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Why California’s anti-caste bill matters
Should the bill become law, it would mark a watershed in the history of human rights and civil rights in the US, not just for Americans of Indian and South Asian origin but also for stigmatized communities from other regions.
25 September, 2023•7 min
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25 September, 2023•7 min
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