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What Happened When DEI Came to the Military?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 4975 implied HN points • 28 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Military Diversity Inclusion Policies Governance
  1. The military is focusing more on diversity, but some believe it shouldn't come before readiness and effectiveness. Keeping skills and qualifications at the forefront is really important.
  2. Retired Brigadier General Christopher Walker worked in the Air Force’s diversity office but had a different view than many expected. His experiences highlight a divide in opinions about DEI in the armed forces.
  3. The ongoing debate about DEI initiatives in the military shows there are strong feelings on both sides. Finding a balance between diversity and maintaining high standards is a key concern.

Coleman Hughes: The End of DEI

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 5258 implied HN points • 23 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Race Executive orders Diversity Equity
  1. Trump's recent executive order aims to end racial preferences in various sectors, promoting a merit-based approach instead. This move is seen as a step towards a society that treats everyone equally, regardless of race.
  2. The author supports the idea of color blindness in policy, arguing that people should be judged on their abilities and not their race. This concept has sparked debate, with some critics labeling it as overly simplistic.
  3. There is a pushback against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, with arguments suggesting they might create more division instead of harmony. The belief is that true equality should not focus on race or gender.

CBS News Brings In a Racist to Help Its Employees

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 2058 implied HN points • 08 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Racism Public Opinion Political Commentary Diversity
  1. CBS News is getting help from a controversial figure to discuss a sensitive interview that upset some employees. This choice has sparked debates about who should lead such discussions.
  2. The network is facing backlash for how it handled a challenging interview about anti-Semitic views. Employees feel that management is avoiding the issue instead of addressing it directly.
  3. Critics believe that bringing in this figure undermines the credibility of CBS News. They argue that this is a poor decision for a major news organization.

New survey finds workplace culture is top ask of our jobs

Make Work Better • 98 implied HN points • 10 Feb 25
💼 Business Workplace culture Employee Wellbeing Diversity Work-life balance
  1. Workplace culture is the most important factor for employees when choosing jobs. Most workers want to feel valued and included.
  2. Wellbeing is now a major concern at work, with many people saying it drives success. Work-life balance is seen as a big challenge.
  3. A lot of workers care about how they are treated at work and believe diverse leadership is important for the future.

Bullying Is ‘Prevalent’ in the Legal Profession, New Study Finds

Original Jurisdiction • 479 implied HN points • 09 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Justice Workplace Bullying Diversity
  1. A recent study found that about 24% of lawyers faced bullying in just a year. That's a pretty high number for a profession where respect is key.
  2. Bullying affects certain groups more, like women and people of color. This shows some ongoing challenges in promoting equality in the legal field.
  3. Many lawyers don't report bullying because they fear backlash or think nothing will change. Employers need to take this seriously and create a safer workplace culture.
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Service Academy Majors/Minors

Points And Figures • 879 implied HN points • 24 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Military Education Diversity Policy Indoctrination
  1. Service academies are meant to train future military officers, and their classes should reflect that mission. This means focusing on skills and knowledge relevant to defense rather than other topics.
  2. There has been pushback against classes like 'Diversity and Inclusion Studies' in military academies, which some view as unnecessary or indoctrination rather than practical education.
  3. Life at service academies is very different from civilian college experiences, with strict rules and a heavy emphasis on discipline and military training.

This is not a good way to fight racism in America

Noahpinion • 34882 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race relations Discrimination Diversity Social Issues Government Policy
  1. Creating a multiracial society requires deep societal changes and can't be achieved through quick fixes or shortcuts
  2. Forging a shared national identity in a diverse society is challenging but achievable through extended, cooperative contact between racial groups
  3. Efforts to combat racism through shortcuts like discriminatory practices or oversimplified diversity training often backfire and require long-term, thoughtful solutions

The National Science Foundation and the fine line between anti-discrimination and flat-out racism

Heterodox STEM • 249 implied HN points • 26 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Rights Diversity Government Policy Legal issues Social justice
  1. The National Science Foundation's GOLD program was created to boost diversity in geosciences but has faced criticism for possibly promoting discrimination instead of true inclusion.
  2. There have been incidents where events limited participation based on race, raising legal concerns about civil rights violations under federal law.
  3. Many diversity initiatives funded by the government need better oversight to ensure they don't violate civil rights, and it’s important for people to report any discrimination they encounter.

Scholastic's "bigot button"

Popular Information • 14151 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship Education Bias Diversity Legislation
  1. Scholastic faces criticism for potentially excluding books featuring people of color and LGBTQ characters from book fairs.
  2. Scholastic claims to segregate books due to pending legislation in U.S. states, risking exclusion for teachers and librarians.
  3. There is a backlash against Scholastic from publishers like Brave Books that promote different values and books for children.

