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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

BREAKING: Trump Admin Approves Merger Between Paramount and Skydance

The Trump administration approved an $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance on Thursday. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 2-1 to approve the merger.
US politics
#fcc
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Trump-Backed Head of the FCC Threatens ABC's Broadcast License In Fox News Interview

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's probe could impact Disney's licensing if racial discrimination in hiring practices is confirmed.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

No DEI allowed for US mergers and acquisitions, says the new FCC chair

Brendan Carr warned that FCC approval of mergers could be at risk if companies maintain DEI practices deemed discriminatory.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Marc Andreessen blasts elite colleges over DEI policies in leaked messages

Marc Andreessen criticized elite universities for alleged discrimination against children of conservative Trump voters.
#t-mobile
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: Trump Threatens Portland's DEI Programs, Musk's Antisemitic Chatbot, and Is It Time to Divest From the Federal Government?

Portland risks losing hundreds of millions in federal funding necessary for basic services due to compliance with anti-DEI policies.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Pride in London returns as events struggle with falling funds

"More than 85 Pride organisations say they've seen a reduction in corporate sponsorships or partnerships, according to a questionnaire by the UK Pride Organisers Network (UKPON)."
LGBT
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Era of 'Woke' Brand Activism Is Over

In the past two decades, there's been a steady uptick in brands and corporations embracing Pride, a trend sometimes criticized as being superficial, or 'pinkwashing.'
LGBT
#trump-administration
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
NYC politics

Former assistant US attorney put on leave over federal DEI policies compares Trump's tactics to communist Czechoslovakia

fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
European startups

Bannon Drops Bombshell: Trump Wants To Cripple Elite Law Firms - Above the Law

The Trump administration aims to disrupt major law firms financially over their DEI policies.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Friday Video: Welcome to the War on 'Woke' Transportation - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration's early policies on DEI and green initiatives significantly impact transportation and community planning.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
NYC politics

Former assistant US attorney put on leave over federal DEI policies compares Trump's tactics to communist Czechoslovakia

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Friday Video: Welcome to the War on 'Woke' Transportation - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration's early policies on DEI and green initiatives significantly impact transportation and community planning.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

The Lesson

In 2020, thousands marched for racial justice in Portland, leading to institutional changes like DEI policies and job creation; however, many changes proved temporary.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 months ago

'Completely bizarre': Stockholm hits back at US embassy's anti-DEI contract

The US Embassy in Sweden demands the city planning office to sign a contract against promoting DEI, causing controversy and refusal.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Brown University student faces disciplinary action after asking non-faculty staff what they do all day as tuition soars

Brown is charging me for misrepresentation - for saying I am affiliated with the Brown Spectator... I did not violate any provisions of the IT policy.
US news
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

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.
fromRetail Brew
3 months ago

Exclusive: Percentage who'd recommend Target dropped 11 points after it caved on DEI

Recommendation metrics capture multi-stakeholder perspectives, impacting a company's overall reputation significantly.
fromVulture
3 months ago

CBS Settles Writer Discrimination Lawsuit

Earlier this year, Paramount rolled back on DEI initiatives to comply with Trump's mandates, asserting they would no longer use aspirational numerical goals related to hiring.
Media industry
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Here are the stores that are open - and closed - on Easter Sunday

Many stores across the country are open today for those needing last-minute items, despite calls for a boycott against retailers over DEI policies.
E-Commerce
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Columbia's 'antisemitism' squad is coming down hard - on Catholics like me

Columbia University is reportedly clamping down on antisemitism while targeting individual expressions of Catholic faith in the name of equity.
Black Lives Matter
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Target backtracked on DEI-and was hit by boycotts. Now the CEO is meeting with Al Sharpton

Target's recent changes to DEI policies have resulted in public backlash, diminished sales, and a potential boycott led by civil rights leaders.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

K-12 schools must sign certification against DEI to receive federal money, Trump administration says

Trump administration ties K-12 federal funding to compliance with civil rights laws, targeting DEI practices.
DEI programs deemed discriminatory can result in loss of federal funding for schools.
DC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Dear Disney: don't cave to Trump. We need you to shape dreams for kids everywhere | Jeff Yang

Disney's films inspire children to embrace diverse heroes and imagine themselves in different roles.
Disney faces scrutiny over its DEI policies amid political pressures, highlighting ongoing cultural discussions.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Paul Weiss's version of its agreement with Trump doesn't include a line pledging not to use DEI

Trump rescinded his executive order against Paul Weiss, indicating a compromise on DEI policies while keeping merit-based commitments intact.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Pentagon restores webpages of Black veterans, Navajo Code Talkers and others after outcry

Earlier, Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot emphasized the Defense Department’s commitment to honoring veterans solely based on their service records without focusing on race or other characteristics.
US news
#boycott
Black Lives Matter
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

The Georgia pastor behind the 40-day fast from Target says the company's DEI dismissal was a 'betrayal'

A Lenten boycott against Target highlights the clash between corporate DEI policy changes and community values.
NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
4 months ago

Here's how Brooklyn Brewery is staying committed to inclusivity as a "Certified Safe Space"

Brooklyn Brewery reaffirms its commitment to inclusivity amid a trend of companies rolling back DEI programs.
Social justice
fromAxios
5 months ago

Shoppers are avoiding certain brands over politics: poll

Many consumers are opting out of brands due to political fatigue.
Changing DEI policies at major corporations reflect shifting consumer sentiments.
Democrats are more likely to change shopping behaviors based on political alignment.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Maddow Brutally Mocks Trump DEI Attacks: White Power Vibe' Undercut By Ostentatiously Dumb' Actions

When you push back on them, they cave: I think it's pretty obvious now to everybody that they are using DEI as a pretext.
Miscellaneous
#air-traffic-control
fromIntelligencer
11 months ago

The Right-Wing Crusade Against DEI Isn't Actually Working

Robby Starbuck's campaign against corporate DEI policies highlights the disconnect between his claims and market reactions, as stock performance remains largely unaffected.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 months ago

Trump Fan At Rally Rants Mr. Trump They Fired Me' Because They Are Running A DEI Operation'

Red Pill Ken, a Trump supporter, claims he was fired from Cracker Barrel due to DEI policies, expressing his hurt and dedication to God and country.
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