
In This Moment - A New Perspective on DEI Public Policy & Workplace Excellence: Preparing for Government Pressures
Oct 28, 2025
Tom Moore, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and former chief of staff to Federal Election Commissioner Ellen L. Weintraub, dives into the looming federal pressure tactics organizations may face in the next two years. He discusses the vulnerabilities of industries like law firms and universities and warns against the dangers of capitulation. Highlighting the power of collective action, Moore emphasizes how individual mobilization can challenge authoritarianism, urging proactive organization for a resilient democracy.
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Federal Pressure Will Intensify
- The federal government will increase pressure tactics across many fronts and expects compliance from organizations.
- Tom Moore warns that observed acquiescence so far encourages more aggressive actions from authorities.
States Amplify Federal Pressure
- Chaotic pressure originates from the federal level but states often capitulate and amplify it.
- Tom Moore highlights redistricting in Texas as an example of state-level cooperation with federal aims.
Tech Firms' Preemptive Payment Example
- Tom Moore cites NVIDIA and AMD agreeing to pay 15% of Chinese sales to the government without legal mandate.
- He uses this example to show regular businesses are rolling over under pressure.

