The debate over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives has intensified as various institutions and individuals challenge their efficacy and impact. Recently, MIT banned diversity statements, a move cited by The Washington Post as precedent in its editorial against such statements, though the editorial remains pro-DEI. President Joe Biden, however, declared DEI as the 'core strength of America' amidst nationwide efforts to scale back related programs. Critics, including John Mac Ghlionn, argue that DEI initiatives, which have been implemented across more than 50 federal agencies, lack rational justification and have caused significant societal damage. The University of North Carolina (UNC) spends nearly $90 million annually on DEI staff, with at least 158 colleges in 22 states scaling back their DEI programs since January 2023. This includes eliminating DEI offices, banning diversity statements, and laying off staff. Mike Gonzalez stated that DEI causes dissension and doesn’t solve problems. Proponents like Biden argue that DEI fosters inclusivity, while critics claim it undermines meritocracy and innovation. UVA’s DEI program, whose size is undisclosed, is also under scrutiny. Additionally, $2.3 million was cut from DEI at Chapel Hill.
Holy shlit. Look at how much UNC spends on their DEI staff. This is insane. https://t.co/Qf3HLM30cA
“I think the reason for this is simple: DEI has been proven to be not just very divisive and malign, but it causes dissension,” said Mike Gonzalez. “It doesn’t really fix any problems. It doesn’t work.” https://t.co/JzuUsqRJlT
At least 158 colleges in 22 states have scaled back their DEI footprints since January 2023, cutbacks that include eliminating DEI offices, banning diversity statements, and laying off staff. https://t.co/JzuUsqRJlT
Cutting $2.3 million for DEI at Chapel Hill was just a start. The University Of North Carolina System spends at least $90 million a year on almost 700 DEI staff: https://t.co/kSBiRRCpsp
The Biden administration’s countless DEI-first actions have undermined the concepts of meritocracy and meaningful research, and American ingenuity and innovation has suffered as a result. https://t.co/FzlMzCgWeV
Holy sh*t. @UNC spends nearly $90 million a year on DEI staff. The top earners, according to @open_the_books https://t.co/0XGBGWN0Tu
"Though President Ryan and his administration don’t want to disclose its size, UVA’s DEI program is massive," writes @everydimeonline. Every dollar of it "brings the school further from the Enlightenment values championed by its founder." https://t.co/HubrYw4mgi
DEI goes on defense as universities shutter diversity offices, ban ‘poisonous ideology’ Those diversity, equity and inclusion programs that were all the rage in academia are falling like dominoes, crumbling under the weight of state pressure, legal threats and the growing sense… https://t.co/P3Oe7EkNVu
The Biden administration’s diversity crusade is based on easily debunked research, says John Mac Ghlionn https://t.co/EDan8aFbzh
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President Joe Biden declared diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as the "core strength of America" Sunday amid nationwide pushes to scale back on related efforts. https://t.co/V9OiAJ8LRw
DEI has infected the US government. More than 50 federal agencies have enacted ambitious diversity initiatives. Even border patrol has gone woke. There is no rational justification for any of this, says John Mac Ghlionn https://t.co/EDan8aFbzh
The case for DEI initiatives has fallen apart. The studies used to justify Joe Biden’s diversity agenda have now been ripped to shreds. Bringing racial identity politics into the workplace has done enormous damage to US society, says John Mac Ghlionn https://t.co/EDan8aFbzh
First MIT bans diversity statements, now the Washington Post cites the ban as precedent for editorializing against them. The editorial is still pro-DEI, so it’s baby steps at best. But it’s still good the tide is turning on one of the most obnoxious forms of academic bias. https://t.co/Do6GpSBN10