Author: Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig
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Introducing a New Term: DEIism Today, I am introducing a new term: DEIism. DEIism refers to the ideological movement or practice of targeting, reporting, and dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives under the guise of neutrality or accountability. Like McCarthyism in the mid-20th century, which used national security fears to justify political purges, DEIism fosters a culture of…
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In yet another attempt to weaponize the federal government against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in education, the U.S. Department of Education—at the urging of Moms for Liberty and other far-right extremist groups—has launched the “Stop DEI Portal” (https://enddei.ed.gov). This taxpayer-funded snitch line is designed to invite anonymous complaints against public schools, colleges, and…
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The U.S. Department of Education has just released a Frequently Asked Questions About Racial Preferences and Stereotypes Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act document. It’s exactly what you’d expect—overreach, aggressive legal maneuvering, and nonsensical logical reasoning. This document is yet another attempt to create confusion, stoke fear, and intimidate institutions that are working…
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As we move beyond the early weeks of the Trump presidency, the precise policy directions for public education remain uncertain. However, by analyzing Project 2025, Agenda 47, and the America First Policy Institute, we can begin to outline the potential blueprint for public schools under this administration. These initiatives hint at a future where public education…
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” Education, at its best, is meant to open minds, inspire critical thought, and cultivate a generation that questions, innovates, and demands justice. But today, both…
Cloaking Inequity 