Editor’s note: This story was updated to include a February 11, NASA statement.
That glass charm that has hung in the window of his office, which disperses the sunlight to launch small rainbow through its wall, could catch a little side eye if it was found at NASA’s headquarters in Washington DC, according to NASA’s surveillance report. In fact, it may not be a good idea to bring paraphernalia of the rainbow or any exhibition of LGBTQI+ pride to the building.
Employees of POT Headquarters have been forbidden to show symbols of pride in their person or in their work spaces, the NASA watch report says. The news occurs when a series of executive orders signed by the president of the United States, Donald Trump, continues to forcing changes in NASA policies and other federal agencies, aimed at initiatives for diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (Deia ).
In recent weeks, NASA employees throughout the country received emails Announcing the end of the offices of the Deia agency as well as directives to adhere to new guidelines written by the Trump administration. The new regulation with respect to pride symbols only communicated verbally, according to NASA Watch, and threatened administrative license offenders. In a statement to Space.com, NASA denied the accusations and clarified: “There are no penalties or warnings about being placed on administrative license to show personal items.”
“There are no new prohibitions …
This article has been updated to include a statement provided by NASA after publication.
“There are no new prohibitions in any personal effect on employee’s work spaces. As always, the elements must adhere to the legal, security and NASA rules and guidelines job “.
Before NASA issued its response, classifying the members of the space of the US House Space Committee statementHe called the movement “A ridiculous surpasy.”
“This is a ridiculous surpass and a direct assault on freedom of expression and humanity of the employees of the NASA headquarters,” they said, affirming, “this censorship sanctioned by the Government is the last assault on the rights of employees federal and should not stand. “
Lofgren and Foushee directed President Trump and Spacex CEO and president’s advisor, ELON ALMIZCLEsaying that the prejudice and homophobia of the duo are quickly filtering in Washington. “At the same time, NASA websites that previously contain information about diversity, women in Stem and leadership roles, as well as resource pages of employees to get involved with organizations, such as the NASA Rainbow Alliance Advisory Group (RAAG), have been erased from the Internet.
In June 7 Instagram Publication From Cleveland, Ohio’s 2024 pride parade, NASA’s official account Glenn described RAAG as “a group of employee resources that support and advocate the LGBTQI+ community and help cultivate an inclusive environment in NASA.” This publication and NASA RAAG website have been eliminated since then.
The changes throughout the agency are sweeping. Azcan the variety of eliminating things like long profile of employees who highlighted diversity in NASA all [email] Sign, “said a NASA employee to Space.com.
Editor’s note: This is a development story that was updated on February 12 to reflect a statement provided by NASA on February 11.
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