HB2619 prohibits state departments from spending money on “diversity, equity, and inclusion” initiatives.
The House passed HB2619 on May 8, 2024, by a vote of 102 to 47. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) movement promotes divisive myths and false historical narratives propagated by critical race theorists, feminists, LGBTQIA+ activists and others who wish to restrict liberty of conscience, freedom of association, and private property. It is nothing but a modern and subtle outgrowth of efforts by earlier Marxist radicals to alter or destroy the American way of life through a ‘long march through the institutions.’ The goal is a complete disruption of our moral, social, political order so as to impose conformity on citizens and end all opposition to the welfare state—the modus operandi of totalitarian regimes for centuries. Justice in the hands of ‘social justice’ warriors seeking parity in every aspect of life will only lead to tyranny. Our Constitution’s Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment were written to promote the “general Welfare” of all Americans by means of securing each person’s “unalienable Rights” to life, liberty, and property through “equal protection of the laws.”