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Major Firms Cut DEI Programs Amid Conservative Backlash

2/7/2025

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Major companies like Google, Target, and Meta are reducing DEI programs amid pressure from conservative activists and the administration.
An executive order by President Trump has led to the termination of federal DEI initiatives, influencing private sector changes.
Despite these rollbacks, 61% of Americans still support DEI practices, with Costco and JPMorgan standing by their initiatives.
The Human Rights Campaign condemned these changes, arguing they negatively impact workplace equality.

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Story summary

Major companies like Google, Target, and Meta are reducing DEI programs amid pressure from conservative activists and the administration.
An executive order by President Trump has led to the termination of federal DEI initiatives, influencing private sector changes.
Despite these rollbacks, 61% of Americans still support DEI practices, with Costco and JPMorgan standing by their initiatives.
The Human Rights Campaign condemned these changes, arguing they negatively impact workplace equality.