Because I love my neighbor; I hate DEI. It's self destructive. It breaks the cohesion of a strong historically Anglo-Saxon Protestant worldview. It fuels a Marxist oppresor versus the oppressed narrative. It promotes LGBT nonsense which currupts the moral fiber. Please don't quote scripture you know nothing about. Jesus dosn’t support DEI. Christians love their neighbor, and promote strong traditional family values.
Biden's four years of Godless debauchery and open borders, endless printing of money, and gibberish was enough to bring about more Hispanics and blacks into MAGA than ever before. It boggles the minds of white liberals who just cant understand why people don't like vaccine mandates and transgenderism being pushed down our throats, along with cities filled with illegals coming into the country by the millions—all so you can quote Bible verses out of context hoping to use it as a gotcha. Take the log out of your eye. We love this country and want to keep it. It's not some free for all.
Editing aside, what she said is enough to judge. DEI isn't dead at the university; it's simply covered up. It's obvious they feel that the “bunch of white people,” the Board of Regents, because of their skin color, gives her and the university the moral high ground. She emphasizes the race of her boss, a black woman, as if all black people automatically support DEI.
So, bad editing aside, these people are willingly breaking the law, bragging and laughing about it, as if they pulled off a gotcha on the state.
DEI, with its racial categories, anti-white ideology and victimhood, is dead in Iowa. Tinoco and her whole department should be fired.
I'm sure some folks would like to believe 'DEI is dead in Iowa,' but diversity isn't dead - Iowa, like all of the US, was built by immigrants and is more diverse today than at any time since those early Europeans began to displace the indigenous inhabitants of these lands. Equity is taking a hit these days, but it's far from "dead" - many of us continue to work to ensure equal protections under the law and equal opportunities for all Iowans. And inclusion is only dead in those small circles where folks are terrified by everything that isn't 100% stagnant.
If it helps you, then by all means keep telling yourself 'DEI is dead.' But the truth, as any high school biology teacher can tell you, is that diversity = health, equity = growth and inclusion = strength. What you call DEI is here to stay.
Thank you! None of these draconian laws they’re passing change the demographic shift taking place in our country. They certainly put up a huge stop sign to any person of color from ever moving to Iowa, not to mention any person who believes diversity, equity and inclusion are all positive things to strive for. It only hurts Iowa. Hurts companies trying to recruit young people. Hurts colleges. Some day, society will look back and shake their heads in wonder at how a group of leaders could be so backwards, much like we now look back in shame at slavery, banning women from voting, etc. They’re on the wrong side of history, and history will not be kind to them.
I can agree with you on one thing. Slavery brought a curse on America. They should have picked their own cotton. No man should be a slave due to birth. Now women voting—I am not sure anything positive came from that.
Diversity is fine. I am not so sure it's a strength. But it can be a benefit if there is a central cohesive bond. Equity is the state rendering a version of equality by force due to a person's perceived lack, by way of the person who is perceived as having more (simply theft, tax-the-rich BS that the have-nots cry about as they march to seize the means of production).
Inclusion is fine, given you sign up for the cause. America is an Anglo-Saxon Protestant experiment derived of the Enlightenment. Now, white is the enemy according to DEI, and yes, that's why it's illegal. It is racism that shouts racism, and racism becomes a trivial point, meaning nothing. They casually speak openly, condemning the very white culture that built America. I don't like being racial. It's honestly more cultural than anything else. But there was a cohesiveness that has been eroded, and somehow it's become acceptable to condemn the white man, but anyone with melanin is a sacred cow to be worshiped as oppressed beings who magically built the country. It's lies. The immigrants you speak of were not poor Venezuelans or Congolese, and especially not Middle Eastern Muslims who have no desire to legally enter and actually be Americans. They were people who came legally, swearing an oath to country (to those here) that they too would be brothers in arms and die, if need be, for her cause.
It's not diversity that strengthens; it's unity around a central cause. It's not the Marxist garbage that is equity. It is inclusion, but that is if you decide to include yourself in what is America.
"Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are organizational frameworks that seek to promote the fair treatment and full participation of all people." (Wikipeda)
Half the country seems to be AGAINST this notion. America has a terrible sickness.
Irony alert: The lawyer for the leader of the MAGA/Anti-DEI movement might have enjoyed the full benefits of DEI when he tried to buy pierogies at a Martha's Vineyard market if he hadn't successfully defended Trump at his first impeachment.
No shock that Kim and Brenna had conniptions. They are just following in the footsteps of their fearless leader. Thanks, Dave, for putting this in proper perspective!
