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Washington Times

Washington Times: The best DEI policy is no DEI policy

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has become much more complicated, hasn’t it? DEI was the big thing a…

Gene MarksMay 4, 2025

Philly.com

New DEI rules are creating confusion. Here’s what to do.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) In January President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14173, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” which created a new set…

Gene MarksApril 23, 2025

The Hill

The diversity, equity and inclusion backlash, explained

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) When George Floyd was murdered, many Americans wanted to do something. Some protested; others pushed to defund the…

Gene MarksApril 5, 2023

Philly.com

Why small businesses should consider DEI initiatives, too

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Over the last few years, major corporations have announced new diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at their…

Gene MarksSeptember 18, 2022