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Social justice
fromNature
2 months ago

'Silence is complicity' - universities must fight the anti-DEI crackdown

The US Department of Education's ruling threatens diversity and inclusion efforts in universities, endangering federal funding and the progress made for under-represented students.
fromtime.com
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Trump's Pause on Infrastructure Funding Impacts More than Just Highways

Social justice
fromNature
2 months ago

'Silence is complicity' - universities must fight the anti-DEI crackdown

The US Department of Education's ruling threatens diversity and inclusion efforts in universities, endangering federal funding and the progress made for under-represented students.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Anti-DEI Agenda Is Reprogramming America

The Trump administration's push against DEI programs signifies a deeper threat to American cultural values and civil rights.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump is banning diversity programs. What's lost in the DEI purge?

The anti-DEI movement is seen as a strategy to reverse civil rights progress.
Ambiguity around DEI definitions fuels political controversy.
Alternative transportation
fromtime.com
1 week ago

Trump's Pause on Infrastructure Funding Impacts More than Just Highways

The Trump administration's actions threaten civil rights by undermining DEI initiatives, impacting infrastructure investments and community protection.
more#civil-rights
#target
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Some congregations are giving up Target for Lent after it rolled back DEI commitments

Pastor Jamal Bryant leads a 40-day shopping fast targeting Target's rollback of DEI programs, urging reinstatement of their investment in Black businesses.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rev Al Sharpton meets with Target CEO over halting of DEI initiative

Rev Al Sharpton and Target's CEO discussed Target's reversal on diversity initiatives amid boycott calls, with Sharpton indicating potential support for such actions.
Black Lives Matter
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Target foot traffic down for 10th consecutive week amid boycott over DEI abandonment

Target faces a significant boycott leading to reduced foot traffic amid its decision to end DEI initiatives.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Some congregations are giving up Target for Lent after it rolled back DEI commitments

Pastor Jamal Bryant leads a 40-day shopping fast targeting Target's rollback of DEI programs, urging reinstatement of their investment in Black businesses.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rev Al Sharpton meets with Target CEO over halting of DEI initiative

Rev Al Sharpton and Target's CEO discussed Target's reversal on diversity initiatives amid boycott calls, with Sharpton indicating potential support for such actions.
Black Lives Matter
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Target foot traffic down for 10th consecutive week amid boycott over DEI abandonment

Target faces a significant boycott leading to reduced foot traffic amid its decision to end DEI initiatives.
more#target
#trump-administration
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

The culture war on 'wokeness,' from the US to Germany DW 03/12/2025

Trump's administration is actively seeking to eliminate references to diversity and inclusion from federal documents and programs.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Amid Trump anti-DEI attack, 1 in 4 hiring managers say women are less respected at work

Trump's administration has negatively impacted women's respect and advancement in the workplace due to decreased support for DEI initiatives.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | The Anti-D.E.I. Crusader Who Wants to Dismantle the Department of Education

Christopher Rufo is leading a significant backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, influencing both government and corporate policies substantially.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Pentagon Says It's Using AI to Delete Pages About History That's Too Woke

Pentagon admits to using AI to remove 'DEI' content, including Jackie Robinson's biography, causing significant backlash.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

The culture war on 'wokeness,' from the US to Germany DW 03/12/2025

Trump's administration is actively seeking to eliminate references to diversity and inclusion from federal documents and programs.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Amid Trump anti-DEI attack, 1 in 4 hiring managers say women are less respected at work

Trump's administration has negatively impacted women's respect and advancement in the workplace due to decreased support for DEI initiatives.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | The Anti-D.E.I. Crusader Who Wants to Dismantle the Department of Education

Christopher Rufo is leading a significant backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, influencing both government and corporate policies substantially.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Pentagon Says It's Using AI to Delete Pages About History That's Too Woke

Pentagon admits to using AI to remove 'DEI' content, including Jackie Robinson's biography, causing significant backlash.
more#trump-administration
Social justice
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Can NIH-funded research on racism and health survive Trump's cuts?

Research on structural racism and health disparities is under threat due to political pressures against DEI initiatives.
#community-support
NYC LGBT
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Legal Nonprofit Backs Away From Diversity. That Should Scare Everyone. - Above the Law

Legal Services NYC has removed DEI commitments from its website due to funding threats, reflecting broader DEI retreats in the legal sector.
NYC LGBT
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Legal Nonprofit Backs Away From Diversity. That Should Scare Everyone. - Above the Law

Legal Services NYC has removed DEI commitments from its website due to funding threats, reflecting broader DEI retreats in the legal sector.
more#community-support
#diversity
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jon Stewart Says DEI Just Wasn't Done the Right Way: It's All Framing!'

