August 9, 2025

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Impact Points

The U.S. Secretary of Education directed the National Center for Education Statistics to collect data on race discrimination in admissions, indicating a potential shift towards greater transparency and accountability in higher education.
The Air Force's decision to revoke approved retirement for transgender service members represents a significant setback for LGBTQ+ rights within the military, highlighting ongoing discrimination against marginalized groups.
The EPA's termination of a program that provided solar power access to low-income Americans will likely exacerbate energy inequality, making it harder for disadvantaged communities to access affordable energy solutions.
Trump's executive order targeting 'debanking' practices may provide some protection against discrimination in banking, but the overall impact remains to be seen as it could also lead to politicization of banking practices.