Robby Starbuck, a conservative political commentator who has gone after companies such as Lowe’s, Tractor Supply and John Deere, wrote in a post on X he was investigating Ford’s ‘woke’ policies.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Anti-DEI protesters sow disruption and confusion but have scant investor support
Each year, companies face hundreds of resolutions from progressive groups to change their policies to be more supportive of employee diversity, labor rights and other social issues.
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Posted inFood
Former ‘Racist Sandwich’ co-host talks podcasting, teaching at Bowdoin and eating in Maine
Zahir Janmohamed, a visiting Bowdoin professor and co-founder of the acclaimed ‘Racist Sandwich’ podcast, asks difficult questions about race, gender and class – and how food relates to them all.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Wine industry’s diversity efforts see successes – and some lost steam
Successes have included investments in Black-owned brands and mentoring and fellowship programs, but some worry that ‘it’s back to business as usual.’
Posted inNation / World, News
Republican lawmakers are backing dozens of bills targeting diversity efforts on public institutions
Already this year, Republican lawmakers have proposed about 50 bills in 20 states that would restrict initiatives on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Colleges should step up diversity efforts after affirmative action ruling, Biden administration says
The Education Department issued a report Thursday promoting strategies to increase diversity in the wake of a Supreme Court decision barring colleges from considering the race of applicants in the admission process.
Posted inMaine, News
In wake of neo-Nazi rally, Augusta seeks to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion in city practices
One city councilor says a recent racist demonstration in the city shows work to make sure Augusta welcomes diversity can’t wait.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
School board member’s resignation adds to tumult for York County school district
Jameson Davis, who ran unopposed last year for the RSU 21 seat, announced she was stepping down in a full-page ad in her local paper, saying the board is too focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine colleges say Supreme Court ruling will harm efforts to create diverse campuses
With race effectively eliminated as a factor in college admissions, Maine schools must refocus their efforts to create diverse student bodies.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school district to continue Civil Rights Committee this fall
The Civil Rights Committee of RSU 56 includes Civil Rights Teams at Dirigo High School, T.W. Kelly Middle School in Dixfield and Dirigo Elementary School in Peru.