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Stop xenophobia
Xenophobia is the fear of that which is perceived to be strange or foreign. This curation collection also includes all the 'isms' in the world; racism, sexism, etc. Including homophobia. When are people going to realise that this behaviour is not right. Please stop it now and be inclusive in your world views. Reduce the hate in the world and stop all forms of violence against people.
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May 29, 2018 5:48 PM
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ABC cancels Roseanne's TV show after star's racist Twitter rant

ABC cancels Roseanne's TV show after star's racist Twitter rant | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The president of ABC Entertainment calls Roseanne's Twitter rant "abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values".
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May 20, 2018 9:18 PM
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Sabika Sheikh embraced U.S. culture. One of its darkest elements — a mass shooting — killed her.

Sabika Sheikh embraced U.S. culture. One of its darkest elements — a mass shooting — killed her. | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The 17-year-old exchange student from Pakistan was gunned down at Santa Fe High School; she’s returning to her family in a casket.
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May 18, 2018 5:45 PM
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Megan Nicol Reed: 'Dear Israel, meet my rainbow family'

Megan Nicol Reed: 'Dear Israel, meet my rainbow family' | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Megan Nicol Reed writes on homophobia.
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May 17, 2018 6:46 PM
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Australia needs a better conversation about religious freedom

As the Ruddock review of religious freedom is about to report, we need a more sophisticated understanding of what religion is and the ways its expression can be curtailed - or can curtail others.
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May 15, 2018 11:00 PM
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Cannes 2018: Spike Lee tells world to 'wake up' over Trump

Cannes 2018: Spike Lee tells world to 'wake up' over Trump | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The director lambasts US President Donald Trump during a fiery conference at Cannes Film Festival.
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May 8, 2018 7:12 PM
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5 More Nike Executives Are Out Amid Inquiry Into Harassment Allegations - The New York Times

5 More Nike Executives Are Out Amid Inquiry Into Harassment Allegations - The New York Times | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
At least five more top managers are leaving the world’s largest sports footwear and apparel company after an investigation into complaints of harassment and bias. The departures follow six others.
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May 7, 2018 8:42 PM
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Twitter Is a Hotbed of Anti-Semitism, ADL Says

Twitter Is a Hotbed of Anti-Semitism, ADL Says | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Millions of anti-Semitic messages on Twitter have spread negative stereotypes and conspiracies about Jews across the social media platform
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April 29, 2018 8:51 PM
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Opinion | A Reckoning for Apu, ‘The Simpsons’ and Brownface - The New York Times

Opinion | A Reckoning for Apu, ‘The Simpsons’ and Brownface - The New York Times | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Hank Azaria said he’s willing to step away from the character he has voiced for nearly 30 years. The show’s writers and network executives should let him.
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April 23, 2018 11:16 PM
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Verne Troyer’s tragic death underlines the harm Mini-Me caused people with dwarfism | Eugene Grant | Film | The Guardian

Verne Troyer’s tragic death underlines the harm Mini-Me caused people with dwarfism | Eugene Grant | Film | The Guardian | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The role of the aggressive, biddable pet in the Austin Powers films did huge damage to the dwarfism community and our struggle for respect
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April 18, 2018 7:50 PM
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German police investigate anti-Semitic attack in Berlin

German police investigate anti-Semitic attack in Berlin | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
A video of the incident shows a man hitting the pair with his belt and shouting anti-Semitic abuse.
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April 14, 2018 9:49 PM
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Anti-Semitism rears its ugly head once more

Anti-Semitism rears its ugly head once more | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
While only the deluded would see an even vaguely coherent program in Donald Trump’s presidency, troubling patterns emerge on the Jewish question.
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April 8, 2018 9:02 PM
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Taika Waititi calls New Zealand 'racist as f***'

Taika Waititi calls New Zealand 'racist as f***' | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
'People just flat-out refuse to pronounce Maori names properly' says Thor director.
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April 6, 2018 1:38 AM
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Israel Folau's anti-gay comments 'very disappointing' – Qantas | Sport | The Guardian

Israel Folau's anti-gay comments 'very disappointing' – Qantas | Sport | The Guardian | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it

Joyce has faced criticism for using Qantas to promote same-sex marriage – as well as Indigenous reconciliation and other causes – but he has defended the right of business to speak up on social issues.

