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VIDEO February 19, 2023

California parent speaks out after school removes honors classes over equity

Father of Culver City High School students Pedro Frigola discusses the school's removal of honors English courses to align with equity.

Diversity February 17, 2023

First-ever ‘counselor for equity’ appointed at Biden’s Department of Commerce

The Commerce Department for the first time has a 'counselor for equity,' which will help advance the 'equity agenda' in the Biden administration.

Diversity February 16, 2023

Biden signs 'racial equity' order requiring federal agencies to build 'equity action plan'

President Biden on Thursday signed a new executive order that requires federal agencies to step up their efforts to improve racial equity, following up on his plan from 2021.

Media February 16, 2023

Trans activist claims it's 'incredibly offensive' to say that men are 'stronger and taller' than women

During a Kansas Senate hearing, a local LGBTQ activist said it was "incredibly offensive" to insist there are physical differences between men and women.

Media February 15, 2023

Celebs rip into New York Times for 'irresponsible' transgender coverage: Demand end to ‘both sides’ focus

Director Judd Apatow and actress Lena Dunham endorsed GLAAD's letter condemning the New York Times' "irresponsible" coverage of trans issues.

Media February 15, 2023

US/Canadian scientists seek to cut 'male/female' from scientific language: Use ‘sperm/egg-producing’ instead

A new coalition of U.S. and Canadian scientists are coming up with an official language guide to flag terms used in science that are not inclusive enough.

Pentagon February 14, 2023

Defense Department DEI education official claims past racially-charged tweets were 'private speech'

Kalisa Wing, the chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at the Pentagon, pushed back against racist claims she made on Twitter, in an interview with the Military Times.

Media February 14, 2023

Columbia med students chant 'new Hippocratic Oath' to 'confront unconscious prejudices' in resurfaced video

Columbia University medical students created their own Hippocratic Oath that included discussions on oppression and equity to better reflect their values.

Michigan February 11, 2023

Whitmer’s ‘implicit bias’ training pushes Michigan health workers to admit bias, ‘get out of your comfort zone

An initiative from Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer forced employees of the state’s Department of Veterans Affairs to take a three-hour "unconscious bias" course.

Washington February 9, 2023

Washington state prisons look to hire former inmate at six-figure salary to help foster 'inclusive culture'

Washington State’s Department of Corrections is looking for a formerly incarcerated individual to work on the agency's executive leadership team, which pays a six-figure salary.

Pete Buttigieg February 9, 2023

Buttigieg’s DOT spending $662M to fix America's ports, but only if the projects advance ESG, equity goals

More than $600 million in grants will go to port projects across the country, but only if they support climate, equity and other ESG-style goals, DOT said.