Zuckerberg cancelling DEI is a grim day for work

Make Work Better • 212 implied HN points • 12 Jan 25
💼 Business Diversity Leadership Corporate culture Tech industry
  1. Zuckerberg's decision to end DEI programs may reduce workplace diversity and understanding, which can negatively affect decision-making and empathy towards customers.
  2. Critics argue that recent attacks on diversity initiatives are misguided and ignore the historical disadvantages some groups face in society.
  3. There is a growing concern that the economic landscape will change, with a shift towards taxing corporations more than individuals due to the rise of AI technology.

Stupid Rules For Stupid People Struck Down

Points And Figures • 639 implied HN points • 12 Dec 24
💼 Business Corporate Governance Regulation Investment Financial Markets Diversity
  1. NASDAQ's rule for corporate board diversity focused too much on identity instead of qualifications. It's more important to have people with varied experiences and perspectives on the board to help businesses succeed.
  2. The legal decision to revoke certain rules about private company disclosures is seen as positive. Regulations that infringe on privacy can deter companies from going public and create unnecessary barriers.
  3. Private markets should be free from excessive regulations. Investors need to keep the identities of their shareholders confidential, and government oversight can lead to more problems than it solves.

What We've Lost in Music Criticism

Freddie deBoer • 8787 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🎶 Music Criticism Pop Rock Diversity
  1. Indie rock no longer exists in 2024, with no cool clubs or scene left to produce new albums, showing a cultural shift away from 'indie' music.
  2. The embrace of poptimism in music criticism led to a shift towards conformity and popular music elevation, changing the role of the critic from highlighting underappreciated music to reassuring popular tastes.
  3. Music criticism has lost its diversity and focus on challenging artistic expressions due to the dominance of poptimism, impacting the vibrancy and depth of music discussions.

The Spiral of Tokenism: Part 1

Hold That Thought by Sarah Haider • 3360 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Diversity Discrimination Activism Racism Inclusion
  1. Criticism of DEI programs is gaining traction but facing backlash and institutions finding ways around anti-DEI measures
  2. DEI diversity version can act as a tax on institutions, degrade professional competency, and harm actual diversity
  3. Tokenism leads to arbitrary divisions, fosters implicit racism, and does more harm than good for diversity

The FAA's Hiring Scandal: A Quick Overview

Tracing Woodgrains • 3459 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Lawsuit Diversity Scandal Discrimination
  1. There was a scandal at the FAA involving a biographical questionnaire that caused major issues for air traffic controller candidates.
  2. Pressure to diversify the air traffic control system led to changes in the hiring process, affecting CTI graduates and creating controversy.
  3. The scandal involved allegations of discrimination and unfair hiring practices, culminating in a class-action lawsuit that is still ongoing.

A woman is good at her job. And she suffers for it.

Men Yell at Me • 663 implied HN points • 12 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Workplace Issues Harassment Diversity Corporate Accountability
  1. A woman at Meta faced years of sexual harassment and retaliation after reporting it. Even though she excelled at her job, she suffered for speaking out.
  2. Her lawsuit highlights how women can be treated unfairly in the workplace, especially in tech. Despite contributing significantly, she was denied promotions to protect her male coworkers.
  3. The case shows the challenges of maintaining safety and ethics in tech environments. She worked to improve a product but was punished for trying to address serious issues like harassment.

barbie didn't direct itself

Airplane Mode with Liz Plank • 2535 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Film Gender Awards Diversity Entertainment
  1. The lack of Oscars nominations for the Barbie movie highlights gender bias in the film industry
  2. Only eight female directors have ever been nominated in the 95-year history of the Academy Awards, showing a significant gender disparity
  3. The success of the Barbie movie, despite lack of recognition, shows the industry's need for change and the importance of celebrating female creators

Minimal Evidence of Heterogeneity in Effect Estimates: GWAS from the Million Veteran Program

The Infinitesimal • 319 implied HN points • 19 Jul 24
🔬 Science Genetics Research Health Diversity Medicine
  1. The Million Veteran Program's study looked at genetic data from 600,000 people, revealing that diversity in ancestry helped identify genetic traits linked to diseases.
  2. Most genetic differences between groups were due to allele frequency changes rather than real differences in how genes affect health.
  3. Fewer than 1% of significant genetic associations showed differences between populations, indicating that many genetic effects are quite similar across different ancestry groups.

Why Was This Groundbreaking Study on DEI Silenced?

Unsafe Science • 348 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Diversity Equity Inclusion Media Research Policy
  1. A recent study showed that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs might increase hostility and promote extreme views instead of helping people be more understanding. This is concerning because these programs are widely used in schools and workplaces.
  2. Major media outlets like The New York Times and Bloomberg chose not to report on this study, which raises questions about their independence and if they are protecting certain narratives instead of sharing important information.
  3. The findings of the study suggest that DEI trainings can lead to misunderstandings and foster negative attitudes towards others, rather than solving issues of bias and inequality.

