Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?

Yes

Yes, instead just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination

Yes, but only eliminated in terms of hiring. Qualifications should matter more than race, gender, etc.

Yes, DEI is a racist institution that only helps the races deemed as "minority" while ignoring or even hurting the white people in society to try to help the "minorities", any program designed to help certain races is racist against the races not helped by it, ,

Yes, for the sake of equality, justice, low taxes, low national debt, capitalism, federalism, weak government, and checks and balances.

Yes, but also investments should be made into schools and opportunities to marginalized opportunities.

If there is a way to measure the success and benefit of the program or lack of program then the policy should fit the need

Yes, but there should be a way to ensure discrimination based on color, disability, etc is not being used against a candidate in the hiring process.

No. Not until equity between historically disadvantaged groups can be achieved through proper education and public services.

No, but it should not be permanent, but used as a crutch while we expand opportunities to minority groups in order to be equitable

Regardless, all applicants should be chosen based on their experience and qualifications rather than their race, gender, religion, and so on

Yes, we should not look at people's gender or race for who to hire, but it should be who is most qualified.

Yes, systemic solutions are more far-reaching in knocking down racial and gender barriers than diversity quotas

I think people should be hired based off skill and performance, regardless of race, background or beliefs.

Yes. We shouldn't be hiring people just because of their gender/race/age/etc. hiring should be based on the persons merit, ability to do the job, and qualifications

Two things are true at once:

1. People should be hired based on ability.
2. Hiring practices need to become less discriminatory.

Companies’ hiring practices should become non-discriminatory and bias free while focusing on a candidate’s ability and merit, rather than their background.

The debate over eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in federal agencies involves arguments that these programs are discriminatory and inefficient, versus arguments that they promote fairness, reflect society, and prevent barriers to opportunity for certain groups. While some efforts to eliminate DEI have faced temporary blocks in court, the Trump administration has ordered the termination of DEI mandates, policies, and roles within federal agencies. Supporters of DEI argue its elimination reverses progress on workforce diversity, while opponents argue it is a necessary…  Read more step to ensure merit-based, non-preferential treatment in employment and government functions.
Arguments for Eliminating DEI Programs
Focus on Merit:
Proponents argue that DEI programs can lead to the use of preferences for certain protected characteristics, which undermines merit-based equal employment opportunity.
Elimination of Illegal Preferences:
The goal is to prevent any form of illegal discrimination or preference based on race, gender, or other protected characteristics in federal employment actions.
Restoring Equal Opportunity:
The intent is to eliminate programs that are seen as promoting DEIA based on protected characteristics and to restore a focus on equal opportunity for all.
Arguments for Maintaining DEI Programs
Reflecting the Nation's Diversity:
Supporters argue that DEI helps build a federal government that reflects the diverse population it serves.
Addressing Systemic Barriers:
DEI programs aim to identify and dismantle systemic barriers that prevent certain groups from achieving equitable access to employment and advancement.
Promoting Economic Prosperity:
Efforts to ensure understanding of rights and equitable treatment for various communities, such as farmworkers, are seen as beneficial to overall economic prosperity.
Current Status
Executive Orders:
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The Trump administration has issued executive orders that direct federal agencies to terminate DEI-related policies, programs,

Government agencies should elect individuals based on merit rather than on account of their race, ethnicity, gender, etc.

Keep the equity and inclusion, not diversity. People should be getting jobs based on merit, not their race, gender, etc. Diversity is important, but it should come naturally, not forced.

Diversity is one of the greatest attributes that America has going in it’s favor, it would be detrimental to remove one of it greatest helps like that

It should be completely abolished, hiring the most skilled workers is more important than diversity.

Yes, we should provide opportunities through impactful targeted outreach programs to reduce poverty and inequality, rather than simple hiring quotas

I do not think that DEI should exist as part of the hiring process. I do however, believe that it should exist within the workplace to prevent discrimination.

No, as long as DEI quotas are not used and preference is not given to minorities who are less qualified than other applicants

Reduced but not eliminated. DEI programs are useful for dealing with an incident of discrimination but when they become permanent it implies tension that may not have been there to begin with.

