Summary

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey issued executive orders eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in state-run institutions and introducing religious exemptions to school vaccination requirements.

Morrisey claimed DEI initiatives foster “preferential treatment” and referenced the 2023 Supreme Court decision ending affirmative action.

The vaccine exemption policy overturns one of the nation’s strictest vaccination rules, which had historically maintained high rates.

Public health experts warn the change could threaten immunity levels and worsen health outcomes in a state already struggling with poor health metrics.

  • Blackout
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    132 days ago

    might as well open government-run opiate factories and go whole hog on destroying your state.

    • @[email protected]
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      32 days ago

      Nah. Just let the free market continue to fill the demand with homegrown meth and fentanyl. Don’t let those jobs go to Blue states.