biden's first exectutive order

Advancing racial equity and support for underserved communities


Section 1. Policy. Equal opportunity is the bedrock of American democracy, and our diversity is one of our country’s greatest strengths. But for too many, the American Dream remains out of reach. Entrenched disparities in our laws and public policies, and in our public and private institutions, have often denied that equal opportunity to individuals and communities. Our country faces converging economic, health, and climate crises that have exposed and exacerbated inequities, while a historic movement for justice has highlighted the unbearable human costs of systemic racism. Our Nation deserves an ambitious whole-of-government equity agenda that matches the scale of the opportunities and challenges that we face.

It is therefore the policy of my Administration that the Federal Government should pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality. Affirmatively advancing equity, civil rights, racial justice, and equal opportunity is the responsibility of the whole of our Government. Because advancing equity requires a systematic approach to embedding fairness in decision making processes, executive departments and agencies (agencies) must recognize and work to redress inequities in their policies and programs that serve as barriers to equal opportunity.

By advancing equity across the Federal Government, we can create opportunities for the improvement of communities that have been historically underserved, which benefits everyone. For example, an analysis shows that closing racial gaps in wages, housing credit, lending opportunities, and access to higher education would amount to an additional $5 trillion in gross domestic product in the American economy over the next 5 years. The Federal Government’s goal in advancing equity is to provide everyone with the opportunity to reach their full potential. Consistent with these aims, each agency must assess whether, and to what extent, its programs and policies perpetuate systemic barriers to opportunities and benefits for people of color and other underserved groups. Such assessments will better equip agencies to develop policies and programs that deliver resources and benefits equitably to all.

Sec. 2. Definitions. For purposes of this order: (a) The term “equity” means the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment, such as Black, Latino, and Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other persons of color; members of religious minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons; persons with disabilities; persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality.
(b) The term “underserved communities” refers to populations sharing a particular characteristic, as well as geographic communities, that have been systematically denied a full opportunity to participate in aspects of economic, social, and civic life, as exemplified by the list in the preceding definition of “equity.”

ignoring the idiocy that diversity is one of out country's greatest strengths for a moment (the old e pluribus unum disregarded)

here is a leftist switch from equal opportunity to equity

equity is discrimination

equity is unequal treatment

equity means to each according to their needs and from each according to their abilities

equity means until all have the same amount not that all have the same opportunity

Well written regarding the insane 'minority identity politics' equality regression under the DPST/ccp party and their terrorist gangs.

Nm

And hear I thought for the past couple hundred years, we were fighting for equality that did not pit one race against another. Oh how times have changed. Today, as Susan Rice just told us, every department of the government will consider race first and by that she means Black, in any decision they hand down.


Sorry MLK, that color blind society you hoped for was just dashed against the rocks.


Welcome to Joe Biden's America.


I can't help but wonder, one week into the Biden Presidency, how many people that voted for Biden are saying to themselves "I didn't vote for this". Sorry folks, you bought it, now live with it for at least two years till we can return the House to Republicans who will move to impeach Biden. On what you say? Anything they damn well please seems to be the answer to that. And if the Republicans take back the Senate, convict Joe Biden of lying about his involvement in his sons illegal affairs cause you know lying is an impeachable offense, right?

His first EO should have been to tell Trumpers to Fuck Off.



I'll do it for him in this forum!


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wtf the leftists are coming for the libertarians too

brennan named libertarians in his list of seditionists

but don't worry, you're likely safe for now, you've been in deep cover for a long time

wtf the leftists are coming for the libertarians too

brennan named libertarians in his list of seditionists

but don't worry, you're likely safe for now, you've been in deep cover for a long time Originally Posted by nevergaveitathought

A real adult in the room.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmzqHK_KXmw

Equality = Equal Opportunity
Equity = Equal Outcome

First is good, and necessary in a free society.
Second is stacking the deck

When did we start having Equality in the US? I don’t think we’re there yet. Better than the 2000’s which was better than the 80’s which was better than the 60’s which was better than the 30’s. We will eventually get as close as possible. And we’re likely better than about anywhere else in the world generally speaking but we always strive to get closer.

When did we start having Equality in the US? I don’t think we’re there yet. Better than the 2000’s which was better than the 80’s which was better than the 60’s which was better than the 30’s. We will eventually get as close as possible. And we’re likely better than about anywhere else in the world generally speaking but we always strive to get closer. Originally Posted by 1blackman1

Yeah, it really depends on how you wanna cut that cake, but for the most part it's getting better and better. there's always gonna be speed bumps and struggles.

At the end though, that was the path chosen - we can have multiculturalism and strife, or a monoculture and peace.

Meaning we have to rule out the possibility of multiculturalism and peace? I thought that was the end goal of this whole republic (diatribes on history of slavery not welcome in response..been hashed out before).

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When did we start having Equality in the US? I don’t think we’re there yet. Better than the 2000’s which was better than the 80’s which was better than the 60’s which was better than the 30’s. We will eventually get as close as possible. And we’re likely better than about anywhere else in the world generally speaking but we always strive to get closer.





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Meaning we have to rule out the possibility of multiculturalism and peace? I thought that was the end goal of this whole republic (diatribes on history of slavery not welcome in response..been hashed out before).





For teh DPST/ccp deluded - your path leads to Venezuela - and maduro type enslavement of the entire country. You must love your Lenin, Stalin, and Mao - all murderers of millions in teh name of

'Equity for All"

Good to see that OEB hasn't forgotten how to cut and paste. Many loose computer skills as they deteriorate mentally.

typical - nothing but personal attacks in response
Defending the Party Uber Alles!!!!

Not personal at all. Simply trying to engage intelligent debate.