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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump to sign order requiring universities to disclose admissions data

Trump is pushing for transparency in university admissions and aims to end diversity initiatives he views as discriminatory.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

A long-running anti-DEI lawsuit could have high stakes for corporate diversity

America First Legal claimed that Hello Alice’s grant program for Black-owned businesses violated a 1866 law against racial discrimination in contracts, launching a significant legal battle.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Google removes over 50 DEI groups from a list of groups it helps fund | TechCrunch

Google has eliminated over 50 DEI groups from its funding list, reflecting pressure from the Trump administration.
US politics
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

After second federal judge withdraws error-riddled ruling, litigants seek explanation

Significant errors were found in a withdrawn federal ruling by Judge Wingate regarding a Mississippi law on diversity initiatives.
fromFortune
1 month ago

The Trump administration is using the FCC in an 'unprecedented' way to advance its anti-DEI agenda

"Any businesses that are looking for FCC approval, I would encourage them to get busy ending any sort of their invidious forms of DEI discrimination," Carr told Bloomberg in an interview.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Harvard seemingly caves to Trump, shuts down LGBTQ+ and women's center websites

"This new office is part of the [university's] ongoing effort to break down silos, ensuring all members of our community are connected, supported and empowered to contribute to a thriving intellectual environment," Hoekstra wrote.
LGBT
#trump-administration
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

Harvard Scrubs Mentions Of Undergrad Services For Women And Minorities From Their Website - Above the Law

fromtime.com
4 months ago
US news

What to Know About the Universities That Have Had Their Funding Targeted by the Trump Administration

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

Harvard Scrubs Mentions Of Undergrad Services For Women And Minorities From Their Website - Above the Law

fromtime.com
4 months ago
US news

What to Know About the Universities That Have Had Their Funding Targeted by the Trump Administration

US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Dodgers DEI efforts target of federal civil rights complaint filed by conservative group

America First Legal filed a civil rights complaint against the Dodgers for alleged unlawful discrimination linked to their diversity initiatives.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

University of Virginia president resigns under US government pressure

In an email sent to the university community on Friday and circulated on social media, university president James Ryan said he was resigning to protect the institution from facing the ire of the government.
US politics
#higher-education
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Golden Gate Bridge CEO considering removing DEI language in fear of losing $400M in federal grants

Golden Gate Bridge funding risks tied to new federal policies against DEI initiatives.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

President Trump said he fired a Smithsonian museum director. Can he do that?

Trump claims to terminate Smithsonian director due to her support for diversity initiatives, which he deems inappropriate for her role.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Biglaw Firm Fighting Trump In Court, But Still Making Tweaks To Diversity Statements - Above the Law

Perkins Coie successfully challenged a retaliatory executive order from the Trump administration, highlighting their commitment to voting rights and diversity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

College board reverses decision on hiring University of Florida president over DEI concerns

The public record completely contradicted what the nominee was telling us, Paul Renner said, highlighting skepticism towards Santa Ono's shifting views on DEI and campus safety.
Right-wing politics
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

University of Florida presidential pick rejected after criticism of past DEI support

Florida Board of Governors blocked Santa Ono from becoming president due to conservative backlash against his diversity initiatives.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Hegseth Orders Navy Ship Honoring Civil Rights Icon Renamed

The Navy is renaming the USNS Harvey Milk amidst controversies surrounding diversity and inclusion initiatives in the military.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Form of DEI That's Alive and Well on Campus

Johns Hopkins University is implementing a diversity initiative to recruit conservative professors, addressing academic ideological homogeneity.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Target reveals drop in first quarter revenue, expects to slip for all of 2025

Target's sales are declining due to economic concerns and customer boycotts, prompting a forecast for further drops in 2025.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Scientific research needs more precise federal funding, White House tech leader says

Spending more money on the wrong things is far worse than spending less money on the right things, Kratsios said.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Biglaw Firm Ends Diversity Billing Codes, Scrubs Key Sections Of Website - Above the Law

Nixon Peabody is dismantling its diversity initiatives, such as billing codes and in-house affinity groups, in response to political pressures.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump's Attempted Library of Congress Takeover Thwarted as Two of His Appointees Were Escorted Off the Premises': CBS News

Trump's attempts to appoint officials to the Library of Congress faced challenges after the abrupt firing of Dr. Carla Hayden and the escorting off premises of two appointees.
fromEater LA
3 months ago

Long Beach Pride Blames Trump for Loss of Sponsorships and Scales Down Annual Festival

Long Beach Pride faces deep sponsorship cuts affecting its event scale, linked to national trends against diversity initiatives.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Asian American voters backed Trump in Nevada. Here's how they feel about him now

Pauline Lee emphasizes her concerns about illegal immigration and its impact on American resources alongside her frustrations about college admissions for Asian American students.
#academic-freedom
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

UC Berkeley faculty demand UC not comply with Trump demands

UC Berkeley faculty urge protection of political speech and academic freedom in response to Trump administration's threats against diversity initiatives.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Under Trump, freedom of speech in universities takes on a new meaning

The Trump administration's influence has led to concerns about academic freedom and expression on college campuses.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

UC Berkeley faculty demand UC not comply with Trump demands

UC Berkeley faculty urge protection of political speech and academic freedom in response to Trump administration's threats against diversity initiatives.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Under Trump, freedom of speech in universities takes on a new meaning

The Trump administration's influence has led to concerns about academic freedom and expression on college campuses.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

State AGs sue Trump administration over mandate to end DEI practices in schools

Attorney General James leads a lawsuit against the Trump administration's directive to halt diversity initiatives in education.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Skadden's Email Policy In The Wake Of Trump Deal Triggers Government Investigation - Above the Law

As the filing notes, "Associates used firm email to discuss these changes, submit resignations, plan coordinated rejections of recruitment activities, and express concerns about the impact on what they do."
Law
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

Pastor calls for full Target boycott' over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusion

The Rev. Jamal Bryant has declared a full Target boycott, stating that the retailer has yet to meet his demands regarding diversity and inclusion.
Black Lives Matter
Women in technology
fromIT Pro
3 months ago

Why are so many men in tech blind to the gender divide?

The gender divide in tech is significant, with women comprising only 26% of IT employees and facing numerous challenges.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Law Students Signing Pledge To Refuse Offers From Collaborating Biglaw Firms - Above the Law

Law students are putting pressure on firms to align with ethical standards, refusing to accept roles at firms that compromise their integrity in response to administration demands.
Privacy professionals
Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Here are all the tech companies rolling back DEI or still committed to it - so far | TechCrunch

Many US companies are cutting DEI programs due to political pressure from the Trump administration.
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