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business13 days ago•2 min saved

DOJ Reaches $30 Million Settlement With PayPal, Orders Race-Neutral Small Business Initiative

The Justice Department announced a settlement with PayPal over a discriminatory DEI investment program, requiring a race-neutral Small Business Initiative, fee waivers on up to $1 billion in eligible transactions (roughly $30 million), an appointed initiative director, needs assessments and plans, employee training on the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and annual public reporting to ensure non-discriminatory access for American small businesses.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#business #dei #equal-credit-opportunity-act

policy17 days ago•52 min saved

Judge rules DOGE’s ChatGPT-driven DEI grant purge unconstitutional, reversal ordered

A federal judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency’s cancellation of more than 1,400 National Endowment for the Humanities grants was unconstitutional, finding DOGE used ChatGPT to identify DEI-related material and revoked funding based on protected characteristics. The staff employed prompts like “Does this relate to DEI?” and used “Detection Codes” (e.g., BIPOC, Minorities, LGBTQ) to label grants as wasteful, effectively making AI the government’s instrument. The judge rejected the argument that ChatGPT’s role insulated DOGE from constitutional constraints, calling the use of AI a government action and ordering the grants restored on First Amendment and Fifth Amendment equal protection grounds, citing lack of statutory authority.

via The Verge|

#chatgpt #dei #doge

law17 days ago•32 min saved

Court Faults DOGE’s DEI-driven grant cuts as unlawful and unconstitutional

A federal court ruled that DOGE lacked statutory authority to terminate National Endowment for the Humanities grants and that using ChatGPT to label projects as 'DEI' was arbitrary and unconstitutional, finding the actions violated due process and amounted to viewpoint discrimination against disfavored ideas.

via Techdirt.|

#chatgpt #dei #doge

law18 days ago•3 min saved

Judge blocks Trump-era humanities grant cuts as unconstitutional

A federal judge in Manhattan ruled that the Trump administration’s cancellation of more than 1,400 National Endowment for the Humanities grants was unconstitutional, barred the Department of Government Efficiency from terminating the funding, and found that using AI to classify DEI-related projects amounted to unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination under the First and Fifth Amendments.

via NBC News|

#chatgpt #constitutional-law #dei

business19 days ago•3 min saved

EEOC Sues NYT Over DEI-Linked Promotion Discrimination

Federal investigators filed a lawsuit alleging The New York Times passed over a well-qualified white male candidate for a Deputy Real Estate Editor role due to race and/or sex, citing the company’s DEI goals. The Times allegedly excluded the white male from final interviews, instead hiring an external non-white female with less real estate experience, and bypassing standard interview steps. The EEOC argues this violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and rejects any DEI-based exceptions; the case (EEOC v. The New York Times Company, 1:26-cv-03704) was filed in the Southern District of New York.

via Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (.gov)|

#business #dei #eeoc

business20 days ago•2 min saved

EEOC Sues NYT Over Alleged Promotion Bias Against White Employee

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York accusing The New York Times of discriminating against a well-qualified white male employee by denying him a promotion, citing the Times’ DEI policies and a 2021 Call to Action. The Times denies the allegations, saying promotions are merit-based, and will defend itself. This case adds to a string of litigation involving the Times and the Trump administration in recent years.

via Axios|

#business #dei #discrimination

gaming21 days ago•33 min saved

Fantasy Armor Divide: Lords of the Fallen 2's Revealing Outfits Spark Fan Debate

A Push Square piece about Lords of the Fallen 2’s revealing female armor has ignited a heated, wide-ranging discussion in the comments about fantasy realism, gender representation, and DEI in gaming. Opinions range from defending the artistic and fantastical look and calling for more outfit variety, to criticizing marketing pandering and demanding balanced, practical options for all genders. The debate also draws comparisons to other titles like Stellar Blade and Dragon Age Vanguard, highlighting a broader industry conversation about how armor aesthetics are marketed and perceived.

