Oklahoma Governor Orders Universities to Dismantle DEI Programs: 'Take Politics out of Education'

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said DEI programs at public universities are a waste of taxpayers' dollars. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has issued an executive order mandating that public universities across the state review and dissolve "diversity, equity and inclusion" (DEI) positions and programs, which he called a waste of taxpayers' money. "I represent 4 million Oklahomans as the governor. I've heard from all over the state that they're just tired of wasting our dollars on something that tries to divide us," the Republican governor said at a signing ceremony in...