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University of Iowa to Close Gender Studies Department Amidst Statewide DEI Rollbacks
The University of Iowa announced plans to close its Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies and American Studies departments, merging them into a new Social and Cultural Analysis major by July 1, 2025, following a state-level push to scale back DEI initiatives; the decision is pending board approval.
University of Iowa to Close Gender Studies Department Amidst Statewide DEI Rollbacks
The University of Iowa announced plans to close its Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies and American Studies departments, merging them into a new Social and Cultural Analysis major by July 1, 2025, following a state-level push to scale back DEI initiatives; the decision is pending board approval.
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44% Bias Score
DITI Framework Shows Inclusion-Based DEI Delivers Superior Financial Results
The DITI framework, analyzing offerings by direct/indirect and tangible/intangible benefits, reveals that an inclusion-focused approach to DEI yields stronger financial results than a diversity-focused approach, reducing risks and aligning with leadership priorities.
DITI Framework Shows Inclusion-Based DEI Delivers Superior Financial Results
The DITI framework, analyzing offerings by direct/indirect and tangible/intangible benefits, reveals that an inclusion-focused approach to DEI yields stronger financial results than a diversity-focused approach, reducing risks and aligning with leadership priorities.
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16% Bias Score
House Passes Bill Targeting DEI Initiatives in Federal Government
The House Oversight Committee passed the Dismantle DEI Act of 2024, aiming to eliminate DEI initiatives in federal agencies and restrict their use by federal contractors, prioritizing merit over identity in accreditations; the bill's passage is causing fear and uncertainty in the private sector.
House Passes Bill Targeting DEI Initiatives in Federal Government
The House Oversight Committee passed the Dismantle DEI Act of 2024, aiming to eliminate DEI initiatives in federal agencies and restrict their use by federal contractors, prioritizing merit over identity in accreditations; the bill's passage is causing fear and uncertainty in the private sector.
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64% Bias Score
US Court Blocks Nasdaq's Diversity Mandate, Reflecting National DEI Shift
A US federal appeals court blocked Nasdaq's diversity mandate for corporate boards, impacting 3,300 companies and reflecting a broader trend among US firms abandoning DEI initiatives, despite concerns about hindering progress toward true equality.
US Court Blocks Nasdaq's Diversity Mandate, Reflecting National DEI Shift
A US federal appeals court blocked Nasdaq's diversity mandate for corporate boards, impacting 3,300 companies and reflecting a broader trend among US firms abandoning DEI initiatives, despite concerns about hindering progress toward true equality.
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68% Bias Score
Nasdaq Diversity Rule Rejection: Shifting Board Composition Strategies
A federal court struck down Nasdaq's proposed rules mandating board diversity, impacting DEI initiatives; however, the Conference Board's 2024 report shows increased board diversity but slower progress, while the rise of general counsel as board members offers a new perspective.
Nasdaq Diversity Rule Rejection: Shifting Board Composition Strategies
A federal court struck down Nasdaq's proposed rules mandating board diversity, impacting DEI initiatives; however, the Conference Board's 2024 report shows increased board diversity but slower progress, while the rise of general counsel as board members offers a new perspective.
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52% Bias Score
Appeals Court Blocks Nasdaq's Board Diversity Mandate
A Louisiana appeals court ruled against Nasdaq's requirement for diverse corporate boards, reversing the SEC's approval and impacting almost 3,000 companies listed on the exchange.
Appeals Court Blocks Nasdaq's Board Diversity Mandate
A Louisiana appeals court ruled against Nasdaq's requirement for diverse corporate boards, reversing the SEC's approval and impacting almost 3,000 companies listed on the exchange.
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36% Bias Score
US DEI Rollback Challenges Canada's Progress
Major US corporations are dismantling their DEI programs in 2024, creating a challenge for Canada to maintain its progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion, as evidenced by the contrasting experiences of leaders like Wes Hall and Walied Soliman, who, despite their success, faced systemic barriers...
US DEI Rollback Challenges Canada's Progress
Major US corporations are dismantling their DEI programs in 2024, creating a challenge for Canada to maintain its progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion, as evidenced by the contrasting experiences of leaders like Wes Hall and Walied Soliman, who, despite their success, faced systemic barriers...
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52% Bias Score
Supreme Court Case Could Reshape Corporate DEI Programs
The Supreme Court will rule in 2025 on Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, a reverse discrimination case that could significantly impact corporate DEI programs by potentially lowering the evidentiary bar for such claims; the ruling could affect five federal circuits that currently require add...
Supreme Court Case Could Reshape Corporate DEI Programs
The Supreme Court will rule in 2025 on Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, a reverse discrimination case that could significantly impact corporate DEI programs by potentially lowering the evidentiary bar for such claims; the ruling could affect five federal circuits that currently require add...
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36% Bias Score
Jamaica Moves to Become a Republic
Jamaica's parliament introduced a bill to abolish the constitutional monarchy and become a republic, following similar moves by Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Jamaica Moves to Become a Republic
Jamaica's parliament introduced a bill to abolish the constitutional monarchy and become a republic, following similar moves by Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago.
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24% Bias Score
Walmart Reverses DEI Initiatives Amidst Employee Backlash
Walmart, the largest private employer in the US, reversed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including halting DEI training and supplier selection criteria based on race and gender, following pressure from conservative activists and after a shareholder proposal for a racial equi...
Walmart Reverses DEI Initiatives Amidst Employee Backlash
Walmart, the largest private employer in the US, reversed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including halting DEI training and supplier selection criteria based on race and gender, following pressure from conservative activists and after a shareholder proposal for a racial equi...
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56% Bias Score
University Fires Diversity Director After Antisemitism Accusations; Lawsuit Planned
University of Michigan fired its diversity office director Rachel Dawson after accusations of antisemitic remarks; Dawson and her attorney deny the claims and plan to sue, citing First Amendment rights violations.
University Fires Diversity Director After Antisemitism Accusations; Lawsuit Planned
University of Michigan fired its diversity office director Rachel Dawson after accusations of antisemitic remarks; Dawson and her attorney deny the claims and plan to sue, citing First Amendment rights violations.
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60% Bias Score
485 Fortune 500 Companies Maintain DEI Commitments Despite Recent Rollbacks
Despite recent rollbacks by some companies like Walmart, a new report finds that 485 of the 500 largest US companies maintain Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) commitments, highlighting the ongoing tension between public pressure and corporate support for these initiatives.
485 Fortune 500 Companies Maintain DEI Commitments Despite Recent Rollbacks
Despite recent rollbacks by some companies like Walmart, a new report finds that 485 of the 500 largest US companies maintain Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) commitments, highlighting the ongoing tension between public pressure and corporate support for these initiatives.
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68% Bias Score
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