POLITICS

Walmart the latest big corporation to scale back DEI policies

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A look at DEI’s impact on businesses and education A look at DEI’s impact on businesses and education 06:51 Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations that have done the same after coming under attack by conservative activists. The changes, confirmed

5 Things to Know About Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump’s Nominee to Lead CDC

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Former congressman Dr. Dave Weldon is President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In his announcement Nov. 22, Trump described the Florida physician as “a respected conservative leader on fiscal and social issues” who would “prioritize transparency, competence, and high standards at [the] CDC.” “Americans

DOJ Urges Supreme Court to Reject Utah Bid to Manage 18.5 Million Acres of Federal Land

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Utah’s motion seeks direct hearing before the nation’s highest court to determine if federal agencies can ‘indefinitely hold public lands.’ The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Utah’s motion for it to hear a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s “continued possession of unappropriated public lands.” While the

Race-Based Hiring Programs Persist at Public Universities. Here’s How.

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In September 2022, the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) made a bold promise to the school’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Engagement: From then on, the department said, 50 percent of all faculty hires would be either women or minorities. Citing the need for “culturally relevant pedagogy,” the department

Winds of Change Might Blow Through Crypto Sector During Trump’s 2nd Term

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The pro-Bitcoin president-elect could trigger a crypto-friendly regulatory environment. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s departure in January could transform the U.S. cryptocurrency regulatory landscape. Gensler, a staunch critic of the digital assets industry, confirmed on social media platform X last week that he will resign from his role the day of President-elect