Jon Stewart posits that opposition to DEI initiatives can be reframed to emphasize economic growth and competition rather than traditional diversity metrics.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

France 'deeply shocked' by US demand to drop diversity initiatives

The U.S. is pressuring France to drop DEI initiatives, but France insists on upholding its own values and laws regarding equality and diversity.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Defense Department to remove photos of WWII plane Enola Gay because it has 'gay' in its name

The Department of Defense is removing historical content related to diversity and inclusion, including images of the Enola Gay.
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

These are the US military's diversity photos Trump doesn't want you to see

The Pentagon is removing DEI-related content to promote unity and merit over diversity.
Defense Secretary Hegseth criticizes DEI initiatives as divisive, claiming they threaten military cohesion.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jon Stewart Says DEI Just Wasn't Done the Right Way: It's All Framing!'

Jon Stewart posits that opposition to DEI initiatives can be reframed to emphasize economic growth and competition rather than traditional diversity metrics.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

France 'deeply shocked' by US demand to drop diversity initiatives

The U.S. is pressuring France to drop DEI initiatives, but France insists on upholding its own values and laws regarding equality and diversity.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Defense Department to remove photos of WWII plane Enola Gay because it has 'gay' in its name

The Department of Defense is removing historical content related to diversity and inclusion, including images of the Enola Gay.
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

These are the US military's diversity photos Trump doesn't want you to see

The Pentagon is removing DEI-related content to promote unity and merit over diversity.
Defense Secretary Hegseth criticizes DEI initiatives as divisive, claiming they threaten military cohesion.
more#diversity
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
3 weeks ago

'Diversity isn't political, it's commercial': Edgar Hernandez on why brands need new playbook for growth

Brands often misunderstand DEI as merely diversity, while it's essential for growth and authentic engagement with diverse audiences.
#higher-education
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
US politics

Trump said he will revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status. What does that mean, and can he legally do it?

fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
US politics

Trump said he will revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status. What does that mean, and can he legally do it?

more#higher-education
#politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago
Social justice

Plans to Rebuild the Sewage Infrastructure in Alabama Scrapped Due to Claims it Was an "Illegal" DEI Arrangement

Social justice
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Plans to Rebuild the Sewage Infrastructure in Alabama Scrapped Due to Claims it Was an "Illegal" DEI Arrangement

The cancellation of infrastructure aid in Lowndes County showcases the manipulation of DEI terms for political gains.
more#politics
#workplace-equity
Social justice
fromPortland Monthly
2 months ago

Shari Dunn Says Now Is Not the Time to Give Up on DEI

Shari Dunn's work challenges traditional meritocracy by highlighting systemic inequities affecting Black employees in the workplace.
Social justice
fromPortland Monthly
2 months ago

Shari Dunn Says Now Is Not the Time to Give Up on DEI

Shari Dunn's work challenges traditional meritocracy by highlighting systemic inequities affecting Black employees in the workplace.
more#workplace-equity
#federal-funding
more#federal-funding
#first-amendment
fromCallaborlaw
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Federal Court Puts Brakes on Trump-Era DEI Ban for Contractors: What California Employers Need to Know

Privacy professionals
fromCallaborlaw
1 month ago

Federal Court Puts Brakes on Trump-Era DEI Ban for Contractors: What California Employers Need to Know

A federal court ruling indicates that prohibiting DEI programs for federal contractors may infringe on First Amendment rights.
more#first-amendment
#boycott
Social justice
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Time to ask Al Sharpton: Why should DEI exist in the first place?

Al Sharpton has initiated a boycott against Pepsi for eliminating its DEI initiatives, reflecting a broader national debate on such programs.
Black Lives Matter
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why some Americans are skipping Target and Amazon this holiday weekend

A grassroots boycott against major retailers aims to protest corporate spending and policies related to diversity initiatives over Good Friday weekend.
Social justice
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Time to ask Al Sharpton: Why should DEI exist in the first place?

