Jim Obergefell: The man who helped legalise same-sex marriage
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Biden administration adds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students, assault victims
npr.org/2024/04/19/1245858954/title-ix-changes-lgbtq-assault-victim-transgender-biden-administration
Quick Glance: Biden Administration Expands Title IX Protection for LGBTQ Students, Assault Victims
- The Biden administration released rules that protect the rights of LGBTQ students and change how schools can respond to allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
- The Education Department updated Title IX, the 1972 law prohibiting sex discrimination in school programs, with the changes set to take effect on August 1.
- The new rules eliminate in-person court-like proceedings for sexual assault allegations, broaden the definition of sexual harassment, and officially expand Title IX interpretation to cover pregnant, gay, and transgender students.
- These changes have sparked mixed reviews and controversy, with supporters praising the increased safety for students while critics argue that the new regulations infringe on due process rights and expressive freedoms.
NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns with blast at new CEO: The senior editor says CEO Katherine Maher has "divisive views" that confirm the issues he wrote about in ...
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245283076/npr-editor-uri-berliner-resigns-ceo-katherine-maher
Moore denounces DEI blame for bridge collapse: ‘I have no time for foolishness’: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) brushed off mentions of diversity ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4566162-moore-denounces-dei-blame-for-bridge-collapse-i-have-no-time-for-foolishness/
Quick Glance: Braving the Rain: White House Easter Egg Display
- Unexpected incident with a saw blade in the parking lot.
- Pursuit of suspect by mounted police.
- Unique sale featuring celebrity clothing.
- Former addict shares insights on decriminalization.
UT Austin students protest layoffs over new DEI ban: Students at the University of Texas at Austin protested Thursday after the school laid off more than 60 ...
thehill.com/homenews/4603909-ut-austin-students-protest-layoffs-over-new-dei-ban/
Texas: Diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities
apnews.com/article/dei-texas-university-job-cuts-939b334d85108e498c0f85d2ad44ebc2
Quick Glance: Semitrailer Crashes into Public Safety Building Intentionally
- A Texas semitrailer driver crashed a stolen 18-wheeler through a public safety building after his commercial driver's license renewal was rejected, resulting in one death and 13 injuries.
- The driver, identified as Clenard Parker, was detained after attempting to ram the building again and is facing multiple felonies without specified charges.
- Law enforcement's swift response was praised for averting potential further casualties in the violent act.
- The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into the incident, which required a heavy police presence to manage the impact of the attack.
Paralympians urge Nike to allow single shoe sales: Retired athlete Stef Reid says the company doesn't sell single shoes despite using amputee models.
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A lawmaker proposed a bill that would ban DEI in medical schools. Doctors say it could roll back progress toward improving Black maternal health.
cnn.com/2024/04/17/us/dei-medical-schools-black-maternal-health-reaj/
Democrats seek to codify DEI in federal programs: House Democrats have introduced two pieces of legislation to codify diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ...
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Charlamagne tha God blasts DEI as 'mostly garbage and 'just corporate PR' in 'Daily Show' monologue
nypost.com/2024/04/05/us-news/charlamagne-tha-god-blasts-dei-during-the-daily-show-monologue/
Baltimore mayor says critics ‘don’t have the courage to say the N-word’: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott (D) has accused his critics of racism after many labeled ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4561610-baltimore-mayor-critics-dont-have-the-courage-say-n-word/
Advocates sound alarm after shuttering of House office promoting diversity: Advocates of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs are sounding the alarm ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4564129-dei-advocates-sound-alarm-house-office-diversity/
DEI ‘lives on’ after Supreme Court ruling, but critics see an opening: Legal experts largely agreed the Muldrow ruling lowered the bar in workplace bias claims ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/19/dei-supreme-court-muldrow/
UT-Austin lays off employees to comply with Texas’ DEI ban: The University of Texas at Austin has reportedly laid off dozens of employees to comply with Texas’s ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4570975-ut-austin-lays-off-employees-to-comply-with-texas-dei-ban/
Alabama governor signs law banning diversity programs in schools: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed into law on Wednesday a ban on diversity ...
