Anti-DEI Legal Group Demands EEOC Investigation Into Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House is the latest company targeted by a conservative legal group over its DEI policies.

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Penguin Random House is the latest company targeted by a conservative legal group over its DEI policies.
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