I understand your concerns, but it’s important to point out the lack of standards in this “reporting.” Also, the knee jerk reactions to get rid of the people who made the comments. Good work, Dave!
Thank you for your technical insight. This along with the firing of the jobs report woman is cause for alarm along with the hundreds if not thousands of other similar incidences going on we won’t ever hear about.
Firing the labor statistics expert is beyond the pale. Completely erodes public confidence in anything the government says. As a society, we can’t fix a problem we don’t know about. Hiding the problem allows it to fester and grow. It’s pure intimidation so other government workers will think twice before revealing statistics Trump may not like. And Iowa’s congressional delegation says nothing about it. They’re just as guilty as Trump.
Here's hoping. Assuming my lifespan washes me up on the shore of Nov '26, I promise I'm voting blue as early as possible. Iowa's feral hog rage-red political tilt is a profound and withering source of shame for me personally. Like many of us, I remember a time when Iowa could (and did) elect Democrats. I attribute the change to decades of unchallenged AM talk radio/ Fox News brainwashing, along with brain drain as liberal graduates leave Iowa for better opportunities outside of this barbaric New Confederacy. NOTHING lasts forever, though, but I fear how bad the shock will be that tilts our political landscape back into sunlight.
Gene, probably illegal in some states, where the law requires consent from both parties prior to recording. Not that these folks care about the legalities. Iowa, I believe, requires only one party to consent, which is unfair because that protects someone doing something underhanded. As an ethical matter, we always insisted our reporters get consent prior to recording with a source.
You are accurate, Dave. Only one person in Iowa needs to know that the recording is underway. Back in the day for a telephone recording that we were going to use on the radio, there was an audible tone (a beep if you will) that occurred every so often. As you required, I, too, and the reporters who I supervised would notify persons who were being recorded. That is the fair, proper, and appropriate thing to do.
Hmm...KGAN is a CBS affiliate, which paid Trump a mere $16M to settle an edited interview lawsuit. Faux News is so corrupt even their big stars testified they are not journalists, but "entertainers".
Tim, I’ve made a point of not putting any of the blame for the CBS capitulation on their local affiliates. Their newsrooms don’t answer to CBS News. Those stations are owned by separate companies, with the exception of a handful of network-owned stations in big cities like Chicago, New York and LA. I’m currently boycotting CBS/Paramount, but still watching local news on KCCI. None of this falls on the locals.
Point taken, and i hold no resentment toward KCCI--they do a great job. I do note that KGAN is owned by Sinclair, pretty much in collusion w Fox/Murdoch/the Giant Cheeto. Im wondering if the KGAN news director had any talks w higher-ups before airing it?
True about Sinclair. I have no way of knowing how f they talked it over with corporate. If so, they went with the story. Sometimes it’s good to involve a wide variety of people, including a company news VP, into the decision-making process. I always found that on tough calls, involving a wide circle of input from people I trusted helped me make a better decision.
As usual, Dave, right on target. The manipulation by the interviewer, the “selective” editing, and a dishonest willingness to do anything to hurt people who dare to question anything that the Governor and AG dictate are all reasons why people want to leave Iowa. What’s happened to our state?and what’s going to happen in the coming months and years? So sad. Keep up your great reporting and analysis, Dave.
The journalism I learned was who, what, when, where, why, and how. You asked questions. You tried to get answers. You reported the facts. You avoided the use of adjectives. Straight forward, simple sentences told the story. I concur with you, Dave, that there are times undercover work is important. I could not do that because as a person on an elevator once told me, Davison, you have a body for radio.
this editing issue reminded me of the Karmala editing issue. Also kind of the same thing like this happened in the swine industry and making the Ag Gag rule.
I’ll respectfully disagree that it’s akin to the 60 Minutes interview with Harris. 60 Minutes ran part of a long answer in a morning newscast, mostly to promote ahead to 60 Minutes later that day, then ran another part of her long answer on the program itself. It wasn’t sliced into multiple parts, a clause at a time like this undercover video. Also, and most critically, Harris knew she was on the record with a legitimate journalist, not some guy with a hidden camera.
As for the ag gag rule, those undercover PETA activists put the video on their own websites. Regardless of the merits of doing that, it’s a separate issue whether a legitimate news organization chooses to run that video.
It is a sick place, rot with infection that devalues humanity, rejects the rule of law, and has taken Iowa’s economy to near last, polluted, our waterways, and given us cancer. The list is never ending. The unimaginable is now common place in a state many of us no longer recognize.
