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October 24, 2022

Republicans are 'eager to weaponize' diversity, MSNBC op-ed argues

An MSNBC opinion piece suggested that that the Republican Party has learned to use diversity 'as a shield and a lance' in the political battlefield.

October 19, 2022

First Native American woman in space says beauty of Earth was overwhelming

The first Native American woman in space, Nicole Mann, said she was overwhelmed by the beauty of Earth on her five-month mission. Mann went into orbit with SpaceX on Oct. 5.

October 19, 2022

New York Times columnist blames America’s problems on ‘White fragility’, fear of ‘browning of America’

New York Times columnist Charles Blow told MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace that America won't be healed until many of its citizens let go of their "White fragility."

October 18, 2022

University of Minnesota board member criticized for questioning if enrollment decline is due to diversity

A member of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents is questioning whether the decline in enrollment is due to the school being 'too diverse.'

October 17, 2022

USDA releases $71 million in grants in pursuit of ‘equality and justice for all’

USDA announced $71 million in grant funding aimed at promoting "equality and justice for all." The funds mostly go to minority and "underserved" farmers.

October 17, 2022

Pentagon equity chief praises book calling 9/11 first responders 'menaces' as she pushes for 'revolution'

The Pentagon diversity chief under probe over controversial tweets about White people promoted a book which called 9/11 first responders 'not human.'

October 15, 2022

LGBTQ books in Michigan schools forms 'unexpected alliance' of Arab Americans, GOP

A local Fox affiliate reported on conservative and Arab American parents teaming up to protest "explicit" LGBTQ books in Michigan public schools.

October 7, 2022

Jon Stewart apologizes for decades-old trans jokes on his 'AppleTV+' show

Comedian John Stewart opened the second season of his AppleTV talk show apologizing for transphobic jokes he made during his stint on "The Daily Show."

October 6, 2022

Biden administration demands Alabama embrace genderless schools or else, but we aren’t giving in

Biden administration’s radical demands try forcing Alabama to embrace genderless schools or else lose millions in federal funding. But we aren’t giving in.

October 6, 2022

Diversity, equity, inclusion dominate Biden admin's policy priorities across agencies

The White House is leading a government-wide effort to implement policies aimed at boosting diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the government.