Internal Slack Messages Reveal Riot’s Messaging About Saudi Arabian Tournament`

Richard Lewis • 1631 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
💼 Business Companies Ethics Partnerships Esports Diversity
  1. Riot Games faced internal conflicts over participation in a Saudi Arabian tournament due to LGBTQ+ concerns
  2. There was controversy over Riot's decision to work with a government that criminalizes homosexuality
  3. Internal messages revealed mixed feelings within Riot about business relationships with Saudi Arabia

WATCH: This Muslim Israeli Woman Is the Hope of the Middle East

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 3111 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Media Israel Middle East Conflict Diversity
  1. Lucy Aharish is the first Arab Muslim news presenter on mainstream, Hebrew-language Israeli television.
  2. She is an iconoclast who challenges societal norms by being an Arab, a proud Israeli, and a Muslim married to a Jew.
  3. Lucy Aharish has been vocal in her criticism of far-right voices, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Arab violence, emphasizing unity between Israelis and Arabs.

US Armed Forces: No Whites Need Apply

Daily Dreher • 1631 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Military Racial Issues Recruitment Diversity National Security
  1. US Armed Forces are experiencing a significant decline in white recruits, raising concerns about recruitment strategies and a potential lack of interest among white individuals.
  2. The military's focus on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives has raised questions about discrimination and its impact on recruiting efforts.
  3. Reports suggest that the Pentagon's embrace of anti-white ideology and DEI efforts have created a division and lack of trust within the ranks, potentially contributing to the decline in white recruits.

Abyss for the Titans

DARK FUTURA • 2555 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Inequality Diversity Race Military
  1. The societal burden of 'wokeism' and DEI policies is increasing and affecting various aspects of society.
  2. The push for diversity and inclusion is leading to a decline in competence and proficiency in different industries.
  3. Merit-based hiring should be prioritized over identity-based hiring to ensure competency and safety in critical operations.

Corrected Headlines

Human Capitalist • 119 implied HN points • 26 Aug 24
💼 Business Workforce Issues Human Capital Layoffs Diversity
  1. Every news story has more depth than just the headline. It's important to dig deeper to grasp the full context of what is happening.
  2. Major corporate changes, like layoffs and new trends in industries, can greatly impact employees and jobs. These shifts affect people's lives beyond just business numbers.
  3. Engaging with the audience for story suggestions can create a better connection and encourage more interactive discussions about relevant topics.

A Racist Smear. A Tarnished Career. And the Suicide of Richard Bilkszto.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 5379 implied HN points • 03 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Diversity Education DEI Race Tragedy
  1. Kike Ojo-Thompson claimed Canada is more racist than the United States.
  2. Richard Bilkszto challenged this claim and faced public shaming, leading to dire consequences.
  3. The tragic outcome underscores the potential real-world consequences of contentious diversity, equity, and inclusion training sessions.

Google’s Woke AI Wasn’t a Mistake. We Know. We Were There.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2040 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
💼 Business Corporate culture Diversity Bias Tech industry
  1. Google's new AI tool, Gemini, produced biased results in image searches, reflecting the larger issue of the company's culture prioritizing ideologies over excellence.
  2. Former Google employees, including high-profile individuals like Shaun Maguire, expressed concerns over Google's push for diversity, equity, and inclusion leading to compromises in quality and standards.
  3. The fallout from the Gemini AI debacle at Google highlighted the importance of balancing inclusivity with maintaining product quality and unbiased information for users.

Affirmative Action's Demise and Higher Education

Glenn’s Substack • 2260 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Affirmative Action Higher education Supreme Court Diversity
  1. The Supreme Court ruling against Harvard and UNC impacts diversity and affirmative action practices in higher education.
  2. The Court previously deferred to universities on the compelling interest of diversity, but now requires limits within the constitution.
  3. Higher education's declining reputation may lead to less favorable treatment in the judiciary system.

Quibbling with Cofnas: II

Not On Your Team, But Always Fair • 1100 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social justice Activism Diversity Ideology
  1. The dominant form of equalitarian politics known as 'wokery' is rooted in the acceptance of the equalitarian thesis among intellectual elites.
  2. The rise of 'wokery' and Critical Social Justice can be traced back to historical and social processes beyond just race, like gender, feminism, and decolonization.
  3. 'Wokery' perpetuates a false equalitarian principle through lies, censorship, and intimidation, evolving into a mechanism for public policy even in the face of contrary evidence.

DEI Is Destroying My University

Reality's Last Stand • 1965 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🚌 Education Academia Ideology Diversity Professional development Teaching
  1. The author expresses concerns about DEI initiatives impacting academic freedom and professional standing in universities.
  2. The author discusses the pressure to conform to diversity requirements in academic curricula, leading to challenges in maintaining academic integrity.
  3. The author highlights instances of intolerant behavior and ideological conflict in academia related to DEI measures.