Even in its earliest forms, DEI was never really about the literal meaning of the three words, “Diversity,” “Equity” and “Inclusion.” By DAVID BERNSTEIN, PHIL SIEGEL FEBRUARY 14, 2025 18:15 Group, business people and hands in stack for teamwork, collaboration or diversity in workplace community. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK) Jewish Insider recently reported that “Jewish groups are now divided on their embrace of the DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) framework — but nearly all recognize shortcomings in the ideology.” They know that DEI as commonly practiced is deeply flawed but don’t want to alienate allies by opposing it or miss the opportunity to sensitize institutions to antisemitism. So, in order to get the Jewish narrative heard, they often reconcile themselves to a faulty scheme. It’s time that they ask themselves some
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Doctors and nurses possess a degree of social currency within their communities which is not limited to health matters. They are regarded as thought leaders on matters of public interest such as the deteriorating quality of healthcare at institutions such as state hospitals, primary healthcare centres and clinics. In the High Court of Namibia last month, judge Beatrix de Jager found retired nurse Mathilde Kadhikwa liable for defaming medical supplies middleman Shapwa Kanyama and his wife, Beata Kanyama. The ruling not only sets a precedent in terms of what constitutes freedom of speech and fair comment in Namibia but undermines the ability of nurses and doctors to advocate for the rights of patients when it comes to accessing quality and affordable healthcare. At times, Namibian public health facilities have run