0 million taxpayer money down the drain? Here’s why taxpayers are upset over DOJ’s spending on DEI initiatives in schools – Times of India

$100 million taxpayer money down the drain? Here’s why taxpayers are upset over DOJ’s spending on DEI initiatives in schools – Times of India

The U.S. Department of Justice building (AP Photo) The US Department of Justice has spent over 100 million dollars to promote DEI, Restorative Justice, and SEL in schools. A recent report released by Parents Defending Education (PDE), a nonprofit advocating for parental rights in education, shows over $100 million in taxpayer money was spent on…

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46% of U.S. College Students Oppose Mandatory DEI Courses: New Study Reveals | – Times of India

46% of U.S. College Students Oppose Mandatory DEI Courses: New Study Reveals | – Times of India

46% of Students Reject Compulsory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs (Getty Images) A new study conducted by College Rover reveals that a significant portion of U.S. college students believes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) courses should not be compulsory for all students. The survey, which involved over 1,000 students, highlights a divide on the role…

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Ohio State faces scrutiny over DEI spending, foreign funding from China, coinciding with JD Vance’s appointment as VPOTUS – Times of India

Ohio State faces scrutiny over DEI spending, foreign funding from China, coinciding with JD Vance’s appointment as VPOTUS – Times of India

OSU alumnus JD Vance is expected to become vice president Ohio State University (OSU) is under scrutiny for its spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and its acceptance of foreign funding, according to a report by Open the Books, a taxpayer transparency watchdog. This comes as OSU alumnus JD Vance is expected to…

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University of Iowa revamps academics amid DEI shifts: Departments of American Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies to close – Times of India

University of Iowa revamps academics amid DEI shifts: Departments of American Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies to close – Times of India

The University of Iowa has announced plans to close its Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies department, alongside other significant academic restructuring efforts, in response to evolving perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Under the proposed plan, the university will also eliminate the American Studies department and the current majors in American Studies and Social…

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‘Poison Ivies’: Cornell professor’s report highlights racial identity focus in Ivy League DEI programs – Times of India

‘Poison Ivies’: Cornell professor’s report highlights racial identity focus in Ivy League DEI programs – Times of India

A recent report, titled ‘Poison Ivies: DEI and the Downfall of the Ivy League’ highlights how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are being implemented across all eight Ivy League universities. Published by the Equal Protection Project, led by Cornell Law Professor William Jacobson, the report takes a deep dive into the nuanced ways these…

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Caste discrimination and DEI initiatives: A controversial debate in the United States

Caste discrimination and DEI initiatives: A controversial debate in the United States

Caste discrimination, a long-standing issue in India, is now sparking debate in the United States. The concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), which were initially intended to foster fairness and belonging within various communities, have inadvertently led to controversy across boardrooms, state legislatures, and educational institutions. A recent survey by Pew Research revealed an…

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Affirmative Action Gone, Legacy Preferences Stay: Is DEI the Only Hope for Equity? – Times of India

Affirmative Action Gone, Legacy Preferences Stay: Is DEI the Only Hope for Equity? – Times of India

On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court made a landmark decision, ruling against race-based affirmative action policies in college admissions. The 6-3 decision concluded that using race as a factor in admissions violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This ruling, which…

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The affirmative action verdict: How it is reshaping campus DEI Programs in the US – Times of India

The affirmative action verdict: How it is reshaping campus DEI Programs in the US – Times of India

On June 29, 2023, the U.S. The Supreme Court issued a landmark decision where it ruled against the affirmative action policies in college admissions. The Apex Court found that considering race in admissions violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This decision, which…

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