A Democratic senators internship job posting was deemed “political malpractice” by an essay in The Atlantic on Friday that argued diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) language can fuel the White identity politics that Democrats oppose.
The commentary by Conor Friedersdorf, headlined “The DEI Language Thats Doing More Harm Than Good,” pointed to a social media post from Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., in which he sought interns for his Boston office.
In the post, Markey wrote, “BIPOC, LGBTQ+, working class, veterans, and other underrepresented candidates with Massachusetts ties are encouraged to apply.”
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The senators call for applications sparked criticism online, with critics suggesting Markey was openly discriminating against White men while attempting to appear inclusive.
The Atlantic essay noted that Manhattan Institute senior fellow Christopher Rufo alleged Markeys internship posting was an open violation of civil rights law and called on the Justice Department to pursue federal charges.
Former Trump Justice Department appointee Theo Wold also weighed in, writing that the goal of the Democratic Party is to make sure White men “have no opportunities to find gainful employment.”
Friedersdorf called the senators wording “political malpractice,” arguing that language that fuels White identity politics is harmful to Americans of all races, even when the intent is good. He added that Democrats should instead adopt rhetoric that clearly commits to equal opportunity.
“White identitarians would exist even in a world without bias of any sort in recruitment or hiring ââ but using language that fuels White identity politics, as Markeys language did, is political malpractice thats bad for Americans of all races, no matter how well intentioned it might be,” the author wrote.Â
Fox News Digital reached out to Markey’s office for comment but did not immediately receive a response.Â
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The article went on to argue that Democrats were more likely than Republicans to support policies that promote diversity in employment opportunities, which Friedersdorf said have prompted credible allegations of discrimination from White men.
Friedersdorf added that members of Generation Z are even more likely to perceive discrimination against young, White men, and that generational differences can further exacerbate the sentiment.
According to the article, in 2019, about a third of young men said men face some discrimination in America. By 2025, that figure was reportedly 51%.
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However, Markeys call for applications â and the outrage it sparked â drew the attention of Democratic political strategist Kaiva
