Costco, DEI and Virginia Attorney General

Former Costco executive defends its DEI policies, says critics don't understand the company's culture
The former executive claims that Costco has always valued the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, even before the term "DEI" existed. Costco executives see the company’s culture as a key factor in its success and that, to his ears, DEI is synonymous with the way the company has always done business.
Virginia AG Miyares joins other AGs asking Costco to end DEI policies
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, along with 19 attorneys general in other states, signed a letter to Costco calling the retailer's DEI policies unlawful and discriminatory.
Virginia Attorney General signs letter asking Costco to end its DEI policies
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had a priceless response when asked if he planned to propose to Taylor Swift after the 2025 Super Bowl on Feb. 9. Monday’s amicus brief was spearheaded by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and joined by the Republican AGs of 17 other states.
GOP attorneys general urge Costco to drop diversity policies, cite Trump’s order
North Dakota’s Drew Wrigley is among the 19 attorneys general who sent a letter to Costco CEO Ron Vachris citing Republican President Donald Trump’s executive order
Virginia A.G. Miyares joins other attorney generals calling on Costco to end diversity, equity, inclusion policies
The letter claims that race-neutral practices "honor the founding ideals of this country," while diversity, equity and inclusion policies are discriminatory.
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