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A procession carrying signs for equal rights, integrated schools, decent housing, and an end to bias during the civil rights march in Washington, DC, on Aug. 28, 1963.
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An end to affirmative action?

A measure of the thoroughness of the Trump reset is the overturning of Executive Order 11,246, which has been operative since it was signed by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965. Part of Johnston’s civil rights agenda, the order prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, and sex by companies that receive federal contracts.

The GOP goes native
Analysis

The GOP goes native

What kind of America do you want to live in? There are many ways to answer that question. But if you are a Republican these days, chances are that your ideal America suddenly looks very … homogenous, writes Alex Kliment.

Come inside the tech lab making accessibility fun
Digital Equity

Come inside the tech lab making accessibility fun

It all started with gaming, modifications for joysticks, and controllers that allow disabled veterans to once again play their favorite video games. Now, Microsoft’s Inclusive Tech Lab is a haven of innovation and creativity, featuring toys and tools created by and for the disability community. Come along as Program Manager Solomon Romney takes GZERO on an exclusive tour of the lab making accessibility awesome.

Accessibility is critical for the world's disability community
Digital Equity

Accessibility is critical for the world's disability community

An estimated 1.6 billion people, roughly 18% of the world’s population, are part of the disability community, and that number grows each year. Yet Microsoft’s Chief Accessibility Officer Jenny Lay-Flurrie says only 2% of websites globally are accessible. As Disability Pride Month comes to an end, GZERO’s Tony Maciulis spoke to her about confronting challenges at work and home while embracing the diversity of different abilities.

Graphic Truth: Diversity in US and Canada legislatures
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Graphic Truth: Diversity in US and Canada legislatures

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No second-class citizens: the challenge of diversity in democracy

In his new book The Great Experiment, political scientist Yascha Mounk digs into how tough it is for very diverse democracies to treat all their citizens equally. The price to pay if it goes wrong is high: society falls apart.

Investing in diversity: How public companies can promote inclusivity
In 60 Seconds

Investing in diversity: How public companies can promote inclusivity

Betty Liu, Executive Vice Chairman for NYSE Group, provides her perspective:


What role does diversity play in investing?

What are public companies doing to advance diversity today?