#Trump Admin Threatens to Withhold #Funds From #PublicSchools

State #education officials will be required to verify that they have eliminated all programs that promote #diversity, #equity & #inclusion [#DEI] that the administration deems *unlawful* [uncomfortable for #FarRight #bigots] according to a new memo.

#censorship #indoctrination #Whitewashing #racism #misogyny #heterosexism #bigotry #hate #extortion #law #USpol #MafiaState
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/us/politics/public-school-funding-trump-dei.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=p&pvid=AEB43A0E-0ED5-401C-9960-8E17975F9091

Diversity in #cybersecurity isn't a trend that's fading away—it's becoming more vital every day. While some corners of tech retreat from DEI commitments, those of us in the trenches know better. Our field faces evolving threats from increasingly diverse adversaries using varied attack vectors. How do we counter that? With diversity of thought, experience, and perspective.

This isn't about politics. It's about effectiveness. The most resilient security teams I've worked with bring different backgrounds, educations, and worldviews to the table. When one person misses something, another catches it—precisely because they think differently.

What frustrates me is watching companies abandon diversity initiatives while simultaneously wondering why they can't fill critical security roles or why they keep having the same blind spots in their defenses. The evidence is clear: homogeneous teams create homogeneous solutions with predictable vulnerabilities.

I'm proud to be part of a security community that largely gets this. So while #DEI may be under fire elsewhere, in our world, it remains what it's always been: a critical #infosec control.

Standing tall. Standing together. Not because it's trendy, but because it works.

Levi's Board of Directors defends DIVERSITY,
EQUITY, and INCLUSION!

“we believe in the strong business case for a diverse and inclusive workforce... it is a competitive advantage and serves as a driver of business results.”
#diversity #equity #inclusion #levis https://www.thequeenzone.com/levis-shareholders-to-vote-on-anti-dei-proposal-on-april-23/

https://www.tiktok.com/@brigadescreenprint/video/7485221558055718190
Success story: Brigade ScreenPrinting of Boise Idaho is overwhelmed by demand "Everyone is Welcome" shirts, and now has volunteer help.
#everyoneiswelcome #news #politics #activism #resist #UnitedStates #education #diversity #inclusion

I am working on creating a handbook that describes the assistive technologies available in the FreeBSD operating system, which will be freely available online for anyone to consult. Currently, the effort is focused on gathering and documenting accessibility features for visual impairments, and it is sponsored by the @FreeBSDFoundation

If you are interested in the topic, a public repository is available for suggestions and corrections: https://gitlab.com/alfix/freebsd-accessibility

A US attempt to stop diversity initiatives in Europe faces backlash.

Efforts by the US government to eliminate diversity initiatives have not been well-received in Europe, after companies in France received a letter saying Trump's rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives could also apply outside the US.

France, Belgium and Spain are pushing back against the letter.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250331-a-us-attempt-to-stop-diversity-initiatives-in-europe-faces-backlash?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

"The withdrawal is the latest tangible effect of recent court rulings that experts say make it difficult for coalitions to bring claims on behalf of groups of historically marginalized voters."

https://www.votebeat.org/texas/2025/03/27/voting-rights-group-withdraws-challenge-texas-redistricting/

Would you like to see a more inclusive and diverse PostgreSQL community? We would too! Consider joining the PgUS Diversity Committee to help make that a reality!

https://postgresql.us/diversity/

“Members of the #LGBTQ community shaken by the #U.S. President’s rolling back of #equality and #inclusion policies as well as the rights of #transgender individuals are among the #Americans with #Canadian parents or grandparents applying for Canadian nationality” apple.news/AI6Ro1f5zRKe...

Americans apply to revive Cana...

Hidden in a questionnaire #Trump #US government asks research projects abroad if they are compliant to the #discrimination american policy: eliminate DEI = #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion. The whole questionnaire was shared via the @ZEITONLINE research newsletter: https://newsletterversand.zeit.de/go/6/6C7U83L2-6C39UBUB-6C4JDW7X-CHXUT.pdf?wt_zmc=nl.int.zonaudev.112331552451_496504302707.nl_ref. - in the same document projects are asked if they "protect children and women" - while the questionnaire itselfs is a plain threat

Advertising giant WPP cuts diversity references from annual report

#HR #EDI #DEI #Equity #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/30/advertising-giant-wpp-cuts-diversity-section-from-annual-report

#ThoughtProvoker

#FOSS = free software + *gratis* contributions ???

US orders French companies to comply with Trump's diversity ban

#HR #EDI #DEI #Equity #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-warns-french-companies-they-must-comply-with-trumps-diversity-ban-2025-03-29/

France slams US 'interference' in firms' diversity programs: 'France and Europe will defend their values'.

France's trade ministry condemned "unacceptable" US interference on Saturday after the US embassy in Paris sent several French firms letters warning against using the diversity programs known as "DEI", a frequent Donald Trump target.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250330-france-slams-us-interference-in-firms-diversity-programs-france-and-europe-will-defend-their-values?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

Educating myself on becoming a person with a disability. #amyloidosis #disability #identity #inclusion #invisibility open.substack.com/pub/recently...

Educating myself on becoming a...

"Of all the trends at the fall runway shows, including the uptick in fur (or fur-alike) clothing, the rise of clothing with built-in power curves and the preponderance of black leather, the single most ubiquitous one was the worst: the erosion of size inclusivity.

Ironically, as fashion embraces (and creates) faux womanly figures by design, the actual bodies inside the clothes are shrinking."

: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/style/ultra-thin-models.html?unlocked_article_code=1.7U4.d6UW._GYzgCNRqg95&smid=url-share

Alors Bernard ? Tu vas répondre à ton pote ?
"En mars 2018, #LVMH a mis en place l’Inclusion Index, un observatoire de #Diversité et d’#Inclusion au sein du Groupe. Objectif : mettre en commun les initiatives en matière de Diversité et d’Inclusion au sein des Maisons pour les inciter à aller encore plus loin dans ce domaine."
Ça va devenir compliqué de sauver les meubles … Bien fait ! À force de bouffer à tous les râteliers …
Comment ça m'fait rigoler tout ça
https://framapiaf.org/@alrelog/114244605352811330

Capacitisme vs Validisme : Comprendre les nuances

Quelle est la différence entre #Capacitisme et #Validisme ? Ces deux concepts dénoncent les oppressions liées au handicap, mais leurs nuances méritent d’être explorées. Découvrez leurs origines, usages et implications dans nos sociétés. #Handicap #Inclusion #Intersectionnalité Le capacitisme et le validisme sont deux termes souvent utilisés pour dénoncer les discriminations envers les personnes handicapées, mais…

https://homohortus31.wordpress.com/2025/03/29/capacitisme-vs-validisme-comprendre-les-nuances/

"The Health and Human Services Department's Office for Civil Rights is investigating an unnamed California medical school following allegations of discrimination in its admission practices.

The agency said Thursday it received information that the school was allegedly admitting students based on race, color or national origin."

https://www.modernhealthcare.com/government/hhs-dei-investigation-california-medical-school