Fighting back against anti-DEI sentiment requires a proactive, not defensive, approach. Acknowledge that the DEI acronym should be changed. And admit some DEI initiatives have been poorly implemented, failing to demonstrate tangible benefits or alienating some employees. Instead of defending flawed programs, focus on a new, evidence-based strategy. Highlight the positive impact of diverse teams on innovation, problem-solving, and market reach. I speak from a career working in civil rights.
Showcase stories and data demonstrating how an inclusive environment improves employee retention and morale, leading to better business, society, and cultural outcomes. Frame the conversation around creating a culture of excellence where all individuals feel valued and can contribute their best work. This shifts the focus from a "compliance" mindset to one of shared success and meritocracy. I am not abandoning the need for affirmative action and civil rights enforcement and LGBTQ protection
Alternatives to DEI:Belonging & Inclusion, Workforce equity, Talent Advancement,Fairness Initiatives
I’m with you, Ralph. It’s a good concept. But this current group in charge would say your approach simply is changing the verbiage. Nuance is not their strong suit. Plus, they don’t really want to help people advance. They simply want to pull us backwards in history to some dreamed-of golden age. I suppose my response is also
not nuanced, but as you can tell, I’m pessimistic about their motives.
Right. This rush to obey in advance, and the refusal to stand up for what is proper is killing America.
What is proper? DEI is garbage.
DEI is a big part of what our constitution promises; freedom and justice for all. ALL means ALL!
It's no such thing. DEI is anti-white, racist, Marxist trash. Nothing about DEI relates to freedom and justice. Stop being retarded.
What about diversity, equality or inclusion concerns you? As an evangelical Christian, what part of Leviticus 19: 3–34 offends you, or Luke 10: 29–37?
Don’t worry; he doesn’t even know what Marxism is.
Because I love my neighbor; I hate DEI. It's self destructive. It breaks the cohesion of a strong historically Anglo-Saxon Protestant worldview. It fuels a Marxist oppresor versus the oppressed narrative. It promotes LGBT nonsense which currupts the moral fiber. Please don't quote scripture you know nothing about. Jesus dosn’t support DEI. Christians love their neighbor, and promote strong traditional family values.
Biden's four years of Godless debauchery and open borders, endless printing of money, and gibberish was enough to bring about more Hispanics and blacks into MAGA than ever before. It boggles the minds of white liberals who just cant understand why people don't like vaccine mandates and transgenderism being pushed down our throats, along with cities filled with illegals coming into the country by the millions—all so you can quote Bible verses out of context hoping to use it as a gotcha. Take the log out of your eye. We love this country and want to keep it. It's not some free for all.
I agree with you. But I advise you to observe the old adage:
Never wrestle with a pig.
You just get dirty and the pig enjoys it.
Editing aside, what she said is enough to judge. DEI isn't dead at the university; it's simply covered up. It's obvious they feel that the “bunch of white people,” the Board of Regents, because of their skin color, gives her and the university the moral high ground. She emphasizes the race of her boss, a black woman, as if all black people automatically support DEI.
So, bad editing aside, these people are willingly breaking the law, bragging and laughing about it, as if they pulled off a gotcha on the state.
DEI, with its racial categories, anti-white ideology and victimhood, is dead in Iowa. Tinoco and her whole department should be fired.
I'm sure some folks would like to believe 'DEI is dead in Iowa,' but diversity isn't dead - Iowa, like all of the US, was built by immigrants and is more diverse today than at any time since those early Europeans began to displace the indigenous inhabitants of these lands. Equity is taking a hit these days, but it's far from "dead" - many of us continue to work to ensure equal protections under the law and equal opportunities for all Iowans. And inclusion is only dead in those small circles where folks are terrified by everything that isn't 100% stagnant.
If it helps you, then by all means keep telling yourself 'DEI is dead.' But the truth, as any high school biology teacher can tell you, is that diversity = health, equity = growth and inclusion = strength. What you call DEI is here to stay.
Thank you! None of these draconian laws they’re passing change the demographic shift taking place in our country. They certainly put up a huge stop sign to any person of color from ever moving to Iowa, not to mention any person who believes diversity, equity and inclusion are all positive things to strive for. It only hurts Iowa. Hurts companies trying to recruit young people. Hurts colleges. Some day, society will look back and shake their heads in wonder at how a group of leaders could be so backwards, much like we now look back in shame at slavery, banning women from voting, etc. They’re on the wrong side of history, and history will not be kind to them.
