Chilling: A Pro Publica investigation has identified more than 1,000 nonprofits that removed language referring to diversity, equity and inclusion from the mission statements. I couldn’t help but think of this article I recommended back in July: The Moral Imperative Of Clear Language.

From Weekly Filet #556, in December 2025.

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