“We are vocal on gender-equality issues, Indigenous issues and on LGBTI issues,” he told the AFR. “That’s what good businesses do. They’re part of society. They help promote societal changes. They help promote what’s good for our people.”

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May 20, 2018 11:09 PM
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A historic hardware store. Allegations of homophobia. And the Boy Scouts. - The

A historic hardware store. Allegations of homophobia. And the Boy Scouts. - The | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
An employee at Nichols Hardware is accused making anti-gay slurs and refusing to help a Scout.
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May 20, 2018 6:52 PM
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Pope Francis tells gay man: 'God made you like this' | World news | The Guardian

Pope Francis tells gay man: 'God made you like this' | World news | The Guardian | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Juan Carlos Cruz, who was sexually abused, says pontiff told him God did not mind that he was gay
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May 17, 2018 6:57 PM
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Courtney Barnett on coping with fame, homophobia – and thinking she still sucks | Music | The Guardian

Courtney Barnett on coping with fame, homophobia – and thinking she still sucks | Music | The Guardian | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The Australian musician has gone from indie darling to global star, but she’s still uneasy in the limelight and wracked with self-doubt – even self-hate
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May 15, 2018 11:05 PM
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Ramadan 2018: Date, How to Wish Someone a Happy Ramadan

Ramadan 2018: Date, How to Wish Someone a Happy Ramadan | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Ramadan begins this week and Muslims around the world will start their rituals. Here's what to know about Islam's holy month
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May 15, 2018 9:17 PM
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Islamophobia is real. Stop the obsession with semantics | Miqdaad Versi | Opinion | The Guardian

Islamophobia is real. Stop the obsession with semantics | Miqdaad Versi | Opinion | The Guardian | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The idea that those who engage in Islamophobia or deny its existence should be driving our word choice is ludicrous, says Miqdaad Versi, of the Muslim Council of Britain, writing in a personal capacity
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May 8, 2018 2:30 AM
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Israel Folau shares anti-gay video

Israel Folau shares anti-gay video | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
After his reply to an Instagram post last month stating gay people would end up in "HELL" if they didn't "repent their sins," it seems as if Israel Folau isn't going to back down on his beliefs.
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May 1, 2018 10:03 PM
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The big four accounting firms struggle to shake their sexist pasts

The big four accounting firms struggle to shake their sexist pasts | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The big four accounting firms' brands are grounded in their histories. But looking into their past reveals many stories of discrimination.
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April 25, 2018 6:37 PM
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Hank Azaria 'willing to step aside' from Simpsons Apu role

Hank Azaria 'willing to step aside' from Simpsons Apu role | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The actor told Stephen Colbert it felt "the right thing do" amid racial stereotyping claims.
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April 18, 2018 8:00 PM
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Israel Folau's comments remind us homophobia and transphobia are ever present in Australian sport

Israel Folau's comments remind us homophobia and transphobia are ever present in Australian sport | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Wallaby and Waratahs player Israel Folau's recent comments about gay people are just one example of the homophobia in Australian sport. Recent research suggests the problem is widespread.
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April 18, 2018 7:45 PM
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Destiny Church head Brian Tamaki tweets support for Folau's homophobic comments

Destiny Church head Brian Tamaki tweets support for Folau's homophobic comments | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The self-styled bishop has stepped into the Folau fray, calling gay people 'crybabies'.
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April 9, 2018 2:04 AM
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Hollywood director Taika Waititi says New Zealand is racist | World news | The Guardian

Hollywood director Taika Waititi says New Zealand is racist | World news | The Guardian | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Waititi says while his homeland is ‘the best place on the planet’ it was ‘pretty shit growing up poor in the country’
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April 7, 2018 9:06 PM
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Howard Jacobson: ‘Jews know what antisemitism is and what it isn’t. To invent it would be a sacrilege’ | World news | The Guardian

Howard Jacobson: ‘Jews know what antisemitism is and what it isn’t. To invent it would be a sacrilege’ | World news | The Guardian | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
I still think Britain is a fine country to be a Jew in. But it is as though I now live in the shadow of an unseen enemy
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