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August 30

Parents: Virginia boys suspended after questioning transgender locker room policy were ignored by school

The parents of two Virginia boys suspended for objecting to a female in their locker room say their kids tried to bring the matter up to officials, but their concerns fell on deaf ears.

August 29

Justice Department launches probe of California EPA over alleged diversity-based hiring practices

The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation into the California Environmental Protection Agency over accusations of racial equity-based hiring practices.

August 27

Battle over DEI heating up in North Carolina

North Carolina Republicans are just one vote shy of overturning Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes on anti-DEI bills, intensifying the state’s escalating political showdown.

August 27

Despite bans, DEI remains widespread in college hiring, analysis shows

Heterodox Academy study found DEI statements requested in faculty hiring across all disciplines, with private universities asking for them nearly 30% of the time.

August 26

DNC members rally around pro-DEI resolution: 'These are American values'

The Democratic National Committee reaffirms support for DEI initiatives following 2024 election losses and millions spent on Republican ads attacking transgender rights.

August 22

Ex-Wisconsin university DEI staffer wins $265K settlement after alleging discrimination for being White

Rochelle Hoffman won a $265,000 settlement from UW-Eau Claire after claiming she faced hostility due to her race as a White DEI director.

August 21

Trump administration wins Supreme Court fight to slash NIH medical research grants tied to DEI, LGBTQ studies

The Supreme Court cleared President Donald Trump to cut $783 million in NIH diversity-linked research grants in a 5–4 ruling that overturned lower court blocks.

August 20

Duffy’s DOT accuses Biden, Buttigieg of inflating air traffic controller pipeline: ‘Juiced the numbers’

The Trump administration's transportation department raises air traffic controller standards and suggests weaker standards under Biden increased the average washout rate.

August 20

TV anchor sues Boston CBS affiliate claiming White employees targeted under corporate DEI push

Former WBZ-TV anchor Kate Merrill files federal lawsuit claiming CBS' Boston affiliate exploited DEI policies against White employees.

August 19

Virginia teens suspended for questioning transgender student about being in boys locker room

Two Virginia teen students are being suspended after they were recorded on video questioning why a female student who identifies as male was in the boys locker room.