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Trump's Crackdown On DEI: Federal Employees Urged To Expose Concealed Diversity Plans

The memo, sent to employees across multiple departments, was signed by various members of Trump's cabinet, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department and Acting Attorney General James McHenry at the Justice Department.

International Business Times

Goodbye, DEI? The diversity era's ending

Some corporations began scaling back DEI programs before his executive orders, while others are holding firm

Salon

How Trump’s executive orders will roll out — if courts allow them

From Mount Denali to EVs, we break down 26 executive orders US President Donald Trump signed on his inauguration day.

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US diversity staff put on leave as Trump orders end to federal DEI programs

President decrees end of DEI offices, roles and initiatives within 60 days and repeals civil rights-era equity policies

The Guardian - US

Coast Guard To Deploy Ships, Specialized Forces To Florida To Prevent Migration From Cuba, Haiti

The move follows the dismissal of Coast Guard Commandant Linda Lee Fagan, the first military officer fired under Trump.

Latin Times

Trump's Executive Order Banning Affirmative Action and DEI Preferences

This is radical stuff, at least relative to the status quo in the government for decades: 01/21/25 EXECUTIVE ORDER ENDING… The post Trump's Executive Order Banning Affirmative Action and DEI Preferences appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Trump Administration Moves To Shut Down DEI Offices

President Trump's administration quickly dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in federal agencies.

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Trump Puts DEI Employees On Paid Leave — Is This The End Of Diversity Programs?

DEI programs are shutting down soon and federal DEI employees will be placed on paid administrative leave starting Wednesday.

International Business Times

Trump puts all federal DEI workers on leave for now. What we know about his plans to fire them

Trump’s order vowed to restore strictly ‘merit-based’ hiring in the federal government

The Independent UK

Trump suggests Proud Boys could have a place in American politics as he defends pardons for Jan. 6 rioters

Among the roughly 1,500 people pardoned by Trump were more than 200 who pleaded guilty to assaulting police.

Fortune

Trump has begun dismantling America’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Here’s why Australia may not follow suit

It’s been a significant day for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the United States.

The Conversation

Trump rolls back trans and gender-identity rights and takes aim at DEI

President instructs US government to remove ‘radical gender ideology guidance’ and review diversity programs

The Guardian - US

Gov. Greg Abbott wants to extend Texas’ DEI ban to K-12 schools

In 2023, Texas passed a DEI ban at the state’s public universities. Now Abbott wants the state to stop funding diversity programs in K-12 schools.

The Texas Tribune

Mark Zuckerberg blames Sheryl Sandberg as he seeks to strengthen ties with Trump, report

Mark Zuckerberg is overhauling Meta's DEI initiatives — and reportedly blaming his former COO, Sheryl Sandberg, for an old policy.

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The Guardian - UK

Zuckerberg is quite the champion of the underrepresented – so long as you’re conservative and live in Texas

The Meta boss has ditched his diversity scheme and moved his moderation team. Is he jealous of the attention Musk is getting, asks Joseph Harker, the Guardian’s senior editor, diversity and development

The Independent UK

West Virginia governor’s first executive orders include removing DEI initiatives and vaccine requirements

West Virginia’s Republican Governor Patrick Morrisey issued flurry of orders on first day in office

Reason

Lawless IV: Leadership Failures Old and New

The pandemic showed the weakness of the leadership class. [UPDATE: Inadvertently posted it under my byline, but it's of course Ilya Shapiro's post, as the byline now reflects. -EV]

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“I Can’t Say I Disagree”: Megyn Kelly Sparks Outrage Over “Overweight” Comments

The reporter said she preferred to be rescued by a "strong man" instead of an "overweight" female firefighter. The post “I Can’t Say I Disagree”: Megyn Kelly Sparks Outrage Over “Overweight” Comments first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Reason

Lawless III: It's the Bureaucracy, Stupid

CRT gets all the attention, but this less-sexy part is equally important—if not more so.

The Independent UK

Megyn Kelly rants about ‘obese lesbian’ firefighters tackling LA blazes: ‘We want a strong man to rescue us’

Conservative media personality took aim at the three women who hold leadership positions at the Los Angeles Fire Department

Bored Panda

Online Sleuths Track Down Abusive Eagles Fan—His Career At DEI-Focused Company Is Now In Danger

"Say goodbye to your job, buddy." A heckler who insulted a female football fan at an event might get fired after netizens tracked down his employer—a DEI-focused organization. The post Online Sleuths Track Down Abusive Eagles Fan—His Career At DEI-Focused Company Is Now In Danger first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job over claim that university broke DEI ban

Abbott's comments came after A&M invited staffers and students to attend a conference that a conservative activist said broke the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Reason

Lawless II: Critical Theory Returns with a Vengeance

You can’t have legal education dominated by an ideology that denies the law’s legitimacy.

International Business Times UK

'She's Better Off Working At Walmart': Internet Slams LAFD Diversity Chief For 'Victim Blaming'

Deputy Fire Chief Kristine Larson faces backlash over controversial comments about fire victims amid Los Angeles' devastating wildfires.

Mic

Amazon Joins the Trend of Scaling Back DEI Programs

Amazon is winding down some DEI programs as part of a larger review amid growing pressures from activists and changing corporate priorities.

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