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Pentagon orders swift review, removal of library books that address diversity, anti-racism

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The Pentagon has ordered military leaders to remove and review all library books that relate to diversity, anti-racism or gender issues within the next two weeks, according to a new memo issued Friday.

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  1. Los Angeles Times

    Pentagon directs military to pull library books that address diversity, anti-racism, gender issues (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    It is the broadest and most detailed directive so far on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to rid the military of diversity and equity programs, policies and instructional materials.

  2. Military Times

    Pentagon orders military to pull all library books on diversity (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    It is the broadest and most detailed directive so far on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to rid the military of DEI policies and materials.

  3. Anchorage Daily News

    Pentagon directs military to pull library books that address diversity, anti-racism and gender issues (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    It is the broadest and most detailed directive so far in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to rid the military of diversity and equity programs, policies and instructional materials.

  4. The Hill

    Pentagon orders swift review, removal of library books that address diversity, anti-racism (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The Pentagon has ordered military leaders to remove and review all library books that relate to diversity, anti-racism or gender issues within the next two weeks, according to a new memo issued Friday.

  5. UPI

    Pentagon orders military libraries to remove books about diversity, anti-racism, gender issues (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The Pentagon has ordered senior military leaders to pull and review library books from educational institutions that address diversity, anti-racism or gender issues.

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