Group aims to stop controversial law banning DEI at Ohio’s universities before it takes effect

Group aims to stop controversial law banning DEI at Ohio’s universities before it takes effect

COLUMBUS, OH (WCMH) -- A controversial law that would ban DEI at Ohio's universities is scheduled to go into effect this week -- unless a grassroots movement begun by Ohio professors can stop it. "Unfortunately, given how bad this bill is for faculty, students, and higher education in general, this was our only option," Mark Vopat, president of Youngstown State's faculty union, said. Vopat is one of three professors at Youngstown State Universit…

Preliminary hearing in lawsuit against SB 129 begins

The preliminary hearing for the lawsuit filed against Gov. Kay and the UA System Board of Trustees regarding Senate Bill 129, the “divisive concepts” bill, began Wednesday at the Hugo L. Black U.S. Courthouse in Birmingham. The law, which also restricts diversity, equity and inclusion programs in schools, went into effect Oct. 1, 2024 and has since stirred additional controversy and protest throughout the state. The American Civil Liberties Unio…

Go Woke, Go Broke: Nonprofit Could Lose Millions In Federal Funds Thanks To DEI Program - Conservative Angle

A leftwing group dedicated to dismantling “structural racism” in finance has raked in millions of dollars in federal grants. But now its federal funding and non-profit status could be in jeopardy, as the group discriminates against white internship applicants in violation of President Donald Trump’s executive order. The North Carolina-based Croatan Institute touts its allegiance to the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agenda on its website…

Mississippi’s DEI ban challenged in court as boards adopt new policies

A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday over enforcement of a new law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs from Mississippi public schools and universities.