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Another day, another victory for merit over race-based nonsense. The American Association of University Women (AAUW), which has spent far too long pushing a version of affirmative action that prioritizes skin color over qualifications, has decided to throw in the towel and change its ways. This monumental shift came in response to a lawsuit filed by the watchdog group Do No Harm, which took issue with the fact that white female applicants were excluded from a fellowship purely based on race. Apparently, the woke agenda took a hit after the Supreme Court outlawed such foolishness, reminding everyone that race should not dictate opportunities.
The AAUW’s $20,000 fellowship was initially available only to those who belonged to “historically underrepresented ethnic minority groups.” In simpler terms? If you were a white woman, you were shown the door even if you met all other criteria. This absurdity has finally met its reckoning, and now the AAUW is officially scrubbing its discriminatory policies. A joint stipulation filed in court clearly states that the AAUW will henceforth ignore applicants’ race or ethnicity in their selection process.
Female medical program won’t exclude white students after discrimination complaint – DEI used against white students #SCOTUS https://t.co/9gdarXS8R2
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Following this legal smackdown, Stanley Goldfarb, the chairman of Do No Harm, couldn’t contain his excitement. He expressed relief and even joy over the decision, mentioning that it signals a return to a meritocracy, where medical fellowships are awarded based on talent rather than the color of one’s skin. Keeping the focus on qualifications is not just a lofty ideal — it’s absolutely fundamental to ensuring that patients receive the best possible care. After all, a surgeon’s ability to wield a scalpel shouldn’t depend on their background but on their skill and training.
The lawsuit itself pointed out that the AAUW’s racial discrimination violated the Civil Rights Act of 1866 — a piece of legislation intended to safeguard racial equality. It also referenced the recent Supreme Court case that ended affirmative action in public education programs, effectively cracking open the conversation about how such policies operate in the workplace as well. And guess what? Some businesses are taking a long, hard look in the mirror and starting to dismantle their own race-based programs. Good riddance.
The implications of this shift are far-reaching. Not only has AAUW agreed to move on from its exclusionary practices, but this case sets a precedent that could ripple through similar institutions across the nation. The recent trend shows organizations reevaluating their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as they realize the potential legal landmines lurking beneath these policies. Everybody, including the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine, is now awake to the reality that they can’t just slap a DEI label on their internship programs while ignoring the core principles of fairness and equality.