reuters.com/world/us/alabama-governor-signs-law-banning-diversity-programs-schools-2024-03-21/
Utah Rep. Phil Lyman blames Baltimore bridge collapse on DEI: The bridge collapse is just the latest in a string of problems right wing activists have blamed on ...
axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/03/26/baltimore-bridge-dei-utah-lawmaker-phil-lyman-misinformation
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
UT-Austin lays off dozens who worked in DEI roles, citing new state law: A conservative state senator had warned schools days earlier to comply with the state’s ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/03/ut-austin-dei-layoffs-sb17/
Mark Cuban defends DEI, say it has boosted his bottom line: "Every single person on Twitter could disagree with me. I would still follow the results I see in my ...
businessinsider.com/mark-cuban-defends-dei-say-boosted-his-bottom-line-2024-4
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NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programs
apnews.com/article/naacp-florida-student-athletes-dei-ron-desantis-58e04af22037a70f657ef9775398483d
Quick Glance: NAACP Urges Black Student-Athletes to Boycott Florida Universities Over DEI Policy
- The NAACP is calling on Black student-athletes to boycott Florida universities after the University of Florida terminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion positions on campus.
- Florida is not the only Republican-led state pushing back on 'woke' programs like DEI initiatives.
- Criticism of the University of Florida's decision has come from various quarters, including alumni like NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith.
- The NAACP emphasizes that the responsibility is not solely on Black students, but also on public institutions to foster a supportive educational environment for all students.
Baltimore mayor faces racist attacks after bridge collapse: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has been the target of racist attacks following last week's Key Bridge ...
npr.org/2024/04/04/1242294070/baltimore-key-bridge-mayor-brandon-scott-racist-attacks
Blinken appoints chief diversity and inclusion officer after 10-month vacancy: Secretary of State Antony Blinken has appointed a new chief diversity and ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4570309-blinken-appoints-chief-diversity-and-inclusion-officer-after-10-month-vacancy/
Texas proves DEI programs aren't just wasteful – they've failed. Focus on merit instead.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/08/dei-ban-texas-colleges-workplace-focus-merit/73221580007/
A day after bridge collapse, Republicans are blaming Dems, floating unfounded and sometimes racist theories
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/politics-baltimore-bridge-collapse-republican-conspiracy/
Policy change at North Carolina university system could cut DEI staff: A committee at North Carolina's public university system voted in less than four minutes ...
nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/policy-change-north-carolina-university-system-cut-dei-staff-rcna148367
Elon Musk hurls insult towards MacKenzie Scott for her charitable giving: The Tesla CEO didn’t hold back on criticizing the philanthropist’s choice of charities ...
thestreet.com/personalities/elon-musk-hurls-insult-towards-mackenzie-scott-for-her-donation-choices
'I've been waiting for this': LEGO Houses, stores to be sensory inclusive by end of April
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/02/lego-sensory-inclusive-world-autism-day/73169474007/
Amid book bans, DEI cuts and 'Don't Say Gay' laws, 7 states will mandate LGBTQ-inclusive curricula
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/washington-lgbtq-history-schools-governor-law-rcna144991
From ‘Wonka’ to ‘Bridgerton’: Hollywood’s Fantasy of A Magical, Colorblind Past: Films and TV shows keep reimagining history as a multiracial dream world ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/31/magazine/hollywood-movies-race-diversity.html
What are states legislating against DEI afraid of? The truth about our racist history.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/03/30/alabama-dei-bill-republican-ignore-american-history/73098502007/
UNC overseers are all-in on the Republican legislature’s racialized agenda | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287896655.html
Gen Z Sparks Digital Movement With 'Black At NASA' Trend: Zillennials have started a new trend after Tyrone Jacobs Jr. shared a major accomplishment: ...