Al Sharpton has initiated a boycott against Pepsi for eliminating its DEI initiatives, reflecting a broader national debate on such programs.
Black Lives Matter
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why some Americans are skipping Target and Amazon this holiday weekend

A grassroots boycott against major retailers aims to protest corporate spending and policies related to diversity initiatives over Good Friday weekend.
more#boycott
#jackie-robinson
more#jackie-robinson
#book-removal
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

Oh Boy!' Pete Hegseth Fires Back at Hakeem Jeffries for Calling Defense Department Leadership Dumb Effing Individuals'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

Oh Boy!' Pete Hegseth Fires Back at Hakeem Jeffries for Calling Defense Department Leadership Dumb Effing Individuals'

more#book-removal
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A New Approach to DEI and Special Ed

DEI's noble goals can unintentionally create resentment, necessitating a change in approach.
Restrictions in special education are perceived as unfair, prompting calls for re-evaluation.
Stigmas surrounding DEI and special ed may have deterred potential beneficiaries.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

So-Called Secretary of Defense': Dem Leader Hakeem Jeffries Rips Pete Hegseth as Dumb Effing Individual'

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries condemned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for a book purge at the U.S. Naval Academy, highlighting the removal of significant works while retaining others.
Right-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Married senior Army Reservist and DEI specialist has double life posting gay porn on secret X account

Serving this country in uniform for 24 years has been the greatest honor of my life. That's why I am deeply sorry for the lapse in judgment that brought embarrassment to the Army, my unit and myself.
LGBT
#legislation
more#legislation
Social media marketing
fromPhys
1 month ago

New study shows neutrality on social issues can still alienate consumers

Silence on salient sociopolitical issues can provoke backlash against companies, rather than protect their interests.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Let's Not Turn Back the Clock on Disability Rights

DEI initiatives are essential for implementing laws that benefit people with disabilities.
NIH-funded research significantly improves autism treatment outcomes.
#fcc
DC food
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump FCC Announces Investigation Into Disney for Going All in on DEI'

FCC opens investigation into Disney over DEI practices amid concerns of discrimination.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

T-Mobile closes Lumos deal after dropping DEI

FCC Chair Brendan Carr warns that companies with DEI policies face merger approval risks, directly influencing T-Mobile's corporate strategy.
DC food
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump FCC Announces Investigation Into Disney for Going All in on DEI'

FCC opens investigation into Disney over DEI practices amid concerns of discrimination.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

T-Mobile closes Lumos deal after dropping DEI

FCC Chair Brendan Carr warns that companies with DEI policies face merger approval risks, directly influencing T-Mobile's corporate strategy.
more#fcc
Social justice
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

This is conservative activist Robby Starbuck's secret trick to getting companies to drop DEI

Robby Starbuck pushes companies to abandon DEI programs by threatening social media scrutiny, arguing they divide rather than unite.
#diversity-and-inclusion
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Google's 'quiet' decision to remove cultural events from its Calendar app sent a loud message

Tech companies like Google distance themselves from DEI-related observances amidst growing scrutiny and backlash surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Google's 'quiet' decision to remove cultural events from its Calendar app sent a loud message

Tech companies like Google distance themselves from DEI-related observances amidst growing scrutiny and backlash surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
more#diversity-and-inclusion
#education-policy
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

This Idaho Teacher's Classroom Sign Is Going Viral After Their School Said It Violated District Policy

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

This Idaho Teacher's Classroom Sign Is Going Viral After Their School Said It Violated District Policy

more#education-policy
#trump
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

It's Time to Ditch the Term DEI

Trump's executive order eliminates DEI efforts in federal government, echoing prior pushes by the Biden administration, highlighting forces shaping DEI discourse.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

It's Time to Ditch the Term DEI

Trump's executive order eliminates DEI efforts in federal government, echoing prior pushes by the Biden administration, highlighting forces shaping DEI discourse.
more#trump
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Black Medal of Honor recipient removed from US department of defense website

The webpage honoring Maj Gen Charles Calvin Rogers has been removed from the US defense department site, replaced with a URL referencing DEI, sparking controversy.
US news
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Belonging Is Bigger Than Politics

Anti-DEI campaigns obscure the vital importance of belonging, impacting mental health and social connection.
Loneliness is rampant, with significant distrust and disconnection reported in communities across the U.S. and UK.
Fostering mutual respect is crucial to reversing the global crisis of belonging.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Thinking Like A (Potential) Lawyer Goes Viral On Jubilee - Above the Law

Sam Seder's debate on Jubilee highlights the difficulty of logical discussion in today’s polarized environment.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 months ago

'Just don't say DEI': Brands sit out advertising around Black History Month, other heritage months this year

Marketing campaigns for socially significant months are diminishing amid DEI backlash, leading to muted observances for Black History Month, Women's History Month, and potentially Pride Month.
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

10 Ways to Make Every Day International Women's Day | Entrepreneur

Embracing imperfection is key for sustainable business growth.
Learning from successful mentors accelerates the entrepreneurial journey.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Justice Jackson Offers Common Sense Argument For How Judicial Diversity Benefits Everyone - Above the Law

Justice Jackson advocates for diversity in the judiciary to boost public confidence in the rule of law.
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