CONSERVATIVE BACKLASH

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Jan 19 2026OPINION

Hollywood's Shift: When Stories Become Less About Fun and More About Lessons

Hollywood has been making some odd choices lately. Instead of focusing on exciting stories, they are adding lessons about social issues. This is not always working well. For example, in the show "Stranger Things, " a character comes out as gay. This is a big moment, but it feels out of place. The sh

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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Target Ditches DEI Programs to Adapt to Shifting Society

Target, a massive retailer with almost 2, 000 stores across the U. S. , is making a big change. They've decided to stop using their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals and programs. This is a move that aligns with other big brands like Walmart, who are also rethinking their DEI strategies.

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

McDonald's Drops Diversity Targets After Court Ruling

McDonald's is rethinking its diversity policies. The fast-food giant announced it's ditching certain aims to boost diversity among its leaders. Why the change? A recent Supreme Court decision made affirmative action in college admissions illegal. Plus, there's been a conservative backlash against di

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Aug 28 2024EDUCATION

Lowe's Bows to Conservative Pressure: A New Era of Inclusivity?

In a surprising turn of events, home improvement giant Lowe's has announced significant changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The decision comes amidst a series of legal attacks on diversity programs and a conservative backlash that has swept across various industries.

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