girlsunited.essence.com/article/zillennials-black-at-nasa/
Coachella 2024: Providing a safe space for everyone through Community: Coachella Community promotes inclusivity and provides training to prevent overdoses.
pressenterprise.com/2024/04/22/coachella-2024-providing-a-safe-space-for-everyone-through-community/
Mend Coffee opens in Atlanta as a space to ‘reimagine the story of disability’: April 15, Wolf and her husband Jay, opened Mend Coffee & Goods in Buckhead ...
ajc.com/food-and-dining/mend-coffee-opens-in-atlanta-as-a-space-to-reimagine-the-story-of-disability/UL3TWJNNNNF3LJD7ECCUMXVDRA/
New acting vice president of enrollment and retention takes over at Milwaukee Area Technical College for Eva Martinez Powless
jsonline.com/story/news/education/2024/04/22/matc-administrator-martinez-powless-replaced/73325449007/
Calm down, the sky isn’t going to fall with the capital gains tax hike: For businesses, and for individuals beyond a certain threshold, 67 per cent of capital ...
theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-calm-down-the-sky-isnt-going-to-fall-with-the-capital-gains-tax-hike/
Paid articlePaid ‘Them: The Scare’ Changes the Face of Black Horror: Sponsored by Prime Video
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Primary Care in Rochester and Kasson
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Diversity Goals Are Disappearing From Companies’ Annual Reports: Dozens of firms change what and how they report on their diversity initiatives as DEI programs ...
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Black University Of Florida Graduates Call For The School To Reinstate DEI Programs With Private Funding
essence.com/news/university-florida-private-donors-reinstate-dei/
College DEI programs can be saved, but they need to change | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287699535.html
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 ...
theguardian.com/culture/2024/apr/21/dei-language-conservatives-baltimore
Students kept out of building where UNC System board voted on DEI changes. Is that legal?
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article287796240.html
Utah’s anti-DEI law ‘lights a fire’ under nonprofits as public resources stand to dismantle
sltrib.com/news/education/2024/04/18/utahs-anti-dei-law-lights-fire/
Congressional staff are still not representative of the people they serve — so why did Congress close its Office of Diversity and Inclusion?
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4567773-our-lawmakers-are-still-not-representative-of-the-people-they-serve-so-why-did-congress-close-its-office-of-diversity-and-inclusion/
University of Florida terminates all DEI positions: 13 full-time positions were terminated and 15 administrative appointments were ended for faculty members.
axios.com/2024/03/01/university-florida-dei-terminate-positions-desantis
Quick Glance: University of Florida eliminates all DEI positions
- The University of Florida has eliminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) positions at the university due to new state rules.
- According to an administrative memo, the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer has been closed, DEI positions and administrative appointments have been eliminated, and DEI-focused contracts with outside vendors have been halted.
- The Board of Governors defines DEI as any program, campus activity, or policy that classifies individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation and promotes differential or preferential treatment of individuals on the basis of such classification.
- The Board of Governors restriction also defines political or social activism as any activity organized with a purpose of effecting or preventing change to a government policy, action, or function, or any activity intended to achieve a desired result related to social issues, where the university endorses or promotes a position in communications, advertisements, programs, or campus activities.
Court rules Florida's 'stop woke' law restricting business diversity training is unconstitutional
pbs.org/newshour/politics/court-rules-floridas-stop-woke-law-restricting-business-diversity-training-is-unconstitutional
Quick Glance: Fl. Law 'Stop Woke Act' Blocked by Court Decision
- A federal appeals court decision on Monday prevented the enforcement of a law in Florida, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, that limits how private companies can teach diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- According to a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, the 'Stop Woke Act' exceeds the boundaries of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in its efforts to regulate workplace trainings related to race, color, gender, and national origin.
- Julia Friedland, a spokeswoman for DeSantis, stated in a release on Tuesday that the governor's office is 'considering all options for future appeals.'
