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Major Firms Cut DEI Programs Amid Conservative Backlash

2/23/2025

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Major companies, including Google and Amazon, are reducing or terminating DEI programs due to conservative pressure.
Trump's executive orders have prompted layoffs and the closure of federal DEI initiatives.
States are divided on DEI efforts, resulting in a complex legal environment for businesses.
Organizations like the Human Rights Campaign criticize the backlash against DEI rollbacks.
A notable percentage of Americans oppose the end of federal DEI initiatives, highlighting public opinion divides.

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Story summary

Major companies, including Google and Amazon, are reducing or terminating DEI programs due to conservative pressure.
Trump's executive orders have prompted layoffs and the closure of federal DEI initiatives.
States are divided on DEI efforts, resulting in a complex legal environment for businesses.
Organizations like the Human Rights Campaign criticize the backlash against DEI rollbacks.
A notable percentage of Americans oppose the end of federal DEI initiatives, highlighting public opinion divides.