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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)

What is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?

Diversity, equity and inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals. DEI encompasses people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities, disabilities, genders, religions, cultures and sexual orientations.

DEI in the Workforce
The United States prides itself as “a nation of immigrants.” A nation of immigrants is a nation of people from different backgrounds and countries. DEI help foster creativity, fresh perspectives, and understanding within an organization. By implementing DEI , people of different races, abilities, ages, genders, religion, sexual orientation, and other diverse backgrounds are made more comfortable in the workplace.

DEI in the Classroom
As the country becomes more diverse, so does our classrooms.
Teaching for diversity refers to acknowledging a range of differences in the classroom.
Teaching for equity allows the differences to transform the way we think, teach, learn and act such that all experiences and ways of being are handled with fairness and justice.
Teaching for inclusion signifies embracing our differences.

You Have the Power to Impact Utah’s Future.

Utah politics are unique. The way Utah selects candidates can be confusing for people who are new to the state or new to politics. That confusion can dissuade civic engagement.

Utah is one of seven states that uses a convention system in deciding its candidates, and the only state that allows candidates from political parties to skip a primary election for statewide or federal offices if candidates receive 60% of delegate votes.

There are approximately 4,000 GOP delegates and 2,000 Democratic delegates. These few people wield great power. They decide who gets put on a primary ballot, and, therefore, they decide who has the power to make laws in our state.

Candidates may circumvent the convention system by gathering a sufficient number of qualified signatures to gain a place on the party’s primary ballot regardless if they received less than 60% or more of the delegate votes. Signature gathering can be a time consuming and costly endeavor. Some candidates choose not to collect signatures and stick with the delegate’s vote.

By deciding to become a delegate, you have the power to influence the future of Utah and reshape Utah’s politics. Please contact us if you are interested in becoming a delegate for your community.