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Bad Takes: Texas Republicans' war on DEI is a war on public institutions

The chair of UT's Mexican American Studies program said those caught up in the layoffs are 'largely Black and brown, queer and trans folks.'

By Kevin Sanchez

Editor's Note: Bad Takes is a column of opinion and analysis. Early last month, the University of Texas at Austin sent pink slips to roughly 50 staff employees who formerly worked for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the campus...

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