Astronomy society revises harassment policy after outcry (www.nature.com)
The International Astronomical Union clarified changes to its code of conduct after researchers voiced concern that it protected harassers.
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The International Astronomical Union clarified changes to its code of conduct after researchers voiced concern that it protected harassers.
Federal judge seems to side with ACLU and Electronic Frontier Foundation that ban is unenforceable and unconstitutional...
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