- The 'Stop Woke Act' was passed in March 2022 by the Republican-controlled Florida legislature and was a key priority for DeSantis, who labeled it as the 'Individual Freedom Measure.'
What’s next after UNC System committee vote on DEI policy? Here’s what to know.: Answers to questions about UNC System Board of Governors’ vote on policy ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article287796220.html
Conservatives have it right: Down with equity. Embrace equality of opportunity instead | Opinion
kentucky.com/opinion/article287701685.html
Donald Trump's Truth Social Is Now 'Woke,' Committed to DEI: Corporate Governance Guidelines Reveal
techtimes.com/articles/303706/20240417/donald-trumps-truth-social-now-woke-committed-dei.htm
Gaskin: MIT alum horrified by school’s antisemitism grade: The administrations have had enough time to realize their mistakes and take corrective action ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/20/gaskin-mit-alum-horrified-by-schools-antisemitism-grade/
Kentucky’s anti-DEI higher ed bill dies a second time: Senate Bill 6, which would have dismantled DEI at Kentucky public universities, does not get considered.
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article287710615.html
Black University Of Florida Graduates Call For The School To Reinstate DEI Programs With Private Funding
essence.com/news/university-florida-private-donors-reinstate-dei/
Texas’ DEI crackdown stirs fear on university campuses: As administrators scramble to comply with new limits on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/19/texas-colleges-dei-ban/
Texas DEI ban: UT layoffs mostly impacted women, Black staffers: The layoffs have roiled students and advocates, who argue administrators are overreacting to the ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/ut-dei-layoffs-19410906.php
Black women struggle to find their way in a job world where diversity is under attack
apnews.com/article/black-women-claudine-gay-702e7fb758565e400cc519ce9e75d989
Universities like Columbia must end the double standard and stop tolerating campus antisemitism
nypost.com/2024/04/18/opinion/universities-like-columbia-must-end-the-double-standard-and-stop-tolerating-campus-antisemitism/
Why Jamie Dimon defends DEI when so many CEOs have gone silent: The JPMorgan chief isn't backing away from diversity programs.
axios.com/2024/04/19/jamie-dimon-dei-jpmorgan
Iowa House budget would limit DEI offices at public universities: Bill would direct diversity office money to scholarships
thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-house-budget-would-limit-dei-offices-at-public-universities/
Brazilian Singer Ludmilla Makes History On Coachella Main Stage: Ludmilla makes history by becoming the first Afro-Latina woman to perform on the main stage at ...
girlsunited.essence.com/article/heres-how-ludmilla-made-history-at-coachella-2024/
Hispanic Chamber CEO Laura Murillo is the DEI champion Houston needs: As the state Legislature dismantles DEI initiatives, it's up to Houston ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/hispanic-chamber-ceo-laura-murillo-dei-champion-19404412.php
Commentary: Will Supreme Court affirmative action ruling affect where high school seniors attend college?
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/18/opinion-affirmative-action-college-admissions/
UT DEI ban: Staff firings anger students in wake of state law: UT-Austin has not said how many staff were let go, but advocates say at least 66 people were fired ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/dei-ban-ut-firings-19400136.php
The GOP Must Choose: Pro-Business or Anti-Woke?: The House Anti-Woke Caucus appears to be somewhat out of step with a majority of Republican leaders and ...
exposedbycmd.org/2024/04/15/u-s-house-anti-woke-caucus-targets-programs-benefiting-minorities/
Missouri attorney general is accused of racial bias for pinning a student fight on diversity program
apnews.com/article/dei-diversity-school-beating-missouri-hazelwood-928cd2980047d9f6c37351901f7d0e29
Virginia NAACP to take Youngkin to court over DEI office records: The pending legal back-and-forth stems from an initial August public records request by the ...
dailyprogress.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/virginia-naacp-youngkin-foia-dei/article_8e3f0d0a-6d1f-5c51-bd03-d4eb222dc944.html
AI-generated fashion models could bring more diversity to the industry - or leave it with less
apnews.com/article/ai-fashion-model-digital-diversity-aaa489111bd8e793aa6e5a531dc7ade2
Ghana's finance ministry urges president not to sign anti-LGBTQ+ bill: The ministry urges the president not to sign the draconian bill over fears the World Bank ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68469613
Quick Glance: Ghana could jeopardize IMF support with anti-LGBTQ bill
- An anti-LGBTQ bill in Ghana could result in a loss of $3.8 billion in World Bank financing.
