Diversity

Amazon Scales Back DEI Programs Amid Broader Corporate Shift

Amazon has announced significant changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, following an internal review. In a memo from Candi Castleberry, Vice President of Inclusive Experiences and Technology, the company stated it is "winding down outdated programs and materials" to integrate DEI efforts into broader company processes. The move reflects a trend in the corporate world as several major companies reevaluate their DEI strategies.

Firefighters’ Union President Slams L.A. Leadership Over Fire Neglect

Freddie Escobar, president of the United Firefighters of Los Angeles County (UFLAC), criticized Los Angeles leaders for neglecting the city’s fire department, contributing to challenges in combating massive wildfires like the Palisades Fire. The fire has burned 24,000 acres, with another 14,000 acres scorched by the Eaton Fire, exposing severe resource and staffing shortages within the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).

Meta Removes Tampons from Men’s Bathrooms

Meta, Facebook's parent company, has reportedly removed tampons from men’s bathrooms in its facilities, according to an article from The New York Times.

Apple Urges Shareholders to Vote Against DEI Elimination

Apple's board of directors is urging its shareholders to vote against a proposal that would end its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.

Amazon Joins Growing List of Companies Scaling Back DEI Initiatives Amid Backlash

Amazon, led by Jeff Bezos, has announced it is scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, joining other major corporations in revising or ending such programs following criticism for being "ineffective" and "woke."

Meta Ends DEI

Meta told employees that it plans to end programs supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Barbra Streisand Blames Los Angeles Wildfires on Climate Change, Critics Point to Mismanagement

Hollywood icon Barbra Streisand took to social media on Thursday to blame the fierce winds fueling Los Angeles wildfires on climate change, demanding that the government take immediate action. "These horrible winds I think are the strongest we’ve ever experienced and a lot of that is due to climate change, which this coming government better address!" Streisand wrote on Bluesky, a left-leaning social platform.

Political Commentator Demands Trump’s Intervention in California

Political commentator Mike Cernovich called for President-elect Donald Trump to intervene in the state of California to reconstruct its policies to benefit its citizens.

Liberals Blame Trump for California Wildfires Despite Mismanagement Issues

As devastating wildfires ravage California, some liberal voices have taken to social media to blame former President Donald Trump for the crisis. Sam Stein, managing editor at The Bulwark, claimed on Twitter that Trump’s past remarks about withholding federal wildfire aid were relevant to the state’s current struggles. Stein tweeted that Trump’s threats to cut wildfire relief funds “dawned on him” as fires consumed thousands of acres in Los Angeles, destroying homes and forcing evacuations.

Kent State Professor Faces Backlash Over Comments Praising October 7 Attacks

Imam Nader Taha, a mathematics professor at Kent State University and religious leader at the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent (ISAK), is facing widespread condemnation after a video of his sermon praising the October 7 terrorist attacks surfaced. The sermon, delivered on December 13, 2024, described the attacks as a “miracle” and a victory against the “Children of Israel.”

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