Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months agoThe Age of Anti-Woke Overreach
The Republican Party is misjudging American sentiment by pursuing harsh policies under the guise of 'owning the libs.'
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Media industry
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months agoParamount joins the major US companies rolling back diversity policies
Paramount has rolled back DEI policies by eliminating staffing goals related to demographics and ceasing to collect diversity data from US job applicants.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months agoOpinion | 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.
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Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
2 months agoThese 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.
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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.
Social justice
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months agoBusiness school accreditor removes DEI standards
The AACSB has removed DEI from its standards in response to political pressures and legal challenges, replacing it with terms focused on community.
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Washington DC
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months agoGeorgetown University's Law School Dean Just Had to Remind Ed Martin About the First Amendment - Washingtonian
Ed Martin threatens Georgetown Law's DEI program, risking political consequences, including a senator-initiated investigation into his conduct.
Washington DC
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months agoGeorgetown University's Law School Dean Just Had to Remind Ed Martin About the First Amendment - Washingtonian
Ed Martin threatens Georgetown Law's DEI program, risking political consequences, including a senator-initiated investigation into his conduct.
Non-profit organizations
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month agoHow to Not "Obey in Advance"-Actions for Resisting Authoritarianism - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
PBS's closure of their DEI office illustrates premature compliance amid threats of defunding, exemplifying the danger of 'obeying in advance'.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month agoA 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 agoSo-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 agoExclusive | 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
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Higher education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months agoKentucky's Legislature is rushing through a bill to ban DEI
Kentucky's House Bill 4 aims to eliminate DEI initiatives in public universities, restricting hiring practices and academic content under the guise of preventing indoctrination.
Higher education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months agoKentucky's Legislature is rushing through a bill to ban DEI
Kentucky's House Bill 4 aims to eliminate DEI initiatives in public universities, restricting hiring practices and academic content under the guise of preventing indoctrination.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months agoBelonging 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.
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.
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