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#diversity
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 minutes ago
US politics

Bill O'Reilly Says He's Fine With Diversity' and Inclusion': It's a Strength'

Bill O'Reilly supports diversity and inclusion as strengths but rejects equity favoring specific groups.
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago
SF politics

Cringe Reverse Discrimination Group Hijacks Michigan Law Listserv To Ask Students To Sprinkle A Little Fraud In Their Personal Statements - Above the Law

FASORP criticizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in law school admissions, claiming they disadvantage certain groups under the guise of merit.
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 minutes ago
US politics

Bill O'Reilly Says He's Fine With Diversity' and Inclusion': It's a Strength'

Bill O'Reilly supports diversity and inclusion as strengths but rejects equity favoring specific groups.
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago
SF politics

Cringe Reverse Discrimination Group Hijacks Michigan Law Listserv To Ask Students To Sprinkle A Little Fraud In Their Personal Statements - Above the Law

FASORP criticizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in law school admissions, claiming they disadvantage certain groups under the guise of merit.
more#diversity
#trump-administration
Social justice
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Trump is restoring merit - by slaying rules that enforce reverse discrimination

The Trump administration's executive order removes disparate-impact theory from civil-rights enforcement, aiming to restore meritocracy.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Late Night Revels in Harvard's Rejection of Trump's Demand

The Trump administration's grant freeze on Harvard sparks comedic responses about university rejection and merit. Comedians highlight the absurdity of the situation.
Social justice
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Trump is restoring merit - by slaying rules that enforce reverse discrimination

The Trump administration's executive order removes disparate-impact theory from civil-rights enforcement, aiming to restore meritocracy.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Late Night Revels in Harvard's Rejection of Trump's Demand

The Trump administration's grant freeze on Harvard sparks comedic responses about university rejection and merit. Comedians highlight the absurdity of the situation.
more#trump-administration
#education
Education
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Commons: How the Ivy League Broke America

The current meritocratic system fails to recognize diverse educational pathways and the value of talents beyond standardized testing.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Social justice

A Surprising Reason Why Students Procrastinate

Procrastination may stem from perceptions of societal mobility, rather than poor time management.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Education

Six Stories on Elite Schools

Elite private schools foster entitlement and inequality while falsely presenting themselves as agents of social progress.
The current meritocratic system is failing and requires rethinking to alleviate societal pressures and discontent.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Commons: How the Ivy League Broke America

The current meritocratic system fails to recognize diverse educational pathways and the value of talents beyond standardized testing.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Social justice

A Surprising Reason Why Students Procrastinate

Procrastination may stem from perceptions of societal mobility, rather than poor time management.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Education

Six Stories on Elite Schools

Elite private schools foster entitlement and inequality while falsely presenting themselves as agents of social progress.
The current meritocratic system is failing and requires rethinking to alleviate societal pressures and discontent.
more#education
Television
fromwww.niemanlab.org
2 weeks ago

The unreality of reality TV: How competition shows influence U.S. politics and shape views about economic inequality | Nieman Journalism Lab

Eunji Kim's research reveals that reality TV shapes American beliefs about meritocracy and economic mobility amid declining traditional news consumption.
#affirmative-action
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Texas university creates 'the most meritocratic admissions policy' in the US

UATX introduces a merit-based admissions policy focusing on academic scores, deeming traditional admission processes unjust.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

A new investment fund is saying 'no' to DEI-focused companies.

Hiring based on skill and ability leads to better company performance than hiring based on race or gender.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Texas university creates 'the most meritocratic admissions policy' in the US

UATX introduces a merit-based admissions policy focusing on academic scores, deeming traditional admission processes unjust.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

A new investment fund is saying 'no' to DEI-focused companies.

Hiring based on skill and ability leads to better company performance than hiring based on race or gender.
more#affirmative-action
#leadership
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Growth hacking

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy criticizes manager fiefdoms and stresses the need for 'meritocracy' in a leaked recording

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasizes reducing management layers to cut bureaucracy and promote meritocracy.
He encourages employees to be resourceful rather than building large teams.
fromIt's A Long Road
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Meritocracy & Machiavelli for Nice Guys: Peterson on Power & Integrity

True success in a meritocracy requires integrity and long-term vision rather than manipulation and ambition alone.
Growth hacking
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy criticizes manager fiefdoms and stresses the need for 'meritocracy' in a leaked recording

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasizes reducing management layers to cut bureaucracy and promote meritocracy.
He encourages employees to be resourceful rather than building large teams.
fromIt's A Long Road
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Meritocracy & Machiavelli for Nice Guys: Peterson on Power & Integrity

True success in a meritocracy requires integrity and long-term vision rather than manipulation and ambition alone.
more#leadership
Social justice
fromPortland Monthly
1 month 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.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Writing

The Individualist's Manifesto | HackerNoon

The article emphasizes the importance of individuality and self-definition in a world that prioritizes conformity and tradition.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Oregon's woke forestry service and more: Letters to the Editor - Oct. 20, 2024

Merit-based hiring is essential for roles requiring specific expertise; focusing solely on identity can undermine job performance and safety.
fromArtforum
8 months ago
Writing

JEREMY GILBERT-ROLFE (1945-2024)

Jeremy Gilbert-Rolfe, an influential artist and critic, passed away at 79, leaving a legacy in modern art and cultural discourse.
fromMets360
10 months ago
New York Mets

Wednesday catch-all thread (6/5/24)

To instill a meritocratic approach in team selections, focusing on performance over external factors.
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