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NASA Faces Backlash Over Censorship of LGBTQI+ Symbols

2/13/2025

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NASA is under fire for its IT management and cybersecurity practices, especially concerning compliance with President Trump's executive orders. Employees report feeling pressured to erase LGBTQI+ Pride symbols and DEIA language from their workspaces, sparking outrage among lawmakers who label it as censorship. This troubling trend is mirrored at other federal agencies, including the Rubin Observatory.

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Story summary

NASA is under fire for its IT management and cybersecurity practices, especially concerning compliance with President Trump's executive orders. Employees report feeling pressured to erase LGBTQI+ Pride symbols and DEIA language from their workspaces, sparking outrage among lawmakers who label it as censorship. This troubling trend is mirrored at other federal agencies, including the Rubin Observatory.