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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Profound alarm': US veterans agency roiled by fight over anti-discrimination provisions

The US Department of Veterans Affairs has demanded staffers report colleagues engaging in diversity initiatives and banned LGBTQ+ pride flags from VA hospitals.
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks 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
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

With DEI, silence is complicity

U.S. companies have recently reduced support for DEI initiatives due to various challenges, impacting their credibility and stakeholder trust.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Will Nigel Farage's attempt to copy and paste Trump's policies work in the UK? | Samuel Earle

Reform UK is influencing British politics by mimicking US political trends, particularly through its focus on anti-DEI rhetoric and cryptocurrency advocacy.
UK politics
#diversity
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago
US politics

Three publishers' workforce diversity reports show DEI efforts remain sluggish

fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
US politics

ABA President Says They Aren't 'Retreating' From Diversity Promises. Does He Know What The ABA Has Been Up To? - Above the Law

fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago
Social justice

Consumers and Employees Still Want Diversity - Here's How Businesses Can Get It Right | Entrepreneur

Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 months ago

Gannett will stop publishing diversity information, citing Trump's executive order

Gannett has halted the publication of its workforce demographic data and DEI reports, aligning with recent regulatory changes.
Major companies are reassessing their DEI initiatives, including Gannett.
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago
US politics

Three publishers' workforce diversity reports show DEI efforts remain sluggish

fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
US politics

ABA President Says They Aren't 'Retreating' From Diversity Promises. Does He Know What The ABA Has Been Up To? - Above the Law

fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago
Social justice

Consumers and Employees Still Want Diversity - Here's How Businesses Can Get It Right | Entrepreneur

Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 months ago

Gannett will stop publishing diversity information, citing Trump's executive order

Gannett has halted the publication of its workforce demographic data and DEI reports, aligning with recent regulatory changes.
Major companies are reassessing their DEI initiatives, including Gannett.
#corporate-policy
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Stacey Abrams shares a warning for companies that go back on their DEI promises: 'It costs you'

Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
3 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.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Stacey Abrams shares a warning for companies that go back on their DEI promises: 'It costs you'

Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
3 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.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

HED: Stacey Abrams has some advice for companies erasing DEI from their websites: 'It's not about the letters'

They are not mad about the letters, they're mad about the mission. And unless you are changing your mission, you will not ease the attack.
US politics
#t-mobile
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
3 months 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.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
3 months 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.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

With Federal Grants on the Line, Portland Leaders Weigh Whether to Comply With Trump's Anti-DEI Directives

Portland faces tough decisions to comply with federal anti-DEI mandates or risk losing significant federal funding.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

My Friend of 15 Years Just Revealed Her Theory About Why I Got Ahead at Work. I'm Stunned.

Friendship may be salvaged if Jane sincerely apologizes for her insensitive comment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Trump administration pushed out a university president its latest bid to close the American mind | Robert Reich

James Ryan declared that while he was committed to the university and inclined to fight, he could not in good conscience push back just to save his job.
US politics
#nasa
Django
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Is Crypto Still Inclusive? What Happens as Big Tech Shuns DEI Initiatives | HackerNoon

The rise of crypto promised inclusivity, but current discussions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) challenge its initial ideals.
#lgbtq
#trump-administration
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
Women in technology

How has US pushback affected UK DEI? | Computer Weekly

The DEI backlash intensified under President Trump, targeting programs aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
US politics

Anti-DEI fight just beginning, NIH cuts won't kill bioscience and other commentary

The fight against the anti-DEI movement in education is gaining momentum, despite opposition from institutional stakeholders.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The surprising metric that will define the future of creative work

Despite the backlash against DEI efforts, there are leaders who advocate for real progress, emphasizing the need for brands to prioritize Return on Inclusion.
Marketing tech
SF LGBT
fromFortune
1 month ago

The CEO of GLAAD thinks Trump's attacks on DEI could benefit companies in the long run

Corporate support for LGBTQ+ initiatives remains steady despite perceived rollbacks in DEI efforts.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
1 month ago

Drama Masks: Sex-positive seniors provide welcome relief in 'Happy Pleasant Valley' - 48 hills

The Bay Area arts community is regressing on DEI efforts, revealing a broader societal reluctance to prioritize equity.
NYC startup
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

So Long And Thanks For All The DEI - See Also - Above the Law

Kirkland & Ellis has eliminated its DEI staff, sparking debate about the firm's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Elon Musk attributes loss of advertisers to concerns about brand safety amid controversial incidents involving Twitter's leadership.
fromKqed
1 month ago

The Great Quiet-Quitting of DEI in Bay Area Arts | KQED

Arts organizations are altering DEI commitments due to perceived government censorship under the Trump administration.
fromNature
1 month ago

How DEI is misunderstood - and the real route to gender equality

Patriarchy continues to thwart gender equality in the workplace despite initiatives aimed at diversity and inclusion.
Current DEI efforts often serve business interests more than they address structural gender biases.
#education
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Education

Charlamagne Roasts Education Secretary for Brutal Gaffes During House Hearing: You Should Probably Know How to Count'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Education

Charlamagne Roasts Education Secretary for Brutal Gaffes During House Hearing: You Should Probably Know How to Count'

fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Trump Is Right About Affirmative Action

