The Martin Center has been running a series of articles on the anti-DEI efforts in states where there is political will to get propaganda out of the classroom. Today, Professor Rob Jenkins writes about his state, Georgia.

He writes:

In November 2024, the Board approved a set of policies aimed at accomplishing precisely that objective. Among other things, the new rules state that “all admissions processes and decisions shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. No applicant for admission shall be asked to or required to affirmatively ascribe to or opine about political beliefs, affiliations, ideals, or principles, as a condition for admission.” In terms of hiring, evaluating, and promoting faculty and staff, the Board stipulated that such decisions should henceforth be based on merit — on “knowledge, skills, and abilities” — rather than on race, gender, or other factors.

Sounds good, but will the people who run the colleges and universities comply? They are known for ignoring mere laws (including the Constitution) that get in their way. Jenkins continues:

We recognize that the battle is far from over because we know from experience that the Left will not surrender — not on this point or any other. As I observed last summer in an essay for American Thinker, they may retreat, but only to regroup and plan the next assault on our freedoms, going underground as necessary, changing the names of offices and programs but not their functions, while still working to advance their agenda.

No doubt there will be many battles to come, but the DEI crowd at least is now on the defensive.