"But those new rules were reversed in January after nearly two dozen states sued the Biden administration to block separate parts of the measure aimed at protecting LGBTQ students from discrimination. In January, a federal judge struck down the changes, which tossed out the expanded protections for pregnant and parenting students, too."
City watchdogs axe proposals for new diversity and inclusion rules
“If anybody needed a clearer sign that this administration gives not a single damn for the people of the #UnitedStates, this is it,” Matthew Tejada, a fmr #EPA ofcl who is now a snr VP for #EnvironmentalHealth at the Natural Resources Defense Fund, a nonprofit.
Molly Vaseliou, an EPA spox, described the moves as *organizational improvements* that align w/ #Trump’s orders to end *wasteful* spending & #diversity, #equity & #inclusion programs.
#law #EnvironmentalJustice #PublicHealth #HealthEquity
We are giving away free tickets to support #diversity!
If you are interested in joining the event and are part of an unrepresented group, DM us here or write to mail@eurorust.eu to claim your free ticket. 
Today, I'm sharing Queering Masculinities in Language and Culture, edited by Paul Baker and Giuseppe Balirano.
How do we learn what it means to be a man? And how do we learn to question what it means to be a man? This collection comprises a set of original interdisciplinary chapters on the linguistic and cultural representations of queer masculinities in a range of new and older media: television, film, online forums, news reporting, advertising and fiction.
#IAmNotATaboo #LGBTQIA #QueerResources #Inclusion #Diversity
https://iamnotataboo.com/books/queering-masculinities-in-language-and-culture/
US retailers publicly scrap some 'DEI' initiatives while quietly supporting others
Es curioso que en #Mastodon me encuentre excepcionalmente con imágenes sin ALT y que en otras redes sea excepcional cuando las encuentro con él, incluso en perfiles que promueven la accesibilidad o que pertenecen a algún colectivo con discapacidad. 
#Accesibilidad #Inclusión #Reflexiones
ELT is not representative of all identities.
LGBTQIA+ identities are human identities, along with race, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, Global South, and more, many of which intersect.
Without allies and people coming together to collectively speak up, there will be no change. Individuals working on their own may make a big noise, but are very unlikely to make an impact when it comes to inclusion.
The open letter is just one way to show solidarity, so here's what you can do:
- sign the letter (and don't forget to verify your email)
- share the letter, particularly in ELT/ESOL/EFL circles and groups (I'm no longer on Facebook or Instagram, so can't share there directly)
- if you have a newsletter, or mailing list, I'd be most grateful if you'd share the link there
- if you'd like me (Peter) to write something for a blog, a newsletter or an online (or print) publication, get in contact at admin@iamnotataboo.com
#IAmNotATaboo #Inclusion #LGBTQIA #ELT #ESOL #ESL #TEFL #DEIB #DEI
https://openletter.earth/an-open-letter-to-the-english-language-teaching-industry-25a94707
"Some UK employees fear Trump's rhetoric could normalise intolerant attitudes in the workplace, even if DEI policies remain intact", the BBC reports.
Happy St David's Day! This beautiful piece was made by my friend Ophelia Dos Santos. What a celebration of Wales! #handmade #HandStitching #hand_embroidery #patchwork #StDavidsDay #Wales #inclusion #Diversity #mulitculturalism #handmade
'Fearless Girl' statue sponsor State Street drops boardroom diversity targets
Positive reinforcement: I will go out of my way to support businesses that display pride flags or other welcoming DEI symbols on their flag poles, doors, windows, gasoline pumps, or websites. Perhaps I will even purchase vinyl stickers and offer them to the owners or managers of local businesses. (Edit: I just ordered ten 4-inch vinyl stickers and will report back on business results.)
#Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #DEI #Pride #Business
Oh my.
https://universeodon.com/@SKRiley_Author/114079090848523245
SKRiley_Author@universeodon.com - Happy Mardi Gras Sydney! 
Non-profit Lifesavers with Pride promotes inclusion and diversity in #Australian surf life-saving clubs. Inclusion means there are more life-savers keeping us safe when we go down the beach for a swim on a hot summer's day.
#MardiGras #Sydney #Lifesavers #Inclusion #Pride
Please make sure that Pittsburgh is proud to lift up the T and Q and the + ... you are welcome and wanted here. #Trans #Queer #Inclusion
Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents Blog … Now With More T and Q - Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents https://bit.ly/43edpf6
@GottaLaff So much worse too. From @Nonilex tl. Holy shit
#Trump #Education Department Opens #Snitch Line Against #Diversity
The snitch portal was launched in association with the #extremist group Moms for Liberty
Trump's Dept of Education has launched a new portal for Americans to rat out the #diversity, #equity, & #inclusion efforts at their local #PublicSchools.
#law #discrimination #bigotry #FreeSpeech #extremism #StateSponsoredTerrorism #USpol #Trump
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-education-department-snitch-portal-against-diversity-1235282457/
As Apple investors stand by diversity initiatives, is this the start of the anti-anti-DEI movement?
#HR #EDI #DEI #Equity #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion
https://www.raconteur.net/talent-culture/the-anti-anti-dei-backlash
Once again, a huge thank you to those who have signed the open letter to the ELT industry on representing #LGBTQIA identities.
We now have 183 signatures!
There's still time to show your support for queer representation in English language materials – all you need to do is sign, verify and share!
https://openletter.earth/an-open-letter-to-the-english-language-teaching-industry-25a94707
This is what happens when you mess with us, Target. (From today’s Financial Times.)
