NYC Bans Weight Discrimination

The New York City Council passed a bill that would make it illegal to discriminate against height and weight in housing, employment, and public accommodations.

Victoria Abraham graduated from New York University last year, ready to enter the job market. She is a self-proclaimed “fat activist” who has found her voice as a content creator online, but has concerns about applying for new job.

“Walking into a job interview as a fat person, I’m already at a disadvantage,” said Victoria Abraham....

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