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Procter & Gamble, Kroger defend diversity policies amid Trump attack on DEI

The Trump administration warns that universities could lose federal funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, labeling them as discriminatory and stating that such initiatives often violate Title VI.
The Office for Civil Rights issued a letter emphasizing that treating individuals differently based on race for diversity goals is illegal and violates federal law.
Democratic Senator Patty Murray criticized the funding threat as contradictory to federal law, while Art Coleman acknowledged valid points in the letter regarding its implications for admissions decisions.
The Education Department's letter stated that compliance with civil rights laws is mandatory, warning institutions that non-compliance could lead to a loss of federal funding.

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Semafor

Trump’s anti-DEI push threatens a huge energy bank

The ScoopBeneficiaries of a $20 billion clean-energy program that the Trump administration wants to claw back might sue to keep the money, a leader of one such group told Semafor.Under the new leadership of Administrator Lee Zeldin, the US Environmental Protection Agency wants to knock down the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, citing concerns that the money — ostensibly to support low-carbon energy projects in disadvantaged communities — is being …

4 days ago·New York, United States

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Worthy Christian News

Trump Administration Threatens Withdrawal Of Federal Funding From Schools That Don't Eliminate DEI

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent (Worthy News)—The Trump Administration sent a guidance letter to schools warning that any institution using racial preferences in admissions, hiring, and scholarships risks losing federal funding by the end of the month unless it eliminates all diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. The department issued a comprehensive “Dear Colleague” letter to educational institutions, mandating an end to using …

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Cincinnati Enquirer

Procter & Gamble, Kroger defend diversity policies amid Trump attack on DEI

Experts say the Trump Administration’s move signals it is looking to use existing discrimination laws to battle “wokeism” at private companies.

4 days ago·Cincinnati, United States

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WLTReport

President Donald Trump Targets DEI Programs with Funding Cuts Threat * 100PercentFedUp.com * by M Winger

President Donald Trump is about to cut public school funding against wayward schools in a similar manner as if the school was transitioning from boy to girl. Cutting off their life source. Hey, they should be happy about that! Then the schools won’t need any money. They can simply identity as “funded”. Ha! You see, President Trump’s administration is threatening to cut federal funding for schools that continue pushing diversity, equity, and incl…

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Raw Story

New round of 'DEI' cuts had 'nothing to do with' DEI: report

A new report shows federal workplace safety regulators ordered the destruction of several guides that mention diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that President Donald Trump's administration has opposed. Investigative reporter Judd Legum exposed the change Monday, highlighting that while the Occupational Safety and Health Administration guides use the words "diverse," they aren't within the context of DEI initiatives. The books appeared…

5 days ago·United States

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