NC governor vetoes anti-DEI, transgender rights bills

[C_Clayton_Jones]

'North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) on Thursday vetoed three bills targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the state government, as well as a measure that takes aim at transgender rights.

With the anti-DEI bills — Senate Bill 227, Senate Bill 558 and House Bill 171 — the GOP-led state legislature sought to eliminate what it called “discriminatory practices” in public education with threats to cut funding and to prevent local and state government agencies from promoting or maintaining DEI programs or policies.

Stein, in his veto messages, said the bills were “riddled with vague definitions.” “Our diversity is our strength. We should not whitewash history, ban books, or treat our teachers with distrust and disdain,” he wrote in one veto. “Rather than fearing differing viewpoints and cracking down on free speech, we should ensure our students can learn from diverse perspectives and form their own opinions.”'

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5385589-north-carolina-josh-stein-veto-anti-dei-transgender-bills/

Very good.

Such legislation of hate promoted by Republicans needs to be opposed at every opportunity.

 

[Darkwind]

'North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) on Thursday vetoed three bills targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the state government, as well as a measure that takes aim at transgender rights.

With the anti-DEI bills — Senate Bill 227, Senate Bill 558 and House Bill 171 — the GOP-led state legislature sought to eliminate what it called “discriminatory practices” in public education with threats to cut funding and to prevent local and state government agencies from promoting or maintaining DEI programs or policies.

Stein, in his veto messages, said the bills were “riddled with vague definitions.” “Our diversity is our strength. We should not whitewash history, ban books, or treat our teachers with distrust and disdain,” he wrote in one veto. “Rather than fearing differing viewpoints and cracking down on free speech, we should ensure our students can learn from diverse perspectives and form their own opinions.”'

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5385589-north-carolina-josh-stein-veto-anti-dei-transgender-bills/

Very good.

Such legislation of hate promoted by Republicans needs to be opposed at every opportunity.

DEI policies and codified structure IS HATE. Such programs and policy are specifically racist and represent the true 'institutionalized' racism found in America today.

This will be good fodder to use against this Governor.

 

[Seth]

'North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) on Thursday vetoed three bills targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the state government, as well as a measure that takes aim at transgender rights.

This is one of those rare moments where I find myself agreeing with the veto—not because I oppose the idea behind the bills, but because the execution was... well, let’s say "legislatively undercooked."

I generally oppose DEI policies because they too often swap one kind of discrimination for another. But when laws are written with vague terms like “divisive concepts” and “discriminatory practices” without pinning down what those mean, you end up handing a legal foghorn to whoever wants to stir up trouble.

Laws need to be sharp, clear, and enforceable—not open to a thousand interpretations or classroom witch hunts. I support the goal, but GOP lawmakers have to bring their A-game if they want meaningful, lasting reform. Sloppy language doesn't just fail in court—it hands political ammo to the very groups they’re trying to check.

So yes, veto it. Then go back, hire a few decent writers, and get it right next time.

 

[justoffal]

DEI policies and codified structure IS HATE. Such programs and policy are specifically racist and represent the true 'institutionalized' racism found in America today.

This will be good fodder to use against this Governor.

He was put in that position purposely so that he would publicly espouse the things that the voters will vote him out for.

 

[Polishprince]

'North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) on Thursday vetoed three bills targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the state government, as well as a measure that takes aim at transgender rights.

The Republicans in the North Carolina legislature knew he was going to veto these bills, so they gave him the rope to hang himself.

Republicans know that most North Carolinian people are opposed to children being recruited into the Tranny/Shemale lifestyle by drag queens.

If the Democrats in the NC legislature are smart, they will vote to override this veto

 

[22lcidw]

'North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) on Thursday vetoed three bills targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the state government, as well as a measure that takes aim at transgender rights.

With the anti-DEI bills — Senate Bill 227, Senate Bill 558 and House Bill 171 — the GOP-led state legislature sought to eliminate what it called “discriminatory practices” in public education with threats to cut funding and to prevent local and state government agencies from promoting or maintaining DEI programs or policies.

Stein, in his veto messages, said the bills were “riddled with vague definitions.” “Our diversity is our strength. We should not whitewash history, ban books, or treat our teachers with distrust and disdain,” he wrote in one veto. “Rather than fearing differing viewpoints and cracking down on free speech, we should ensure our students can learn from diverse perspectives and form their own opinions.”'

