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Verizon ends DEI policies to get FCC's blessing for its $20 billion Frontier deal

NPRMonday, May 19, 2025 at 9:00:00 AM
Verizon ends DEI policies to get FCC's blessing for its $20 billion Frontier deal
Verizon is scrapping its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments to smooth the path for its $20 billion acquisition of Frontier. The move comes as part of negotiations with the FCC, signaling a growing trend of corporations rolling back social pledges to avoid regulatory roadblocks.
What This Means: This isn’t just about Verizon—it’s part of a bigger pattern where companies are ditching progressive policies to appease regulators. It raises tough questions about whether corporate social promises are just lip service when profits are on the line. For workers and advocates, it’s a frustrating step backward.
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