President Trump’s approach to dismantling DEI initiatives is aggressive and damaging, potentially jeopardizing the fundamental achievements of civil-rights legislation while still challenging flawed affirmative action practices.
Social justice
#target
Black Lives Matter
fromAdvocate.com
3 months 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.theguardian.com
3 months 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
3 months 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.theguardian.com
3 months 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.
#civil-rights
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

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

Alternative transportation
fromtime.com
2 months 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.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

With federal funding on the line, school leaders weigh Trump DEI order

The U.S. Department of Education is requiring states and local school leaders to recertify compliance with civil rights laws, causing confusion among educators.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
3 months 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.
fromNature
2 months ago

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

It begs the question, what does DEI mean to the issuers of this notice? Does it mean the term 'structural racism'? Does it mean 'Black Americans'? Does it mean that we can no longer do rigorous science to really understand why the devastating burden of health disparities exist in this country and around the globe?
Social justice
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How networking can make you a better manager

Leaders are increasingly seeking connection and community to navigate today's complex challenges.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

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

"I think some brands are still confusing DEI with diversity," says Edgar Hernandez... marketing to diverse audiences isn't about politics. It's about growth."
Marketing tech
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

The Walrus Talks at Home: DEI | The Walrus

DEI initiatives are under threat amid cultural backlash, requiring renewed commitment and strategies for progressive momentum.
#higher-education
#trump
fromFast Company
2 months 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
2 months ago
US politics

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

fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump backs Stephen A. Smith for possible 2028 bid for president: 'I'd love to see him run'

Trump expressed interest in Stephen A. Smith running for president after discussing his administration's anti-DEI policies.
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

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

"This is how you cancel an agreement aimed at rebuilding the sewage infrastructure in an impoverished county in Alabama. You declare that agreement was cancelled because it was an 'illegal' DEI arrangement because it was aimed at helping Black people, and that's all you need to say."
Social justice
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago

Alex Lahmeyer of Boundless Arc - San Francisco Bay Times

Boundless Arc helps organizations integrate equity and inclusion into their talent strategies, fostering an environment of expanded opportunities.
Privacy professionals
fromCallaborlaw
3 months 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Ally Byron Donalds Confronted at Town Hall With Story About Racist Trump Fan

Rep. Byron Donalds faced community concerns regarding racism within Trump's support base during a heated town hall meeting.
#boycott
Black Lives Matter
fromFast Company
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Don't call it DEI: Recruiters explain the hiring landscape under Trump 2.0

At some of the biggest major companies that you have seen on these lists, the same hiring managers are telling me, 'Okay, we're doubling down on my team, I don't care.'
Privacy professionals
NYC LGBT
fromAbove the Law
3 months 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.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Despite DEI backlash, only 19% of companies are cutting diversity funding

Despite pressure from the Trump administration, many companies continue to invest in DEI programs, albeit with changing strategies.
#jackie-robinson
#army
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
LGBT

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

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
LGBT

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

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

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

That's it's astonishing, not surprising. Of course, they don't like the fact that we're ripping DEI out of the military and making it colorblind and merit-based.
Right-wing politics
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

How 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
3 months 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

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

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries criticizes Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for the removal of significant books from the Naval Academy library.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Jamie Dimon didn't use a politically charged word in his annual letter. Last year, he used it 5 times.

Jamie Dimon's annual letter to shareholders omits 'diversity', indicating a shift in focus amidst ongoing challenges related to DEI initiatives.
#education-policy
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

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

NYC politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

NY Public Schools Tell Trump Administration They Won't Comply With DEI Order

New York officials refuse to comply with Trump administration's demands to end DEI practices in schools, citing lack of authority.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

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

Social justice
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cut teacher-training money as suit plays out

The Supreme Court granted Trump administration's request to cut teacher-training funds as part of its anti-DEI efforts despite a legal challenge.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

The Legal Landscape of DEI: A Conversation with Jill Habig - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

While I can't give any individual nonprofit or company legal advice, it’s really important for organizations to seek their own counsel during this volatile moment.
Privacy professionals
Social media marketing
fromPhys
3 months 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.
fromPsychology Today
3 months 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.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Advertising giant WPP cuts diversity section from annual report

WPP's decision to remove 'diversity, equity, and inclusion' from its annual report reflects a growing tension between corporate social policies and political pressures.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
4 months ago

3 lessons in allyship from Lady Gaga

DEI initiatives are fading but the need for allyship, especially for trans rights, remains critical.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

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

Robby Starbuck effectively pressured companies to abandon DEI initiatives, claiming that these programs have been distorted by activists, creating division rather than unity.
Social justice
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Reddit cofounder says he expects a 'swift shift' back to DEI hiring practices

Abandoning DEI is a short-sighted trend that companies will likely regret, according to Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

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

In particular, I want to ensure that Disney and ABC have not been violating FCC equal employment opportunity regulations by promoting invidious forms of DEI discrimination.
DC food
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

'Diversity' off MLB careers page after exec order

Our values on diversity remain unchanged, but another value that is pretty important to us is we always try to comply with what the law is.
New York Yankees
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Challenges Trump, Vance, and Hegseth to Debate DEI Cuts: Try to Defend This!'

Stephen A. Smith calls for a public debate on cuts to DEI initiatives by Trump administration officials.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

The Pentagon's DEI crackdown isn't just deleting history - it also seems to slight veterans

The Pentagon is erasing military history by removing content featuring icons like Jackie Robinson, arguing that it frames events through a DEI lens.
US news
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