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businesstechnology2 years ago•3 min saved

Elon Musk Under Fire for Controversial DEI Comments

Elon Musk faced criticism from civil rights groups after making unsubstantiated claims that diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at United Airlines and Boeing have made air travel less safe. The National Urban League and NAACP condemned Musk's statements, with the former highlighting Tesla's own legal issues regarding racial discrimination. Musk's comments on airline safety and diversity efforts sparked backlash, with NAACP's CEO accusing his social media platform of promoting hate speech. Commercial air travel safety has improved, but efforts to diversify pilot recruitment have been ongoing due to historical discrimination.

via NBC News|

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education2 years ago•6 min saved

Harvard President Faces Plagiarism Probe and Donor Backlash

Conservatives in Congress and across the country are intensifying their attacks on colleges and universities, particularly Ivy League schools, as they seize on allegations of plagiarism against Harvard President Claudine Gay. The GOP-led education committee in the House of Representatives is launching an investigation into plagiarism and academic integrity standards at Harvard, adding to their ongoing probe into the school's handling of antisemitism on campus. Critics argue that the attacks on Gay are part of a broader campaign to undermine diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education. These attacks come at a time when colleges and universities are already facing scrutiny over their handling of disagreements related to the Israel-Hamas war.

via USA TODAY|

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higher-education2 years ago•10 min saved

UPenn Donors Withdraw Funds Over Palestine Writes Literature Festival

Donors at the University of Pennsylvania are expressing their anger and frustration over various issues, including the university's response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, a Palestinian conference, DEI initiatives, and transgender rights. The tensions have been simmering for some time, with donors feeling that the university has shifted to the left. Some influential alumni, including Marc Rowan and Ronald S. Lauder, have called for the resignation of the university president and chairman of the board of trustees. Donors have also been cutting funding, citing concerns about the university's direction and declining number of Jewish students. The donor outcry has sparked a debate about the influence of donors on university policies and academic freedom.

via The New York Times|

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