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Media September 9

Texas lawmaker slams Texas A&M after student allegedly removed from class for challenging transgender lesson

Texas state Rep. Brian Harrison called for firing the Texas A&M president after a student was allegedly kicked out for objecting to a transgender curriculum.

Media September 5

Georgetown professors slam Trump’s DEI ‘crackdown’ as ‘attack on religious freedom’ at Jesuit schools

Jesuit educators claimed President Donald Trump's executive order on DEI programs conflicts with centuries-old Catholic teachings about diversity and interfaith discourse.

Health September 3

Trump admin settles lawsuit, agrees to restore deleted DEI, gender health web pages

Medical groups sued the Trump administration over the removal of CDC health webpages, resulting in settlement to restore DEI and LGBTQ+ content.

Virginia 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.

Justice Department 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.

Culture 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.

Media 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.

DEI 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.

Media 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.

Supreme Court 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.

Air And Space 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.