Senator Cotton's argument is that Target's race-based initiatives, which purportedly aim to increase diversity and inclusion, may actually contravene federal civil rights laws by actively discriminating based on race.
A recent Gallup poll reveals a decline in intended DEI investment, with 59% of 140 large companies planning to increase their DEI budgets in the next year, a significant drop from 84% in 2022.
Also recognized during Pride Month was Marsha P. Johnson, a black transgender activist described as a "mother figure" to drag queens, trans women, and homeless youth.
University of California, Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky was caught on footage reportedly claiming that he secretly discriminates when hiring faculty in the name of diversity.
Christian employees at Google created a petition saying that Google's sponsorship of a San Francisco drag show was a "direct affront" to their beliefs, resulting in Google dropping the sponsorship.
