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Documents detail how Texas’ DEI ban is changing university campuses

In an update to lawmakers, university system leaders expressed worries about how the ban might affect crucial applications for federal funds.

The Texas Tribune

Florida's DeSantis seeks investigation on Starbucks over DEI practices

The governor said a complaint filed will seek to determine whether such practices violate the states anti-discrimination laws

Latin Times

Diversity jobs at North Carolina public universities may be at risk with upcoming board vote

North Carolina’s public university system could soon see its existing diversity programs and jobs drastically cut if its governing board votes as expected to repeal its current diversity policy

The Independent UK

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The case for a DEI rebrand

Impact funds that invest in people of color have come under legal heat in the past year and so are moving away from using terms like DEI and ESG.

Fortune

Do You Know What DEI Actually Is?

So many people don’t understand what DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) really means, and that has led to some misconceptions about its relevance.

Kiplinger

Washington Post Criticizes Diversity Statements in Higher Education

An excerpt from yesterday's editorial: [J]obseekers who disagree with the ideological premises of such inquiries have an overwhelming incentive to suppress their true beliefs, or pretend to have the "right" ones, lest they be eliminated from consideration. It's a dilemma, especially given the high stakes: As the University of California…

Reason

Missouri Congressman Criticizes Non-Merit-Based DEI Practices

Missouri congressman Eric Burlison advocates for merit-based DEI in hiring, emphasizing equal opportunities for all. The ongoing debate on effective strate...

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House Republicans Demand Answers On Government Diversity Program Spending

House Republicans question transparency and effectiveness of government diversity programs, highlighting concerns over ideological influences and wasteful ...

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Under scrutiny from legislators, Texas university leaders attest to how they’re complying with the state’s DEI ban

Tuesday’s Texas Senate hearing comes as lawmakers are expected to propose new laws next year to enforce the DEI ban and prevent antisemitism.

The Texas Tribune

University of North Carolina to divert $2.3m DEI budget to safety and policing

Some members of board of trustees, which voted for divestment, cited students’ Gaza protests as reason for redesignation of funds

The Guardian - US

Campus protest crackdowns claim to be about antisemitism – but they’re part of a rightwing plan

Accusations of antisemitism are the tip of the spear in a frightening illiberal project serving an autocratic agenda

The Guardian - US

Texas’ DEI ban almost ended cultural graduations. Latina students at UT-Austin fought to keep theirs.

Graduating students raised funds and took the lead organizing smaller ceremonies meant to highlight their identities and cultural heritage.

The Texas Tribune

Education And Diversity Expert Dr. Dionne Poulton Shares Her Journey To Becoming A Leading Consultant And Conflict Mediator

People still hold unconscious biases and stereotypes about groups outside of their own, and this permeates into how they act and treat others.

International Business Times

In Texas, pro-Palestine university protesters clash with state leaders

Texas, one of the most conservative US states, has implemented laws limiting the ability to protest against Israel.

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The Hysterical Opposition to the Antisemitism Awareness Act is Unfounded

I have a piece up at National Review Online about the Antisemitism Awareness Act. As described in my article, the most important feature of the act is that it codifies administrative guidance that began in the Bush Administration holding that Jews are protecting from ethnic discrimination by Title VI of…

Reason

Chemerinsky: "Anti-Semitism is not taken as seriously as other kinds of prejudice"

"A plainly anti-Semitic poster received just a handful of complaints from Jewish staff and students"

The Texas Tribune

How have DEI policies at Texas universities impacted you? Share your experiences with us.

We want to hear the experiences of students, faculty and families affected by pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion and free speech efforts at Texas universities.

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Conservative Push Against DEI Initiatives Gains Momentum

Conservative pushback against DEI initiatives growing in state legislatures, sparking national debate.

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Racist dog whistle: the right wing has weaponized ‘DEI’

The decades-old term is about egalitarianism – but conservatives have turned it into a three-letter profanity

The Texas Tribune

Layoffs and upheaval at Texas universities spur fear as lawmakers continue DEI crackdown

As administrators scramble to comply with new limits on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, students and faculty worry more tumult is coming.

Fortune

Here’s the real reason DEI makes many white men uncomfortable

DEI now has a controversial connotation—but the hard facts show that it can benefit everyone—not just a select few.

Reason

NPR's Uri Berliner Has Shown That DEI Is About Punishing Heresy

The long-time public radio editor's resignation proves he was right all along.

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Texas Higher Education Job Cuts Due To DEI Ban

Texas ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in higher education sparks controversy and job cuts across universities.

Salon

Experts: Anti-DEI push rooted in racism

The troubling connection between racism and opposition to DEI programs

WEKU

Baltimore bridge's collapse is the target of anti-DEI rhetoric

Mayor Brandon Scott has come under attack as a "DEI" hire in the wake of the deadly bridge collapse.

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