Donald Trump is a real life in your face Racist!

Oh, honey, grab your popcorn and settle in, because the political circus is back in town, and the ringmaster is none other than the Orange Man himself, Donald Trump. Now, I know what you're thinking: "What has he done this time?" Well, let me tell you, it's a doozy. In a move that feels like a plot twist straight out of a dystopian novel, the Trump administration has decided to tinker with federal contract regulations, effectively removing the explicit bans on segregated facilities. Yes, you heard that right. We're talking about the potential return of segregated bathrooms, drinking fountains, and other facilities. It's like we're taking a time machine back to the 1960s, but without the groovy music and civil rights progress.

Now, before you start thinking this is some kind of bad joke, let me assure you, it's all too real. This little policy shift comes courtesy of a public memo issued by the General Services Administration (GSA) last month. It impacts all civil federal agencies and is inspired by President Trump's executive order on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Oh, the irony! This order repealed a significant executive order signed by Lyndon B. Johnson
 in 1965, which was designed to ensure nondiscrimination among federal contractors. You know, the kind of progress that was supposed to make America a more inclusive and fair place for everyone. The real version of Make America Great Again!

 TRUMP NEVER STOPS HIS BULLSHIT!

Because wait, there's more! The memo also addresses Trump's executive order concerning gender identity. Because why stop at just one controversial change when you can have a two-for-one special? The removal of the segregation clause has raised alarms among civil rights advocates, who argue that it undermines decades of progress toward equality and nondiscrimination. And can you blame them? Critics fear that this policy change could embolden discriminatory practices and erode the principles of inclusivity and fairness in federal contracting. It's like opening Pandora's box, but instead of mythical evils, we're dealing with very real and very dangerous societal regressions.
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Let's take a moment to appreciate the historical context here. Clause 52.222-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is titled "Prohibition of Segregated Facilities." It reads: "The Contractor agrees that it does not and will not maintain or provide for its employees any segregated facilities at any of its establishments, and that it does not and will not permit its employees to perform their services at any location under its control where segregated facilities are maintained." This clause has been a staple in government contracts for decades, at least as far back as President Reagan. Yes, even the Gipper knew better than to mess with this one.

The segregation clause 

The current version of the clause, last updated in 2015, defines segregated facilities as work areas, restaurants, drinking fountains, transportation, housing, and more. And it says you can't segregate based on "race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin." Seems pretty straightforward, right? Well, not anymore. Several federal agencies, including the departments of Defense, Commerce, and Homeland Security, have notified staff who oversee federal contracts that they should start instituting these changes. It's like watching a slow-motion train wreck, and we're all just passengers along for the ride.

A recent notice from the National Institutes of Health shows that the change is already in effect. The notice, regarding a maintenance agreement for scientific freeze dryers, cites the GSA memo and reads, "FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities and FAR 52.222-26 — Equal Opportunity will not be considered when making award decisions or enforce requirements." It's like they're saying, "Segregation? Equal opportunity? Who needs 'em?" It's enough to make you want to scream, or at the very least, shake your head in disbelief.

The policy shift!!

Now, let's talk about the implications of this little policy shift. As the nation grapples with these changes, the implications for civil rights and social justice remain a topic of heated debate. And rightly so. This isn't just about a few lines in a government contract. It's about the very fabric of our society and the kind of country we want to be. Do we want to move forward, embracing diversity and inclusion, or do we want to take a giant leap backward into the dark ages of segregation, Stay informed on the latest developments and analysis.
and Discrimination?

It's a question that demands our attention and our action. Because if we don't stand up and speak out, who will? The stakes are high, and the consequences are real. So, let's channel our inner political warriors and fight for the progress we've made and the future we deserve. Because, honey, if there's one thing I know for sure, it's that we can't afford to let the Orange Man and his circus of chaos take us back to a time when segregation was the norm. We've come too far, and we're not going back. Not now, not ever.

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