DEI

Oct 12 2024POLITICS

New York’s Board of Regents Explores Alternative History Lessons

Recently, the state's Board of Regents sparked a debate by promoting a new set of educational videos and materials. These resources, set to debut at New York state parks in February, present a revised history of the Revolutionary War. The videos discuss how Indigenous people and enslaved individuals

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Science, Politics, and Campus Life: What's Happening?

Let's talk about what's going on in science, politics, and on college campuses. The National Science Foundation is now making grant decisions based on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This means they're looking at things like the story behind the research, not just its quality. In fact, more

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Could Trump’s Win Mean Goodbye to Woke Policies?

Meet Robby Starbuck, a Republican activist known for his anti-DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) campaign. He's got a massive following on X—over 650,000 people strong. He's been pushing big companies to reconsider their DEI policies. He believes if former President Donald Trump wins the upcomin

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Education in Texas: What’s at Stake in the 2024 Elections?

Texas voters have a lot to think about when it comes to education this election year. The COVID-19 pandemic left many students with learning gaps, and there are still concerns about teachers getting enough training before they hit the classroom. Since the Uvalde tragedy, schools are struggling to pa

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Sep 28 2024OPINION

Why Medical Schools Need to Stay Out of Politics

In the field of medicine, facts and evidence should always take precedence over personal opinions and biases. Unfortunately, a growing trend of politicization is threatening the integrity of medical education. As a physician and a representative in Congress, I've witnessed firsthand how ideological

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Sep 15 2024SPORTS

The Great Debacle: Deion Sanders' Quest for Juju Lewis Amidst the Haze of Rankings and Loyalty

As the college football world holds its breath, awaiting the decision of phenom quarterback Juju Lewis, the Colorado Buffaloes' chances of luring him away from USC have never been more tantalizing. Coach Prime Deion Sanders is leaving no stone unturned, and the "What ifs" have become the talk of the

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Future of Work: LGBTQ Labor Progress and Worker Safety Hang in the Balance

Imagine working in an environment where you're constantly looking over your shoulder, worried about being fired or harassed for being your authentic self. This is the reality for many LGBTQ workers. Despite recent progress, they continue to face discrimination, violence, and retaliation in the workf

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Gen Z: Reshaping Finance's Future

What if I told you that the future of finance hinges on understanding Generation Z? That's right, those born in the mid-1990s to early 2010s are set to transform our industry more than any generation before them. But here's the catch: they're not interested in business as usual. Consider this: des

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Sep 06 2024SPORTS

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley: Title Shot Drama and a Look at the Contenders

The bantamweight division is heating up with Merab Dvalishvili set to face Sean O'Malley in a title fight at UFC 306. This fight isn't just about these two contenders, but it's sparking debate over who deserves the next shot at the belt. Khabib Nurmagomedov believes his brother Umar should get a ti

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Hold the Beer: When Corporate 'Inclusivity' Goes on Retreat

The article discusses how many major companies are scaling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives under pressure from far-right activists opposed to such efforts. Examples given include Lowe's, Ford, John Deere, Harley-Davidson, Tractor Supply, and Molson Coors, the latter of

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