Just Asking Questions Aaron Sibarium: Is DEI Over?
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Feb 13, 2025 Aaron Sibarium, a muckraking journalist at the Washington Free Beacon, delves into the contentious landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). He discusses Trump's executive orders to end radical DEI programs, reflecting on their impact on federal policies and private sectors. Sibarium critiques Biden's approach to DEI and examines its historical context. Interesting insights include the challenges of representation in female-dominated fields and the complexities of funding priorities in relation to global needs. An engaging exploration of how DEI shapes modern American values!
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1965 Executive Order
- Lyndon B. Johnson's 1965 executive order initially aimed to prevent race discrimination in government contracting.
- Over time, subsequent administrations reinterpreted "affirmative action" to resemble racial quotas via "goals and timetables".
DEI's Deep Roots
- The growth of DEI initiatives within the federal government has deep roots, extending beyond the Biden era.
- Bureaucracies, once established, develop their own incentives to expand, regardless of shifts in political rhetoric.
DEI Salaries at HHS
- OpenTheBooks identified nearly 300 DEI employees at HHS, with 247 earning six-figure salaries.
- This raises concerns about the cost-effectiveness and potential waste of resources allocated to DEI initiatives within the federal government.