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Trump signs executive orders proclaiming there are only two biological sexes, halting diversity programs
President Donald Trump on Monday signed executive orders proclaiming that the U.S. government will recognize only two sexes, male and female, and ending "radical and wasteful" diversity, equity and ...NBC News - 13h -
Our universities need both free speech and diversity protections to succeed
We need to think creatively about threats to open inquiry and ways to preserve and enhance free expression on campus. Reiterating well-worn attacks on DEI will not help in that effort.The Hill - 21h -
Ros Atkins on... Donald Trump's new diversity policies
The president has moved to change the US government's policies on gender and diversity - here's what that means.BBC News - 1d -
Trump to sign orders ending diversity programs
Trump is set to axe funding dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the federal government.CBS News - 1d -
Military leaders should expect Trump crackdown – from disloyalty to diversity
Despite tensions brewing with China, US president-elect is expected to ‘clean house’ with those who stray from agenda. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates As Donald Trump takes the oath ...The Guardian - 1d -
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How Biden’s Inner Circle Protected a Faltering President
“Your biggest issue is the perception of age,” Mike Donilon, the president’s longtime strategist, told him in 2022, according to people who heard him.The New York Times - 4d -
How Doctors and Nurses Can Protect Undocumented Immigrants
Doctors have a responsibility to reassure their patients, regardless of immigration status, that they are welcome and protected.The New York Times - 4d -
North Carolina governor announces new abortion protections
Democratic North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein issued an executive order Thursday that he believes will further protect reproductive health care access across the state. The order directs Cabinet ...The Hill - 5d -
Investors urge Walmart not to "give into bullying" on diversity
Some Walmart shareholders say the retailer hasn't offered a good business case for canceling its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.CBS News - 5d -
Zeldin highlights importance of protecting environment and the economy
Lee Zeldin, President-elect Trump's pick to run the Environmental Protection Agency, focused his opening statement on the importance of protecting the environment, human health and the U.S. economy ...NBC News - 5d -
Biden withdraws proposal that aimed to protect endangered whales
Conservation groups are concerned that the endangered right whale is vulnerable to extinction as the Trump administration signals more support for marine industries.CBS News - 6d -
L.A. County wildfires leave diverse and historic Altadena in ashes and rubble
Families of color, making up over half of Altadena, have bought homes and kept them for generations. The Black home ownership rate exceeds 80%, almost double the national rate.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Apple asks investors to block proposal to scrap diversity programmes
Conservative thinktank wants firm to end its DEI efforts because they create ‘litigation, reputational and financial risks’. Business live – latest updates Apple has asked shareholders to vote ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Apple pushes back on call to end diversity programme
The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Veterinarian explains how to protect pets amid wildfires
A veterinarian shares some advice how to keep pets safe amid wildfire danger.ABC News - Jan. 12 -
In utterly unsurprising news, Maga blames diversity for the Los Angeles wildfires
Elon Musk, one of the brightest minds of his generation, is saying it, so it must be true. Women, eh? They’re simply not to be trusted. Eve ate that apple; Pandora opened that horrible little box; ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives joining US corporate rollback
The companies are among the latest major corporations to alter their diversity programmes since Trump's re-election.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
U.S. Companies Cut Diversity Efforts as Challenges Mount
At least six major U.S. companies modified their DEI policies last year.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Meta ends diversity programs, joining McDonald's, Walmart and others
Meta confirms Axios report that the company is is axing its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including for hiring and training.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
The best way to build diverse and inclusive companies is through culture design
“Culture” has become a nebulous buzzword for businesses. But when culture is properly designed, it’s the key to high-functioning operations.The Hill - Jan. 10 -
The Government Wants to Protect Robux From Hackers
In a new proposal issued Friday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking to regulate virtual currencies used in Roblox and other video games like US dollars.Wired - Jan. 10 -
Black British entrepreneurs find new ways to land funding as diversity efforts are scrapped
In 2018 Black founders secured just 0.23% of venture funds, according to data from Extend Ventures.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger over flight diversion
The airline hopes to claw back costs in damages over behaviour it says forced a plane to land early.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Islamesque by Diana Darke review – the diverse roots of medieval architecture
A beautifully-illustrated account of the Middle Eastern influence on Europe’s great buildings. From Cairo to Istanbul, the ancient cities of the eastern Mediterranean tell a story of conquest, ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Dungeons & Dragons shows that modish guff doesn’t serve diversity and inclusion
Tweaks to the cult game’s rule book are an object lesson in how not to promote changeFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
McDonald's says it is rolling back some of its diversity practices
McDonald's joins other major corporations in unwinding its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
McDonald's rolls back diversity goals
Fast food giant McDonald’s has become the latest company to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitments following the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision ending affirmative action in ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
McDonald's is the latest company to roll back diversity goals
Four years after launching a push for more diversity in its ranks, McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices, citing a U.S.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Boardroom Diversity Stalls in the Face of Conservative Backlash
Observers say the surge of inquiries about diverse candidates has dropped sharply as anti-DEI activists keep up their efforts.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
The Trump Administration May Find It Can’t Do Without Diversity
Diversity was a virtue in the Biden administration. The Trump administration may discover the same thing.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Biden to create new national monuments protecting tribal land in California
President Biden will dedicate two new national monuments protecting tribal lands in California on Tuesday, two sources with knowledge confirmed to The Hill. Biden will designate the Chuckwalla ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Biden touts 235 judicial confirmations as bulwark to protect democracy
President Biden on Thursday took a victory lap for the 235 judicial confirmations accomplished during his administration, arguing the judges he appointed to the federal bench would serve as ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Migrant children in US custody are at risk without key health protections
Every unaccompanied minor has the right to be treated humanely.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
How to Protect Pets From Cold Weather
They’re vulnerable when temperatures plummet, too.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Content Creators Worry OpenAI Won’t Release a Tool That Promised to Protect Their IP
OpenAI said it would make it easy for content creators to prevent their material from being used to train AI, but it hasn’t yet delivered.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
How a cosmetology school is teaching students to care for diverse hair and skin
Nubiah Taylor, founder of Taylor'd Cosmetology School in Minneapolis, is teaching students how to care for melanated skin while providing a space for aspiring beauty professionals to thrive.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
How Italy’s Carabinieri cultural heritage protection squad foiled tomb-raiders
The force recently uncovered a clandestine dig in the middle of Naples. Looking towards the semicircular apse with a frescoed image of a partially identifiable Christ on a throne staring back at ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Pope calls for protection of life in New Year's message
Pope Francis called for the protection of life at New Year’s Day Mass on Wednesday, offering a seemingly anti-abortion message. “Let us entrust this new year to Mary, Mother of God,” Francis said ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Pope calls for commitment to protect life in New Year message
Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to protect and respect life from conception to natural deathABC News - Jan. 1