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5385589-north-carolina-josh-stein-veto-anti-dei-transgender-bills/

Very good.

Such legislation of hate promoted by Republicans needs to be opposed at every opportunity.

Those stalwart Progressive Socialist citizens of honor and strength who move to these areas because they do not want to pay for their agendas. It is not the social agendas as much as the extremism of the social agendas.

 

[justoffal]

The Republicans in the North Carolina legislature knew he was going to veto these bills, so they gave him the rope to hang himself.

Republicans know that most North Carolinian people are opposed to children being recruited into the Tranny/Shemale lifestyle by drag queens.

If the Democrats in the NC legislature are smart, they will vote to override this veto

Yep

 

[Zincwarrior]

This is one of those rare moments where I find myself agreeing with the veto—not because I oppose the idea behind the bills, but because the execution was... well, let’s say "legislatively undercooked."

I generally oppose DEI policies because they too often swap one kind of discrimination for another. But when laws are written with vague terms like “divisive concepts” and “discriminatory practices” without pinning down what those mean, you end up handing a legal foghorn to whoever wants to stir up trouble.

Laws need to be sharp, clear, and enforceable—not open to a thousand interpretations or classroom witch hunts. I support the goal, but GOP lawmakers have to bring their A-game if they want meaningful, lasting reform. Sloppy language doesn't just fail in court—it hands political ammo to the very groups they’re trying to check.

So yes, veto it. Then go back, hire a few decent writers, and get it right next time.

Good points. Laws should be carefully crafted.

 

[JimH52]

'North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) on Thursday vetoed three bills targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the state government, as well as a measure that takes aim at transgender rights.

With the anti-DEI bills — Senate Bill 227, Senate Bill 558 and House Bill 171 — the GOP-led state legislature sought to eliminate what it called “discriminatory practices” in public education with threats to cut funding and to prevent local and state government agencies from promoting or maintaining DEI programs or policies.

Stein, in his veto messages, said the bills were “riddled with vague definitions.” “Our diversity is our strength. We should not whitewash history, ban books, or treat our teachers with distrust and disdain,” he wrote in one veto. “Rather than fearing differing viewpoints and cracking down on free speech, we should ensure our students can learn from diverse perspectives and form their own opinions.”'

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5385589-north-carolina-josh-stein-veto-anti-dei-transgender-bills/

Very good.

Such legislation of hate promoted by Republicans needs to be opposed at every opportunity.

Next will come trump threatening NC with cuts to federal funding. The Mafia Boss in Chief is very predictable. TACOs always return to previous tactics.

 

[Polishprince]

Next will come trump threatening NC with cuts to federal funding. The Mafia Boss in Chief is very predictable. TACOs always return to previous tactics.

actually, it was B. Hussein O that started the idea of cutting funding when states didn't obey his dictums.

Ohio had their federal funds cut by the Big O back in 2009 when leftist governor Kasich decided to cancel High Speed Rail.

 

[JimH52]

actually, it was B. Hussein O that started the idea of cutting funding when states didn't obey his dictums.

Ohio had their federal funds cut by the Big O back in 2009 when leftist governor Kasich decided to cancel High Speed Rail.

Your memory is flawed. Obama took the federal funds back from Ohio AFTER Kasich canceled the high speed rail program. It was not punishment, as trump is doing. Obama reclaimed money for a program that Kasich canceled.

Nice try MAGAT, but Obama did not resend funds for punishment. trump is all about vindiction and revenge.

 

[Polishprince]

Your memory is flawed. Obama took the federal funds back from Ohio AFTER Kasich canceled the high speed rail program. It was not punishment, as trump is doing. Obama reclaimed money for a program that Kasich canceled.

Nice try MAGAT, but Obama did not resend funds for punishment. trump is all about vindiction and revenge.

Sure, Obama's actions were about punishing Ohio- Ohio was against the idea of High Speed Rail and B. Hussein O ripped billions from the Ohio government's budget making it harder to feed destitute Ohioites. Just because they disagreed with his ideas.

 

[justoffal]

Good points. Laws should be carefully crafted.

I don't believe the law was drafted for the sake of making law it was drafted to put the governor on the spot and in a very hot button issue situation politically. It accomplished that.