- The bill could also derail a $3 billion IMF loan package, according to the finance ministry.
- The legislation will now be presented to Ghana's President for a decision.
- The United States has expressed deep concern over the bill and called for a review of its constitutionality.
Kentucky House votes to defund DEI offices at public universities: The Kentucky House voted Friday to choke off funding for diversity, equity and inclusion ...
nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/kentucky-house-votes-defund-dei-offices-public-universities-rcna143877
Under Armour Loses Another High-Ranking Female Exec, This Time in the HR Function
footwearnews.com/business/executive-moves/under-armour-chief-people-officer-departs-women-exec-1203614942/
The future of DEI looms in state Senate. Has it already impacted SC colleges?: Students, faculty and staff from USC, Clemson and College of Charleston react to ...
postandcourier.com/education-lab/sc-college-students-dei-reactions-senate-state-house/article_6dfd4b14-f77a-11ee-949b-93a8e2740779.html
UNC System board to consider policy targeting DEI, potentially eliminating related jobs
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article287745625.html
Does Joel Quenneville deserve a second chance?: Joel Quenneville's attempt to get another NHL head coaching job conjures complicated feelings.
theathletic.com/4495285/2024/04/13/joel-quenneville-reinstatement-nhl-coach/
Capitol Notebook: Bill to arm school staff headed to Iowa Gov. Reynolds: Also, Iowa police chiefs raise concerns over new illegal immigration law
thegazette.com/state-government/capitol-notebook-bill-to-arm-school-staff-headed-to-iowa-gov-reynolds/
Sweet Baby Inc. Doesn’t Do What Some Gamers Think It Does: No, one company isn’t ‘forcing’ diversity into all your favorite video games
kotaku.com/sweet-baby-inc-consulting-games-alan-wake-2-dei-1851312428
Carnival Cruise Line makes a bold statement on a divisive topic: The cruise line spoke out on a topic that has caused significant problems for Target ...
kansascity.com/news/business/article287380315.html
Conservative Think Tank The Heritage Foundation Hit by Cyberattack: Investigation Ongoing
techtimes.com/articles/303541/20240412/conservative-think-tank-heritage-foundation-hit-cyberattack-investigation-ongoing.htm
University of Texas at Austin students say cultural programs are struggling to stay afloat in wake of anti-DEI law
cnn.com/2024/03/28/us/university-of-texas-austin-anti-dei-law/
Paid articlePaid I wasn't hired because I'm a white man -- can I sue?: Diversity and inclusion initiatives are taking a hit right now in the media. Unfortunately ...
nypost.com/2024/04/14/lifestyle/i-wasnt-hired-because-im-a-white-man-can-i-sue/
CCSD's Anita Huggins, SC diversity equity policies, bygone cars, Boston Marathon | Letters
postandcourier.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/opinion-letters-ccsd-anita-huggins/article_db1723de-e6f2-11ee-a947-a3b4a4063eac.html
Sweet Baby Inc. Doesn’t Do What Some Gamers Think It Does: No, one company isn’t ‘forcing’ diversity into all your favorite video games
kotaku.com/sweet-baby-inc-consulting-games-alan-wake-2-dei-1851312428
Congressional Black Caucus asks Garland to protect DEI programs : The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate if ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4516443-congressional-black-caucus-asks-garland-to-protect-dei-programs/
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