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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
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
US politics

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

fromtime.com
3 months ago
US news

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

Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Trump targeted 20 of the biggest law firms over their diversity programs. A GOP favorite is missing from the list.

The Trump administration is attacking law firms' diversity initiatives while favoring those aligned with its political agenda.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
US politics

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

fromtime.com
3 months ago
US news

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

Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Trump targeted 20 of the biggest law firms over their diversity programs. A GOP favorite is missing from the list.

The Trump administration is attacking law firms' diversity initiatives while favoring those aligned with its political agenda.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
3 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
3 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.
#education-policy
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.
Social justice
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Schools get 2 weeks to end DEI programs or they'll lose federal funding, Trump administration says

Trump administration mandates schools eliminate diversity initiatives in 14 days or risk losing federal funding.
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.
Social justice
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Schools get 2 weeks to end DEI programs or they'll lose federal funding, Trump administration says

Trump administration mandates schools eliminate diversity initiatives in 14 days or risk losing federal funding.
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
#boycott
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know

The People's Union USA is calling for a national economic boycott to protest corporate rollbacks on diversity initiatives and government workforce reductions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know

The People's Union USA is calling for a national economic boycott to protest corporate rollbacks on diversity initiatives and government workforce reductions.
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
#dei
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Women in technology

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

Apple
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Apple shareholders vote down anti-DEI proposal | TechCrunch

Apple shareholders maintained support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts despite external pressures to eliminate such initiatives.
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.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
4 months ago

The Anti-DEI Agenda Is Reprogramming America

The Trump administration's push against DEI programs signifies a deeper threat to American cultural values and civil rights.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Apple shareholders vote down anti-DEI proposal | TechCrunch

Apple shareholders maintained support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts despite external pressures to eliminate such initiatives.
#supreme-court
Social justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Supreme Court Lets Trump Suspend Grants to Teachers

Supreme Court temporarily suspends $65 million in teacher-training grants under Trump's administration, dealing a significant blow to diversity initiatives.
Social justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Supreme Court Lets Trump Suspend Grants to Teachers

Supreme Court temporarily suspends $65 million in teacher-training grants under Trump's administration, dealing a significant blow to diversity initiatives.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Willkie Farr Surrenders To Trump - Above the Law

Willkie Farr’s decision to pledge $100 million in pro bono services reveals their strategy to avert Executive Orders impacting Biglaw firms, sacrificing DEI initiatives.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Paul Weiss Interview Aged Like Raw Milk - Above the Law

In 2019, Paul Weiss positioned itself as a champion of social justice and the rule of law, only to cut diversity efforts for favor with Trump.
Social justice
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Seeks to Bar Student Loan Relief to Workers Aiding Migrants and Trans Kids

Trump's order modifies student loan forgiveness to exclude nonprofits with alleged illegal purposes, targeting diversity and immigration support initiatives.
LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Pics of WWII Bomber Flagged For Removal Under Pete Hegseth's DEI' Purge Because Gay' Is in Its Name

The Pentagon's DEI purge is removing historical images alongside diversity initiatives, raising concerns about erasing important military history.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Are we returning to the days of 'Fellow Travelers' for LGBTQ+ people working in the federal government?

The resurgence of fear among LGBTQ+ federal employees echoes the Lavender Scare due to recent policies by the Trump administration.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Hegseth's Plans to Reshape the Military Start With Cuts

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is taking drastic measures to reshape the military, focusing on budget cuts, personnel layoffs, and limiting diversity initiatives.
US news
Women in technology
fromPatently-O
5 months ago

USPTO's Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium Continues Despite New DEI Policies

Recent executive orders on diversity create confusion about federal agencies' initiatives, including at the USPTO.
The White House emphasizes merit-based opportunities while asserting the need to defend women's rights.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Judge Allows C.I.A. to Fire Officers Who Worked on Diversity Issues

Judge allows C.I.A. director to fire diversity staff, enabling a broader dismissal of employees under Trump’s executive order against federal workforce diversity initiatives.
Apple
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Apple shareholders say no to scrapping company's diversity programs | CBC News

Apple shareholders have rejected a proposal to eliminate corporate diversity programs, demonstrating continued support for DEI initiatives.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

I Didn't Get An Invite!' Trump Black Coalition Leader Complains On CNN While Defending Trump Black History Month Party

Melik Abdul highlights the contradictions of Trump's actions regarding Black History Month, showcasing both support and criticism.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Trump fires top US general CQ Brown in major Pentagon shake-up

President Trump dismissed General CQ Brown from his military leadership role amid significant shifts in U.S. military command without offering a public explanation.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Cherryrock Capital raises new $172M fund from all-star investors to back diverse founders | TechCrunch

Cherryrock Capital successfully closed its $172 million Fund I, focusing on later-stage investments for diverse founders.
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

02/11/25

Pete Buttigieg and Dana Nessel may change the Senate's demographics by potentially running in Michigan's Democratic primary.
Google's removal of culturally significant observances indicates a broader retreat from diversity initiatives.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Trump criticizes FAA diversity efforts after deadly plane crash, even as he says he doesn't know the cause yet

Trump linked diversity initiatives at the FAA to a plane crash, despite acknowledging a lack of evidence connecting the two.
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