Today’s random thought: replace all those DEIA programs with American Ideals programs that emphasize meritocracy and fair play (you know… the American ideal) and a conscious avoidance of groupthink. Hiring and promotion would be blinded so only the qualifications are visible. There could be American flags and eagles and Superman images or something.

I wonder if we could make that work?

(I heard about a company that had a zoom/mass email/whatever that basically said, “we have a lot government contracts. We’re ending our DEI programs, but we want you to know everybody is welcome here.” And I’m like… Really? Why don’t you prove it by having an explicit program that doesn’t trigger the white-wing snowflakes with recognizable keywords?)