal Justice System
Veterans were once half as likely as the general population to land in prison. Now, they’re twice as likely. State and local officials are trying to prevent this from happening. By Carl Smith Published Spring 2024 Nearly a quarter-century has passed since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Since then,…
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Soldiers charged with violent crimes will now face more scrutiny before they can leave the Army
The change comes after reporting from ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and Military Times revealed that hundreds of soldiers charged with offenses like sexual assault and domestic violence left the Army without facing courts-martial. By Vianna Davila and Lexi Churchill On April 19, 2024 The U.S. Army, the country’s largest military branch, will no longer allow…
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