American Bar Association Relents on DEI Requirement for Law Schools
ABA Moves to Repeal DEI Rule for Law Schools The American Bar Association (ABA) has voted to begin the process of rescinding its longstanding requirement for law schools to meet diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standards. This decision means law schools in the U.S. will no longer need to adhere to what the ABA termed […]
GOP gubernatorial candidate’s nonprofit supported the same DEI initiatives he claims he will eliminate
Rick Jackson’s Gubernatorial Bid and DEI Struggles Rick Jackson, a billionaire Republican and candidate for governor of Georgia, has made a bold promise to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within state government and public education. Interestingly, back in 2021, he created a nonprofit, the 2021 Workplace Initiative, aimed at encouraging Georgia’s CEOs to […]
Trump’s Justice Department Settles with PayPal over ‘Unlawful DEI’ Practices Affecting Small Businesses
PayPal to Launch Small Business Program After Settlement PayPal has reached an agreement to establish a new small business assistance initiative and will waive around $30 million in fees following a settlement with the Justice Department. This comes after the Trump administration labeled certain practices as “discriminatory” against white-owned small businesses, regarding a form of […]
School district in Virginia is adopting a new approach to introduce DEI to students after claiming it did not breach Trump’s DEI ban.
In Virginia, some school districts are reportedly employing artificial intelligence to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in classrooms. This was detailed in a report by Defending Education. Albemarle County Public Schools communicated via email that subcommittees should utilize the “GenAI Equity Prompt Sheet” to apply these “equity-centered” policies. “It’s concerning that school districts are […]
EEOC files lawsuit against New York Times for alleged employment discrimination related to DEI issues
The New York Times Faces Lawsuit Over Hiring Practices The Trump administration has initiated legal action against The New York Times, accusing the newspaper of discrimination related to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies—claims that the Times firmly denies. On Tuesday, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) revealed that it has filed a […]
DEI has become less visible, but still poses a real threat.
An analysis reveals that from January 2023 to May 2025, Fortune 100 companies significantly reduced their mentions of the term “DEI” by about 98%. This shift began soon after President Trump’s inauguration, which included a presidential order aimed at federal DEI initiatives. As a result, well-known companies like McDonald’s, Walmart, and Target decided to end […]
Pope Leo selects bishops who supported DEI and spoke out against immigration enforcement
Pope Leo XIV Names New U.S. Bishops Amid Political Tensions Pope Leo XIV has made new appointments for U.S. bishops, a move that some interpret as a response to prior tensions with the administration over anti-Trump sentiments. The new bishops include those who have openly challenged increased immigration enforcement as well as attacks on diversity, […]
Trump Administration Completes Rule Eliminating ‘Invasive’ DEI Standards for Small Business Loans
CFPB Finalizes Rule to Eliminate DEI Requirements for Small Business Lending The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a new rule that removes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements along with other regulations affecting small business lending. This change is expected to save over $166 million annually. “This is a long-awaited win for both […]
Stanford University facing federal scrutiny over DEI teacher program
Stanford University Faces Federal Investigation over Teacher Certification Program Stanford University is currently under federal scrutiny for a program aimed at assisting teachers who “identify as people of color” in obtaining National Board of Education certification, as reported by the California Post. Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Ritchie commented, “Instead of helping students reach […]
Sen. Mike Lee’s Bill Against DEI Would Prevent Federal Contracts from Being Given Based on Race or Gender
New Bill Aims to End Discrimination in Government Contracting A bill introduced by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) seeks to tackle what he describes as discrimination in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. His intention, he mentions, is to “restore merit-based partnerships” in how the government awards contracts. Titled the Antidiscrimination in Government Contracts Act, the […]