Social Justice
San Francisco reparations fund faces lawsuit alleging unconstitutional race-based benefits
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Two San Francisco taxpayers and a civil-rights group have sued the city over an ordinance that created a Reparations Fund intended to support programs for Black residents. The plaintiffs argue that administering a fund tied to race and ancestry violates equal-protection guarantees under the U.S. and California constitutions.
Rajya Sabha passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026 by voice vote on March 26 amid opposition calls for wider debate. The Lok Sabha had cleared it on Tuesday. Social Justice Minister Virendra Kumar described it as a symbol of justice for long-marginalised sections.
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In an op-ed, Deon Snyman, managing director of the Goedgedacht Trust, argues that South African development efforts must incorporate trauma-informed accompaniment beyond relief and training to achieve lasting impact. He highlights how unrecognized trauma leads to misinterpretations of behavior in vulnerable communities. Snyman emphasizes the need for funding to support ongoing relational work rather than just initial workshops.