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Republican lawmakers are backing dozens of bills targeting diversity efforts on campus and elsewhere

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9 months ago

February 10, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – Michael Goldberg – 2024-02-10 11:36:39

SUMMARY: Republicans in various state legislatures are introducing a series of bills aimed at defunding or prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at public institutions, including universities and K-12 schools. Around 50 bills in 20 states propose restrictions or demand public disclosures of DEI programs. This follows efforts to target DEI the previous year, with the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action influencing the current legal approach to diversity. While some Republicans seek to dismantle DEI claiming it promotes ideology, Democrats defend these initiatives as essential for diverse communities. Florida and Texas have already passed laws against DEI initiatives in higher education, inspiring similar moves in other states. The clampdown on DEI is linked to earlier campaigns against critical race theory, which republicans equate with DEI’s application in institutions.

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-04 14:16:00

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