Dustin DeVito: Get DEI Out of Defense Contracting!

Why are five of the biggest American defense contractors neck-deep in divisive, destructive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices? Dustin DeVito had a great article about that recently (link at the bottom), and he joined us to discuss just why that needs to change, pronto.

Hint: it's not just about DEI.

Dustin, director of research at the 1792 Exchange, discussed the organization's efforts to steer corporations away from divisive social and political issues, focusing on accurate data and trustworthy analysis. He highlighted the top five defense contractors' involvement in DEI initiatives, which he views as discriminatory and contrary to their core business priorities. Dustin emphasized the importance of companies focusing on their core business objectives rather than yielding to political activism. He also noted the effect of the Business Roundtable's wrongheaded 2019 statement on corporate governance, and emphasized in contrast the need for companies to align their policies with non-controversial causes.

Here are some highlights:
- Challenges with DEI in Defense Contractors
- Impact of DEI on Corporate Governance
- Critique of Business Roundtable's Statement
- Specific DEI Practices and Their Actual Effects
- Legal and Public Pressure on Corporate Policies
- Positive Examples and Future Directions

We're at a crucial moment in national defense, when we need to focus on rebuilding our capabilities in an enormous way. We have neither time nor money to waste on failed divisive social experiments.

Dustin's article: https://shorturl.fm/QVbCc
The 1792 Exchange: https://1792exchange.com/
My anti-DEI Substack: https://manufacturingtalks.substack.com/p/its-time-to-abolish-dei