DEI
NASA Employees Ordered to 'Drop Everything' and Scrub DEI-Related Text From Websites: Report
NASA is reportedly removing all terms from its website related to accessibility, indigenous people, women and other topics relating to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) following Trump's DEI ban.
Professors and University Officers Sue to Block Trump's Anti-DEI Orders: 'In the United States, There is No King'
Professors and university officials sue to block Trump's anti-DEI orders, arguing they exceed executive authority, threaten academic freedom, and violate constitutional rights.
West Point Orders All Minority Cadet Clubs Disbanded Immediately in DEI Crackdown: Report
The U.S. Military Academy West Point ordered all minority cadet clubs to be disbanded immediately as crackdowns on DEI programs set in across the country.
MLK Jr.'s Daughter Claps Back at Conservative Activists' Fears of DEI Following DC Plane Crash
MLK Jr.'s daughter, Bernice King, condemns conservative activists' claims correlating DEI to the deadly DC plane crash and calls rhetoric "racism, pure and simple."
Protesters Gather Outside Target HQ, Call for Nationwide Boycott After DEI Rollback
Protesters gathered outside Target's Minneapolis headquarters, demanding a nationwide boycott after the retailer scaled back its DEI commitments.
Top Republican Overseeing FAA Says DEI Didn't Have 'Anything to Do' With DC Plane Crash
The top Republican overseeing the FAA has officially stated that DEI policies did not have "anything to do" with the Washington, DC, plane crash.
Michigan University Shuts Down Lunar New Year Party Over Fears of Violating Trump's Anti-DEI Order
Michigan State University canceled its annual Lunar New Year celebration, citing concerns over recent executive orders from Trump targeting DEI initiatives.
Trump Admin Orders Pronouns Stripped from Federal Email Signatures by End of Day
Federal employees were ordered to remove pronouns from their email signatures to comply with executive orders signed by Trump aimed at dismantling DEI programs.
'Suspicious' Elon Musk Tweets About Needing a Plane Crash to Change DEI Policy Resurface Following DC Tragedy
In the wake of the deadly midair collision over DC, 2024 posts from Elon Musk attacking diversity efforts in aviation have taken on a chilling relevance.
Trump Blamed Democrats for Causing DC Plane Crash With DEI Program He Himself Launched in First Term: Report
President Donald Trump blamed the plane crash in Washington, DC, on a diversity, equity and inclusion program he actually launched himself in his first term
Haunting Tweet Posted Hours Before DC Plane Crash Predicted Disaster Was Imminent -- And Trump Would Blame DEI
A tweet Wednesday morning predicted the dangers of air traffic controller shortages and the likelihood that Trump supporters would blame any mishaps on DEI.
Republicans Rush to Defend Trump's Claim that DCA Plane Crash Was Caused By 'DEI'
Republicans are beginning to support President Donald Trump's claims that the collision between an American Airlines commercial aircraft and a Black Hawk helicopter occurring in Washington DC was somehow caused by diversity, equity and inclusion policies (DEI) implemented at the Federal Aviation Administration.
Pentagon Agency to Stop Celebrating MLK Day, Black History Month as Part of Anti-DEI Crackdown
The Pentagon's intelligence agency has been ordered to stop celebratory events or activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month.
Trump Claims Fed Created 'Worst Inflation in History' by Focusing on 'DEI' and 'Fake Climate Change'
Trump blamed the Federal Reserve for the "worst Inflation in the History of our Country" accusing the central bank of prioritizing DEI & climate over economics.
Nancy Mace Mocked for Unwittingly 'Reminding' Followers She Benefited from DEI to Attend The Citadel
Congresswoman Nancy Mace's recent post about protecting women's accomplishments has prompted critics to point out that her admission was made possible by "DEI."
Harvard Abruptly Sacks Entire Slavery Remembrance Team, Refuses to Say Why
Harvard abruptly laid off its Slavery Remembrance Program staff, who were tasked with identifying direct descendants of people enslaved by Harvard affiliates.
Target Joins Walmart, McDonald's in Shutting Down DEI Programs After Trump Election
Target is scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, joining other major companies including Meta, Walmart, and McDonald's.
Mississippi Cop Fired for Telling Latino Men to 'Go Back to Mexico' Welcomed by Different Police Department Days After Trump Inauguration
A previously fired Mississippi police officer who was filmed making racist remarks to a group of Hispanic men has been brought aboard by another department.
Trump Admin Orders Government Employees to Snitch on Secret Diversity Initiatives: 'We're Really Freaked Out'
Trump's executive orders banning DEI programs spark confusion and fear among federal workers, who face unclear directives and potential ripple effects.
Trump Admin Bans Pride Flags from Flying Over Government Buildings in Sweeping DEI Crackdown
All flags other than the U.S. flag have been banned at government facilities domestically and abroad under a new anti-DEI policy from the Trump administration.
Costco Rejects Anti-DEI Trend, Votes to Keep Diversity Policies in Place: 'An Enterprise Rooted in Respect and Inclusion'
Costco's shareholders overwhelmingly voted against a proposal that would scale back the company's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Advocates Worry DEI-Related Measures From Trump Will Lead To a 'Sort of Strange Anti-Diversity Witch Hunt'
Trump's executive order on the matter ends decades of practices. Government employees are also being called to report on others who continue to follow the policies
Democratic Congressman Says Fighting Trump's DEI Executive Order Isn't a Priority
"I've never had a constituent who said to me 'DEI is my number one issue," Rep. Ritchie Torres from New York told the BBC
Trump Taps Man Who Was Fired From Space Force For Top Air Force Position
Matthew Lohmeier was fired for saying Marxist beliefs and DEI policies were prevalent in the U.S. military
MAGA Blames Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs for LA Wildfires: 'Working Hydrants > Diversity'
Conservatives blame diversity initiatives for Los Angeles wildfires, ignoring scientific evidence linking the disaster to climate change.
Users Cheer On Costco After Company Refuses to Remove DEI Policies: 'At Least One Company Has a Spine'
The Costco board has refused to stop implementing policies of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) after a group of shareholders expressed concerns about the policies, earning them an outpour of support from social media users supporting their decision.
Idaho Education Board Orders Removal of Pro-Diversity Offices from All Public University Campuses Despite Overwhelming Student Opposition
The Idaho State Board of Education (ISBOE) has passed a resolution banning the existence of offices seeking to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) on university campuses despite backlash against the measure.
DOJ Likely to Challenge Diversity Programs as Advocates Prep for 'The Most Virulent Anti-dei Administration'
Trump has signaled his intent to use the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, originally established to combat racial discrimination, to oppose DEI practices
Descendants of Slaves to Receive Priority College Admission Under California Bill
California Assembly member Isaac Bryan plans to introduce a bill granting admission priority to descendants of enslaved people at state universities.
Texas University Forced to Remove the Words 'Gender,' 'Race,' and 'Class' from Course Names After State Ban on Diversity Programs
A Texas university removed terms like "race" and "gender" from course titles and descriptions to align with a new state law.