Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a bill on Thursday that seeks to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the state’s public colleges and universities.
“I’ll always believe that diversity is a strength and never a weakness,” the governor, a Democrat, said in a video of him signing the veto, flanked by advocates opposed to the Republican-backed measure.
“Now, I believe in the golden rule that says we love our neighbor as ourself,” he said. “This bill isn’t about love. House Bill 4 is about hate. So, I’m going to try a little act of love myself, and I’m going to veto it right now.”…