*ICYMI*: Yesterday, this administration expanded its ban on diversity and antiracism trainings to include federal contracts. Official document linked below, but here are a few of the highlights.

1/ THREAD. https://www.npr.org/2020/09/22/915843471/trump-expands-ban-on-racial-sensitivity-training-to-federal-contractors">https://www.npr.org/2020/09/2...

The Order further directs contractors to abstain from including in training concepts that:

(1) one race or sex is inherently superior to another race or sex; (2) the United States is fundamentally racist or sexist;

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(3) an individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously;

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(8) any individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account of his or her race or sex;(9) meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist or sexist, or were created by a particular race to oppress another race.

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Federal contractors found in violation of the Order could face serious consequences, including cancellation, termination, or suspension of their government contracts.

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Link to Executive Order expanding the diversity ban to federal contractors: https://www.seyfarth.com/news-insights/trump-administration-issues-significant-executive-order-combating-race-and-sex-stereotyping.html">https://www.seyfarth.com/news-insi...