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Reuters
2 days ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Wisconsin Bar redefines ‘diversity' to settle discrimination lawsuit
July 17 (Reuters) - The State Bar of Wisconsin has modified its definition of 'diversity' for applicants to its leadership programs, ending a two-year-old lawsuit brought by a conservative legal group alleging the programs discriminate based on race. The change, announced by the state bar on Wednesday, comes more than a year after the organization made similar modifications to a diversity program for law students following a partial settlement in the same lawsuit. The latest settlement, disclosed in a joint court filing on Tuesday by the state bar and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, requires the Wisconsin bar to make clear in promotional and application materials that its leadership and law student diversity clerkship programs are open to all law students and state bar members. Those changes will allow the G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy and Leadership Summit to 'continue unencumbered,' the state bar said. The Ware Leadership Academy is a leadership development course over three two-day sessions annually for "a diverse and inclusive group of lawyers." The Leadership Summit is an annual luncheon for 24 young lawyers who "possess the potential to be the next generation of state bar leaders." 'We are pleased to have reached an amicable agreement that resolves the outstanding litigation,' said Ryan Billings, the Wisconsin Bar's immediate past president, in a statement. Dan Lennington, deputy counsel at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, said Thursday that the state bar 'was caught red-handed using race to discriminate against applicants for its programs,' and that diversity and inclusion 'is over at the state bar.' 'We will continue to monitor them, and if they backslide, we will sue them again,' Lennington said. The state bar's leadership program applications previously referenced 'race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation and disability,' in their diversity definitions. Under the new definition, diversity means "including people with differing characteristics, beliefs, experiences, interests, and viewpoints.' The Wisconsin lawsuit is among a series of legal challenges to diversity programs after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that colleges and universities cannot consider race in admissions. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty sued the state bar, opens new tab in December 2023 on behalf of attorney Daniel Suhr, asserting he should not have to pay for the bar's law student diversity fellowship program. Using Suhr's mandatory dues for what he claimed was an illegal program violated his First Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution, the lawsuit said. After the bar agreed to a partial settlement addressing the law student fellowship program in April 2024, Suhr filed an amended complaint alleging that the bar's leadership programs were discriminatory. A federal judge declined to dismiss the case in August, ruling that Suhr should have the opportunity to establish through evidence whether the bar is using mandatory dues to fund 'non-germane' activities. Read more: Discrimination lawsuit prompts Wisconsin Bar to modify diversity program Conservative group sues Wisconsin bar to block diversity clerkship program
National Post
13-05-2025
- General
- National Post
How to properly clean and season cast iron pans
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Cast iron pans have maintained their popularity in the culinary space for decades, mostly because of their durability. With the right care, they can be a great non-stick pan option, without the chemicals and are known to get better over time with proper cleaning and seasoning. Article content Article content Many new users find the pans intimidating as they can be unforgiving if improperly cared for, unlike most other cookware. There are ongoing debates on topics like the use of dish soap and the best way to season a pan, causing confusion and fear for new users. Article content Article content First up, we had to understand why cast iron pans can be so intimidating and what the process of seasoning actually means. Suhr explains that 'maintaining cleanliness and developing a patina on cast iron skillets is crucial for preserving their non-stick properties, preventing rust and extending their lifespan.' Article content She adds: 'As the patina builds, it forms an additional protective layer that enhances cooking performance and imparts flavour to your dishes.' Article content What you need to clean and season cast iron pans Article content Traditionally, dish soap is a faux pas when it comes to cast iron because they were previously known to strip and damage the pan. Modern dish soaps are less abrasive and thus, can be used on cast iron pans without damaging them. On top of this, recent innovations in cookware have made it so that in some cases, like with enamelled dishware, even stronger dish detergents can be used without a fuss. Article content Article content Article content In terms of drying, it is crucial to make sure to wipe cast iron cookware down thoroughly after washing and give it some air time to dry completely before stowing it away. Alternatively, for best care, wipe out most of the water with a towel, place the skillet on the stovetop over medium heat and let it sit until very dry, which should take about five minutes. Once cool, wipe it out one more time, then put it away.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Suhr's OSO Short Scale aims for the best of both – combining a Gibson-like scale length with a T-style body
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. NAMM 2025: Suhr has gone short-scale with its latest electric guitar, with the OSO built to the 24.625" scale length often utilized by Gibson and PRS. With Mateus Asato, Scott Henderson, and Pete Thorn – recently announced as part of the SatchVai band – among its signature artists, the Lake Elsinore, California-based luthier has seen its stock take an upward trajectory of late. This latest foray into stunted territory, with a curvaceous Tele-type body, won't do it any harm, either. A trio of woods – an alder body, roasted maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard – provide its typical tonal heart, with some models being bestowed a fourth via a figured maple top. The neck varies across models. It's sculpted to Suhr's Historic C-profile with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard on its Two-tone Tobacco Burst model – and an Even Slim C-profile with an Indian rosewood 'board on the Tea Burst variant. As ever, there's a black sheep among the flock, with the Orange Satin finished model going all out with a mahogany body and Even Slim C-profile neck, figured maple top, and an Indian Rosewood fingerboard. That change in tonewood is reflected in its $4,449 pricing. When it comes to hardware, the premium builds stay in-house, which is consistent across the series. That includes fixed two-post, solid saddles and steel block bridge, and Suhr SSV-Neck and SSV-Bridge humbuckers. Described as the firm's most popular 'bucker of choice, the single screw pickups pride themselves on 'the warmth of a vintage humbucker,' and an 'increased clarity, definition, and range' thanks to an output far hotter than vintage-flavored designs typically dare to go. The bridge pickup in particular vies for the sought-after PAF-like tones of yesteryear – both are here given simple black with silver pole pieces aesthetics. Image 1 of 3 Image 2 of 3 Image 3 of 3 To the casual observer, a Gibson-style 24.625" scale length may seem strange on a T-style, but many players prefer the range it gives, which improves fret access for big stretches – and that makes sense for a high-performance brand like Suhr. Priced upwards of $3,800 and available in four finishes the OSOs aren't exactly budget builds. Rather, this is Suhr throwing the most lavish specs at its first shorter-scale design since the Aura, itself based on the Gibson Les Paul. Having first teased the guitars on its Instagram, inviting players to 'experience the all-new Oso Short Scale' at NAMM, GW duly popped by the Suhr booth at the weekend and the model was drawing a lot of eyeballs. There is little more information at this time, with an official launch date yet to be mooted. Keep your eyes on Suhr for more information in the future.
