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Policymakers are recklessly banning DEI without evidence

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Taxpayers deserve decisions based on credible, research-based insights, says Shaun Harper. One day after assuming office last week, West Virginia’s new governor, Patrick Morrisey, issued an executive order banning DEI in state agencies and all entities receiving state funds, including public educational institutions.

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Policymakers are recklessly banning DEI without evidence

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Beckley Register-Herald

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Executive order on DEI is too broad and risks costly litigation, ACLU-WV says

The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia contends Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s executive order on diversity, equity and inclusion is overly broad and will have a chilling effect on speech.

3 months ago

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ACLU-WV demands Morrisey rescind DEI executive order #WomenInBusiness #WomenEmpowerment #RepresentationMatters #Blacklivesmatter

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia is calling on Governor Patrick Morrisey to repeal one of his recent executive orders. The ACLU is demanding the repeal of Executive Order No. 3-25, which commands the termination of DEI, or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. According to ACLU officials, the order is too broadly written, and they said it could infringe on the free speech rights of college educ…

2 months ago

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WOAY-TV

Concerns about Morrisey’s WV DEI ban

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Our new Republican governor, Patrick Morrisey has banned DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) across West Virginia, eliminating state funding for the inclusive initiatives. This move has some worried it will disproportionately affect marginalized communities. “It’s old-fashioned to have strictly white people in any state anymore,” said Beckley resident, Landon Bird. “I’ve been all over the Midwest, a lot of West Coast; hav…

2 months ago

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