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A Step Forward for Philosophy
Disciplinary association issues open letter to victims of harassment and sexism, and calls for departments to promote equity. While some philosophers welcome the move, others doubt it will change anything.
Science, Not Sexism
AAAS pulls advice column telling a female postdoc to ignore her adviser's attempts to look down her shirt, amid outcry from scientists.
Leveling the Field
McMaster U addresses gender pay gap by giving $3,500 raises to female faculty members.
Gaming Beyond Gamergate
At a conference for women in gaming, speakers debate the role of academics in understanding movements such as Gamergate and the harassment some scholars face.
'Expanding the Circle'
New book explores strategies and obstacles for gay, lesbian and transgender students and those who conduct research on L.G.B.T.Q. topics.
Staying Away From Indy
San Francisco State bars use of university funds to travel to Indiana. Connecticut governor bars all public colleges (and other state agencies) from using state funds to do so. Do these moves raise academic freedom issues?
Tenure Denied for Being Trans?
Justice Department says Southeastern Oklahoma State discriminated against a professor on the basis of gender identity.
Keeping a Ban, Offering Support
Gordon College announces a new emphasis on helping LGBT students feel welcome, but doesn't budge on policy barring "homosexual practice."