Chicago nonprofit fights for DEI

By Andrea Hsu

Published November 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM EST

President Trump's war on DEI has gone far beyond the federal government. A nonprofit in Chicago dedicated to promoting equity by bringing women into the skilled trades is fighting for its existence.

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