Trump Rescinds Fifty-Year-Old Civil Rights Order

Will America Return to a Majority White Male Workforce?

President Trump’s decision to rescind Executive Order 11246, initially signed by President Lyndon Baines Johnson in September 1965, has significant implications for the ability of Black, Asian, and immigrant individuals to receive fair consideration for jobs in the federal government. This executive order was a cornerstone of affirmative action policies, promoting equal employment opportunities and preventing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. read more

Pete Hegseth Conflate Equity and Equality During Senate Hearing

What is the Difference between Equity and Equality?

During his Senate confirmation hearing on January 14, 2025, Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, expressed his views on equity and equality. Hegseth argued that modern diversity and inclusion policies “divide” current troops and do not prioritize “meritocracy.” He emphasized that the military should focus on “lethality, meritocracy, standards, and readiness.” Hegseth’s comments were part of a broader discussion of his stance against what he called “woke” culture in the military. read more