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    Airbnb rolls out new anti-discrimination policy

    Discrimination, especially regarding race, is a problem in America’s growing sharing economy.  Unwelcome or rejected customers of Airbnb have complained about discrimination based on gender, age and disabilities.

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    By Warren Olney • Sep 8, 2016 • 1 min read

    Discrimination, especially regarding race, is a problem in America’s growing sharing economy. Unwelcome or rejected customers of Airbnb have complained about discrimination based on gender, age and disabilities. Today, in response to complaints, Airbnb has announced new rules, but it won’t abandon the requirement that prospective renters submit profile photos. Emily Badger, who reports for the Washington Post, says the new rules send an important message.

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      Warren Olney

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Emily Badger

      New York Times writer

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    Grading the candidates -- and the media
    1. 1:54California approves most ambitious climate law in the US
    2. 8:49The candidates, up close and personal but light on policy
    3. 43:47Airbnb rolls out new anti-discrimination policyYou’re reading this
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