I can agree with you on one thing. Slavery brought a curse on America. They should have picked their own cotton. No man should be a slave due to birth. Now women voting—I am not sure anything positive came from that.
Diversity is fine. I am not so sure it's a strength. But it can be a benefit if there is a central cohesive bond. Equity is the state rendering a version of equality by force due to a person's perceived lack, by way of the person who is perceived as having more (simply theft, tax-the-rich BS that the have-nots cry about as they march to seize the means of production).
Inclusion is fine, given you sign up for the cause. America is an Anglo-Saxon Protestant experiment derived of the Enlightenment. Now, white is the enemy according to DEI, and yes, that's why it's illegal. It is racism that shouts racism, and racism becomes a trivial point, meaning nothing. They casually speak openly, condemning the very white culture that built America. I don't like being racial. It's honestly more cultural than anything else. But there was a cohesiveness that has been eroded, and somehow it's become acceptable to condemn the white man, but anyone with melanin is a sacred cow to be worshiped as oppressed beings who magically built the country. It's lies. The immigrants you speak of were not poor Venezuelans or Congolese, and especially not Middle Eastern Muslims who have no desire to legally enter and actually be Americans. They were people who came legally, swearing an oath to country (to those here) that they too would be brothers in arms and die, if need be, for her cause.
It's not diversity that strengthens; it's unity around a central cause. It's not the Marxist garbage that is equity. It is inclusion, but that is if you decide to include yourself in what is America.
Fuck off Nate Sprott. I thought I blocked you.
"Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are organizational frameworks that seek to promote the fair treatment and full participation of all people." (Wikipeda)
Half the country seems to be AGAINST this notion. America has a terrible sickness.
Irony alert: The lawyer for the leader of the MAGA/Anti-DEI movement might have enjoyed the full benefits of DEI when he tried to buy pierogies at a Martha's Vineyard market if he hadn't successfully defended Trump at his first impeachment.
No shock that Kim and Brenna had conniptions. They are just following in the footsteps of their fearless leader. Thanks, Dave, for putting this in proper perspective!
Dave, I had not heard about this. Thank you for your perspective.
I almost hate to bring more attention to it.
I understand your concerns, but it’s important to point out the lack of standards in this “reporting.” Also, the knee jerk reactions to get rid of the people who made the comments. Good work, Dave!
Thank you for your technical insight. This along with the firing of the jobs report woman is cause for alarm along with the hundreds if not thousands of other similar incidences going on we won’t ever hear about.
Firing the labor statistics expert is beyond the pale. Completely erodes public confidence in anything the government says. As a society, we can’t fix a problem we don’t know about. Hiding the problem allows it to fester and grow. It’s pure intimidation so other government workers will think twice before revealing statistics Trump may not like. And Iowa’s congressional delegation says nothing about it. They’re just as guilty as Trump.
Our congressional delegation never represented Iowa and never will. Surely people will see that in the next election.
Here's hoping. Assuming my lifespan washes me up on the shore of Nov '26, I promise I'm voting blue as early as possible. Iowa's feral hog rage-red political tilt is a profound and withering source of shame for me personally. Like many of us, I remember a time when Iowa could (and did) elect Democrats. I attribute the change to decades of unchallenged AM talk radio/ Fox News brainwashing, along with brain drain as liberal graduates leave Iowa for better opportunities outside of this barbaric New Confederacy. NOTHING lasts forever, though, but I fear how bad the shock will be that tilts our political landscape back into sunlight.
With Iowa "Ag-Gag" laws, perhaps Iowa swine have more rights than Iowa citizens with regard to being recorded..... 🤔😡
Would this method of collecting "news" be illegal in some states? When are such methods appropriate?
Gene, probably illegal in some states, where the law requires consent from both parties prior to recording. Not that these folks care about the legalities. Iowa, I believe, requires only one party to consent, which is unfair because that protects someone doing something underhanded. As an ethical matter, we always insisted our reporters get consent prior to recording with a source.
You are accurate, Dave. Only one person in Iowa needs to know that the recording is underway. Back in the day for a telephone recording that we were going to use on the radio, there was an audible tone (a beep if you will) that occurred every so often. As you required, I, too, and the reporters who I supervised would notify persons who were being recorded. That is the fair, proper, and appropriate thing to do.
Thanks for the expert legal confirmation, George! Just because state law allows one-party consent, that doesn’t make it the right thing to do.
Dave: I concur, ABSOLUTELY.