We should eliminate any application process requiring race or gender - and enforce blind hiring based on merit - with video interviews and cameras off.

No, but I would prefer actual solutions to material inequalities people of color face. DEI is a simple solution to a complex problem.

Yes, but DEI is not the ideal solution. I would much prefer changing the systems that harm people of color. DEI is a simple solution to a complex problem.

Race shouldn't matter when it comes to hiring people, what should matter is if the person wants to do the job they're going to be hired for passionately, if there truly is a disparity with people who are a certain race not doing a certain job, then we can have programs and things in place for people who actually WANT to do the job, and just so happen to be of that race, not people getting hired BECAUSE they are of that race and either potentially do not want to do the job, or are potentially unqualified.

Yes, DEI iniatives are merely cosmetic and do not address the disastrous consequences of racial segregation and discrimination that better solved by improving economic mobility and providing reparations for those substantially affected

Yes. Let each individual business decided on whether they want to take part in DEI workplace culture. There is nothing inherently wrong with diversity and inclusion, but my personal experience with the DEI program at my current job doesn't do anything important.

Some but not all, those that try to actually uplift minorities and support them instead of giving them a free ride should stay but if those programs are just trying to diversify in general and not looking at merit they should be gone

They should not be pushed as much as they are, but I don’t know about “eliminated”. Who decides what is “DEI”, as well?

Yes, diversity, equity, inclusion is based on identity politics and I support egalitarianism over individualism

DEI has gone too far but there should be clear guidelines for personal conduct in the government as it pertains to discrimination

Yes, select the most qualified candidate without regard to race, sex, religion, orientation, or any other identifying factors.

Only those that single out employees based on their inalienable characteristics, force employees read certain literature or consume certain products, and/or enforce hiring quotas should be eliminated.

Yes, the benefits of so-called DEI can be researched by investigating the employee performances of all demographics

Yes, however I also support rooting out any type of racial profiling or nepotism, pure meritocracy is the way to go

Someone shouldn't be hired just because of their skin color. For example, a white male who is more eligible for a job shouldn't be turned down for a person of color who isn't as eligible.

Yes, but only if those DEI programs only hire someone based off of something that person can't control or lower standards based off of that thing the person can't control

Yes, But only if proper guidelines and regulations that effectively remove discrimination of minorities from being hired.

Not entirely no. Those that go too far yes. Diversity, equity and inclusion is important but it shouldn't be forced but the removal of this policy should not lead to discrimination.

These goals should be achieved organically and with strong bans on discriminination rather than forcing outcomes.

Yes but only when they affect merit based hiring. This should not be used as a pretext for the discrimination.

DEI and other race equality programs shouldn't completely remove off from federal agencies, but it's optional to require to have workers with diverse background.

DEI should only be utilized when the agency is showing evidence of discrimination in its employment practices.

Yes, remove programs promoting discrimination and division, while maintaining those create inclusive and equitable environments

Yes, but only from hiring. "Diversity quotas" and affirmative action can be detrimental. However, I do support creating a fair and safe work environment for all people, regardless of race, gender, or any other characteristics. Thus, there should be strict guidelines and penalties for acts of discrimination.

In their current form, Yes. They need to be restructured to actually provide support for under represented communities to get the necessary training and experience to be qualified for the roles where there is limited diversity

This is a waste of tax payer money and we need an equal justice/accountability/application amendment, nobody, I mean no one not even the president, US representative, Senator, NOBODY is above the law.

Yes, because it promotes the promotion of, and employing of individuals based on race, ethnicity, etc, over merit; thus, making it unequally distributed in a certain group's favour, not promoting equality.

They should be eliminated when the money is not being used for the caused it is promised for. It also should not be used to provide money for gender reassignment or any LGBTQ+ costs.

Equality and representation acts in a DEI program should be level all citizens as the same, rather than promoting another's status.

Yes, any programs that gives minorities specific benefits based on their race, ethnicity, gender, etc. should be banned.

If they are illegally in this country then they should not be able to work until they have their credentials to be here

DEI programs should be implemented if the gender, race, or sexual orientation of a person would otherwise cause them to not be hired or represented in the company.