via Push Square|

#armor-design #dei #gaming

politics25 days ago•6 min saved

FCC Opens Early ABC License Review Amid Disney DEI Probe and Kimmel Fallout

The FCC ordered an expedited review of ABC's eight broadcast licenses as part of its Disney DEI probe. While some view the move as politically charged—given President Trump’s call to fire Jimmy Kimmel—legal experts say revoking licenses would be extremely difficult and any renewal denial would require a lengthy administrative process before an judge. Disney says it complies with FCC rules, and the agency has not stated it plans to revoke licenses; the review highlights regulatory leverage in licensing, DEI enforcement, and public-interest obligations rather than immediate programming changes.

via CBS News|

#abc #dei #disney

politics25 days ago•17 min saved

FCC Chair Defends DEI-Focused ABC Probe, Warns NBC Could Face Review

FCC chair Brendan Carr says the ABC license-renewals review centers on DEI policies, not Jimmy Kimmel, and hints NBC could be next, as Disney/ABC faces a 30-day deadline to submit DEI-related documents amid a charged political context.

via Deadline|

#abc #carr #dei

policy25 days ago•3 min saved

FCC ties ABC renewal to DEI probe, not Kimmel jab

FCC chair Brendan Carr says the ABC license renewal for eight owned stations arises from a Disney/ABC DEI investigation, not punishment for Jimmy Kimmel’s joke; Democrats call it a pretext, and while the inquiry could take years, ABC can continue operating in the meantime.

via The Guardian|

#abc #carr #dei

policy27 days ago•3 min saved

FCC tightens its grip on ABC with accelerated license review

The FCC has ordered an accelerated review of ABC's local broadcast licenses to determine whether ABC's diversity, equity and inclusion policies violated the public interest standard, a sweeping and unprecedented move that increases regulatory pressure on Disney even as it faces broader political clashes; while license revocation is unlikely, the probe could disrupt ABC's operations and influence future regulatory and corporate dynamics.

via Axios|

#abc #dei #disney

politics27 days ago•10 min saved

Carr Targets Disney Licenses as Trump-Era Media War Heats Up

FCC Chair Brendan Carr moves to review the licenses of Disney’s eight ABC stations in an early-renewal action, saying the move rests on a long-running probe of Disney’s DEI practices rather than content, signaling a new escalation in Trump’s push to police broadcasters and potentially leading to administrative hearings, with Disney defending its licensing.

via Politico|

#abc #carr #dei

culture1 month ago•8 min saved

Adjoa Andoh Champions Representation Across Stage and Screen

Adjoa Andoh spoke at the Folger Shakespeare Library about identity-informed casting, DEI debates, and the power of inclusive storytelling, recounting her all-women-of-colour Richard II in Britain, Bridgerton's casting impact, and a history-minded effort to diversify theatre while reflecting on personal resilience growing up mixed-race in Britain and historic projects like the Federal Theatre Project's Macbeth.

via The Guardian|

#adjoa-andoh #bridgerton #casting-diversity

politics1 month ago•182 min saved

Cao Takes Over as Acting Navy Secretary, Promising a Shipbuilding Push

Hung Cao, a retired Navy captain and former Virginia Senate candidate who has criticized diversity initiatives and publicized controversial statements about “alpha” recruits, has been named acting Navy secretary after Peter Pehlan’s firing. Cao rise comes as the Navy prioritizes shipbuilding amid Strait of Hormuz duties and ongoing political scrutiny; it’s unclear whether he’ll be nominated to the permanent post.

via CNN|

#defense #dei #hung-cao

politics1 month ago•41 min saved

Hung Cao rises to acting Navy secretary as Trump reshapes the service

Hung Cao, a retired Navy captain and former Virginia Senate candidate, was elevated from Navy undersecretary to acting Navy secretary after President Trump ousted John Phelan; Cao is focusing on shipbuilding priorities amid Iran-related naval activity, and his past stance against DEI policies, along with questions about a permanent nomination, shape how long he’ll lead the Navy.

via Yahoo|

#dei #hung-cao #navy