Reporters, as well as commentators, need to be fair and informed.
Thanks Dave!
McCarthyism all over again.
Right. And no, they have no shame.
Hmm...KGAN is a CBS affiliate, which paid Trump a mere $16M to settle an edited interview lawsuit. Faux News is so corrupt even their big stars testified they are not journalists, but "entertainers".
Nothing to see here folks. Move along..😵💫
Tim, I’ve made a point of not putting any of the blame for the CBS capitulation on their local affiliates. Their newsrooms don’t answer to CBS News. Those stations are owned by separate companies, with the exception of a handful of network-owned stations in big cities like Chicago, New York and LA. I’m currently boycotting CBS/Paramount, but still watching local news on KCCI. None of this falls on the locals.
Point taken, and i hold no resentment toward KCCI--they do a great job. I do note that KGAN is owned by Sinclair, pretty much in collusion w Fox/Murdoch/the Giant Cheeto. Im wondering if the KGAN news director had any talks w higher-ups before airing it?
True about Sinclair. I have no way of knowing how f they talked it over with corporate. If so, they went with the story. Sometimes it’s good to involve a wide variety of people, including a company news VP, into the decision-making process. I always found that on tough calls, involving a wide circle of input from people I trusted helped me make a better decision.
As usual, Dave, right on target. The manipulation by the interviewer, the “selective” editing, and a dishonest willingness to do anything to hurt people who dare to question anything that the Governor and AG dictate are all reasons why people want to leave Iowa. What’s happened to our state?and what’s going to happen in the coming months and years? So sad. Keep up your great reporting and analysis, Dave.
Thanks, Denny.
The journalism I learned was who, what, when, where, why, and how. You asked questions. You tried to get answers. You reported the facts. You avoided the use of adjectives. Straight forward, simple sentences told the story. I concur with you, Dave, that there are times undercover work is important. I could not do that because as a person on an elevator once told me, Davison, you have a body for radio.
Well, we’re both old school. Capital J emblazoned on our chests, etc.
this editing issue reminded me of the Karmala editing issue. Also kind of the same thing like this happened in the swine industry and making the Ag Gag rule.
I’ll respectfully disagree that it’s akin to the 60 Minutes interview with Harris. 60 Minutes ran part of a long answer in a morning newscast, mostly to promote ahead to 60 Minutes later that day, then ran another part of her long answer on the program itself. It wasn’t sliced into multiple parts, a clause at a time like this undercover video. Also, and most critically, Harris knew she was on the record with a legitimate journalist, not some guy with a hidden camera.
As for the ag gag rule, those undercover PETA activists put the video on their own websites. Regardless of the merits of doing that, it’s a separate issue whether a legitimate news organization chooses to run that video.
Like I said it 'reminded' me. And like I said 'kind of like'. Just me personally!
God bless McCarthy. You say it as if it's a bad thing.
Just another day in Iowa’s Trump world.
It is a sick place, rot with infection that devalues humanity, rejects the rule of law, and has taken Iowa’s economy to near last, polluted, our waterways, and given us cancer. The list is never ending. The unimaginable is now common place in a state many of us no longer recognize.
These "gotcha" videos aren't new. Right wing groups have pulled this stunt before in our K-12 schools.
Right. Project Veritas, among others. Culture warriors one and all.
Fighting back against anti-DEI sentiment requires a proactive, not defensive, approach. Acknowledge that the DEI acronym should be changed. And admit some DEI initiatives have been poorly implemented, failing to demonstrate tangible benefits or alienating some employees. Instead of defending flawed programs, focus on a new, evidence-based strategy. Highlight the positive impact of diverse teams on innovation, problem-solving, and market reach. I speak from a career working in civil rights.
Showcase stories and data demonstrating how an inclusive environment improves employee retention and morale, leading to better business, society, and cultural outcomes. Frame the conversation around creating a culture of excellence where all individuals feel valued and can contribute their best work. This shifts the focus from a "compliance" mindset to one of shared success and meritocracy. I am not abandoning the need for affirmative action and civil rights enforcement and LGBTQ protection
Alternatives to DEI:Belonging & Inclusion, Workforce equity, Talent Advancement,Fairness Initiatives
I’m with you, Ralph. It’s a good concept. But this current group in charge would say your approach simply is changing the verbiage. Nuance is not their strong suit. Plus, they don’t really want to help people advance. They simply want to pull us backwards in history to some dreamed-of golden age. I suppose my response is also
not nuanced, but as you can tell, I’m pessimistic about their motives.