I think being inclusive is good, and we can also use merit based as well. Hearing opinions from different groups of people is a good thing, and you can still choose the most qualified people.

There should be diversity in the workplace, but I don't agree with DEI policies that favor people based on their skin color over actual quality.

Yes, and replace them with anti discrimination audits and merit based hiring, to ensure every person with merit is given the job regardless of anything

I think that aspects of DEI programs are potentially concerning, but disagree more with strong opponents of it.

All people should be judged based on skill and not anything else, even if it would be considered an advantage.

Yes, but only because I personally hold very specific beliefs about increasing access to higher education and vocational training that I believe would resolve many employment issues across the board, making this a moot point

Yes, but only because I hold strong beliefs regarding expanded higher education and vocational training for all citizens that I feel would negate most employment issues

No but make it no longer required and don’t teach critical race theory or force people to do the program.

No. DEI is an immoral, racist, and regressive policy in which non-Whites, non-Christians, homosexuals, and degenerates are given unfair advantages against "out-groups."

Neither let your talent and merit get you there not your sexuality or ethnicity because everyone wants to ask you just a simple question what is your sexuality or gender and not what you can bring to the table

Yes the government has a right to hire anyone if they are gay it should not be a political issue it is a human issue but asking it means you want your fifteen minutes of fame so stop asking this question and ask questions on how to change and reform the government

No, but they should include broader language to help support and bring people together, not act as isolated communities

Yes, but don't make it race based, make it from someone who came from low income family with great talents

No, but just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination

No, not unilaterally, but quotas are a bad way to create inclusive environments, and the programs should come under review to ensure no preferential treatment is occurring especially on the hiring side. Really, DEI's only role in hiring should be reactive ("Wow, everyone in that department is a cishet white guy! Perhaps there is discrimination! Let's investigate!") and not proactive, although I'm fine with them playing a role in workplace culture.

No, but it should only be used in cases where there is gender inequality and/or discrimination within the workspace.

I believe that DEI can harm minorities, and they should be qualified for the position, not put there due to how much color their skin bears

I believe they need to hire the best candidate, no matter the race or condition. I do also believe that everybody should get chance, yet still the most suitable person should get the job no matter what.

Desde mi Punto de vista y creencias Creo que si se tratara de los discapacitados esta Bien que Este pero SI SE refieren a otras cosas Creo que no, respetando mis creencias y la de los otros pero no estoy muy de acuerdo.

They shouldn't get rid of it due to the history that occurred for it to become a thing and promote a true equality stance.

yes but as long as its not a race minority, people with disabilities, or giving birth should be treated differently.

Yes, as long as it's not for the military or private companies, such federal agencies maintain diverse ethics/inclusivity committees, all hires undergo sensitivity/inclusivity training, and current hires from such initiatives are not let go

DEI programs should have been more sincere to all minorities in the country especially Americans of Asian descent or with disabilities.

Yes, only when the systematic racism and bias is fully removed from the government. Once everyone is equal, we will no longer need DEI programs.

No, but they should be reformed to prevent situations in which less qualified individuals are chosen

No, but it should uphold their belief in fairness, ensuring fair treatment and quotas. This would avoid preferential treatment and the overlooking of merit and qualifications.

Yes, the federal government has no place in deciding what is diverse-equatible or inclusive. The federal government has proven time and again to be inefficient when dealing with social issues.

No as long as employees are chosen based on their credentials and not for only DEI purposes, government agencies should be reflective of the nation itself

Yes government agencies should hire people based off merit and experience then external properties like race, gender, and sexuality or gender expression

No, as long as they don't become corrupt and try to force minorities in to jobs put make sure the best candidate is chosen regardless.

No, but make sur that the DEI criteria is only a tie breaker for two candidates that are equally qualified.

maybe, they should get in based on merrit and abitites but if someone is not hiring them based on race then the DEI programs should step in

No. Some form of affirmative action program is an appropriate solution to ethnic and/or class disparity.

Yes, we need to resurrect our equality, justice, and acknowledge the fact that all lives do in fact matter regardless of race, gender, religion, etc. Also, we need to combat reckless and socialist spending to lower taxes and the national debt