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Yesterday — 8 April 2025Main stream

How Glenn Youngkin, a Diversity Champion, Became an Anti-DEI Warrior

9 April 2025 at 02:02
Not long before he became Virginia’s governor, Glenn Youngkin helped lead, and spoke approvingly of, efforts to improve racial and gender diversity at his private equity firm.

© Kristen Zeis for The New York Times

As the co-chief executive of the Carlyle Group, Glenn Youngkin worked to address disparities in the financial sector. As governor of Virginia, he has embraced President Trump’s hostility to D.E.I. initiatives.

Glenn Youngkin on D.E.I., Trump’s Tariffs and a Possible 2028 Run

8 April 2025 at 22:12
In an interview, the Republican governor of Virginia spoke at length about his views on diversity efforts, among other subjects.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia is widely seen as a potential future presidential candidate.

Trump Is Threatening School Funding. Here’s What Families Should Know.

8 April 2025 at 02:14
The impact of the upheaval could vary greatly across the country. New York, for example, is not feeling significant effects so far, but district leaders are watching closely.

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The Trump administration is seeking to dismantle the Education Department.
Before yesterdayMain stream

As RFK Jr. Champions Chronic Disease Prevention, Key Research Is Cut

7 April 2025 at 21:27
Two significant programs that invested in research on diabetes, dementia, obesity and kidney disease have ended since the start of the Trump administration.

© Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. noted the high burden of chronic disease in his confirmation hearing to lead the Health and Human Services Department.

New York Warns Trump It Will Not Comply With Public School D.E.I. Order

5 April 2025 at 07:21
New York’s stance differed from the muted and deferential responses from other major institutions to the administration’s threats.

© Emily Elconin for The New York Times

Students and faculty members participated in a December rally at the University of Michigan supporting diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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