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by: Oregonian

Liz Weston: Should our trust be listed as 'additional insured' on our home insurance policy?

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by: AOL

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by: Forbes

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by: Yahoo

Tesla Vs. BYD: Tesla Hits 2025 Lows While BYD Skyrockets On Self-Driving Moves. It's Not A Coincidence.

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by: jacobin

Tim Scott Is Fighting for His Donors' Junk Fees

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by: Moneycontrol

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by: business

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by: Reuters

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by: MSN

I was a janitor for 7 years but lost my job in COVID and make almost $70k today after a career change.

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by: MSN

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by: Reuters

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by: Moneycontrol

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by: Yahoo

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by: Forbes

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by: Reuters

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

You may think you're too busy to read, but you're not

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Acting president with biz delegation

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by: MSN

Wedding expo connects couples with event experts in Elkhart

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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In national DEI dismantle, corporate charity efforts won't escape scrutiny

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by: MSN

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In national DEI dismantle, corporate charity efforts won't escape scrutiny

Companies are scaling back or abandoning DEI goals related to hiring and suppliers. Corporate charities are not safe from Trump administration attacks either.
The article from MSN discusses the increasing scrutiny on corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the United States, particularly in light of recent legal and political changes. It highlights how, following a Supreme Court decision against affirmative action in college admissions, there's a growing push to dismantle or re-evaluate corporate DEI programs. Critics argue these programs might be discriminatory, leading to potential legal challenges under civil rights laws. The piece mentions that corporate charity efforts, often linked with DEI, are not immune to this scrutiny. Companies like Starbucks, Disney, and Comcast have faced lawsuits over their DEI policies, with critics like Edward Blum, who was instrumental in the Supreme Court case, now targeting corporate America. The article suggests that while some companies might scale back or reframe their DEI efforts to avoid legal issues, the broader societal and political environment is pushing for a reevaluation of how diversity is managed in the corporate sector.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/in-national-dei-dismantle-corporate-charity-efforts-won-t-escape-scrutiny/ar-AA1z9nnW

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