The President of the United States has issued an executive order addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs among federal contractors. The order asserts that DEI activities, which involve treating employees or applicants differently based on race or ethnicity, are discriminatory and unacceptable. It calls for federal contractors to evaluate and adjust their practices to avoid racial bias and to focus on merit-based hiring and treatment. This directive affects the thousands of companies and organizations contracting with the federal government, demanding they cease DEI efforts that may separate or single out individuals based on immutable traits. The administration claims these... [Continue Reading]