The G20 Chief Science Advisers’ Roundtable Meeting Outcome Document and Chair’s Summary may be found here. It can also be read in-line below. G20 Chief Science Advisers’ Roundtable (G20-CSAR) Gandhinagar, GujaratAugust 28, 2023 Outcome Document and Chair’s Summary The Outcome Document pertains to paragraphs 1-12 and 14-17, which have been unanimously agreed to by all…
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Advancing Equity and Racial Justice Through the Federal Government
“It is therefore the policy of my Administration that the Federal Government should pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality. Affirmatively advancing equity, civil rights, racial justice, and equal opportunity is the responsibility…
A Proclamation on the 70th Anniversary of the Lavender Scare
Our Nation has made tremendous progress in advancing the cause of equality for LGBTQI+ Americans. To keep building on that progress, we must reflect honestly on the darkest chapters of our story and on how far we have come. Seventy years ago, as the Cold War set in, President Eisenhower signed an Executive Order banning…
Ambassador Susan E. Rice Remarks at Launch of U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
As Prepared For Delivery: Thank you, Mr. Second Gentleman. Good morning, everyone. Thanks so much for joining us for today’s special announcement. Like President Biden and the Second Gentleman, I take antisemitism personally. I grew up in a mixed Jewish and Black neighborhood in Washington, D.C. My family home used to belong to the Israeli…
Executive Order on Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Military Caregivers, and Survivors
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Military-connected families are American working families. Military and veteran families, military caregivers, and survivors face many of the same challenges as their neighbors, but they can carry the…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Advance Pay Equity on the 15th Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
New Biden-Harris Administration actions will help close wage gaps and improve pay transparency for workers. President Biden and Vice President Harris have long championed equal pay as a cornerstone of their commitment to ensuring opportunity and fairness for all workers. Closing gender and racial wage gaps is essential to ensuring that women and people of color can fully…
FACT SHEET: President Biden Signs Executive Order Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Government
Today, President Biden signed an Executive Order to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the Federal workforce. This Executive Order reaffirms that the United States is at its strongest when our Nation’s public servants reflect the full diversity of the American people. Even with decades of progress building a Federal workforce that looks…
Remarks of Dr. Alondra Nelson at the September 2022 National Space Council Meeting
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery at the Johnson Space CenterHouston, TX Thank you, Madam Vice President. We at the Office of Science and Technology Policy are working every day to advance science and technology for equity, and equity in science and technology. This is an exciting time to be working in the realm of science…
A Proclamation on International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 2022
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recognize and celebrate the equal rights and dignity of disabled people everywhere and reaffirm our commitment to building a world where people with disabilities are afforded the opportunities, independence, and respect they deserve. This work has been a priority throughout my career. I was proud to co-sponsor the…
The U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism: Key Actions by Pillar
The Biden-Harris Administration released the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism on May 25, 2023. The strategy outlines a whole-of-society approach to tackle the scourge of antisemitism in America. It features over 100 meaningful actions that over two dozen government agencies will take to counter antisemitism, as well as over 100 calls to action for…
