Ford joins growing push to scale back ‘woke' DEI initiatives under pressure from conservatives

Ford said it will scale back its DEI initiatives and scrap participation in an LGBTQ-backed “corporate equality index” — joining several high-profile companies that have recently curtailed their controversial programs, according to a statement from the Detroit auto giant’s boss.Robby Starbuck, the right-leaning influencer who has successfully mounted social media campaigns that have forced companies to abandon diversity, equity and inclusion policies, posted a statement on his X account Wednesday from Ford ...