02-04-2025 14:48 via infodocket.com

AP Report: “Naval Academy Removes Nearly 400 Books From Library in New DEI Purge Ordered by Hegseth’s Office”

From The Associated Press:
The U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from its library after being told by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office to review and get rid of ones that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, U.S officials said Tuesday.
Academy officials were told to review the library late last week, and an initial search had identified about 900 books for a closer look. They decided on nearly 400 to remove and began doing so Monday, finishing before Hegseth ar
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