‘me too.’ International has launched the Disruptors Council, a coalition of high-profile advocates, including actresses Viola Davis and Gabrielle Union, TV host Padma Lakshmi, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, to advance systemic solutions to sexual violence. As the movement nears its 10th anniversary, the council aims to shift global conversations from awareness to prevention and structural change.
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Lawmakers condemn executive order to ban transgender soldiers from the military
President Trump’s executive order to ban transgender soldiers from enlisting or serving in the military has been met with criticism from lawmakers and activists, who claim it will harm marginalized communities.
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Lawmakers work to protect diversity, equity and inclusion programs despite recent reversal
President Trump’s executive order repealing a landmark order prohibiting government contractors from discriminatory practices has been met with criticism from lawmakers, who hope to roll back the new policy and ensure fairness and opportunity for all.
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Racism and the presidency: An American tradition some say has continued with the assault on diversity and inclusion
Trump has used racist policies to maintain White supremacy, with his latest display of bigotry coming after the Jan. 29 plane crash at Reagan National Airport, where he blamed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for the tragedy.
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls on Biden to pardon death row inmates
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and her colleagues are urging President Joe Biden to commute the death sentences of individuals currently on federal death row, citing racial disparities and systemic inequities in the judicial system.
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Lawmakers pressure President Biden to grant clemency to thousands of incarcerated individuals before leaving office
President Joe Biden is being urged by Democratic lawmakers to grant clemency to thousands of incarcerated individuals, particularly those serving unjust sentences and women punished for defending themselves against abuse, before he leaves office.