Duval Times

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently proposed new guidance that would enforce "wokeness" in the workplace, requiring every employee in the United States to embrace their colleagues' self-described sexuality, gender identity, and "reproductive rights". U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) expressed his concerns about this plan in an article published on October 23, 2023, titled "Washington Stand."

Rubio argues that the proposed guidance goes against the original intentions of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, stating, "This is the exact opposite of what the [1964 Civil Rights Act's] original advocates intended." He believes that the Left has strayed from the principles of reason and authentic tolerance, instead promoting fanaticism and bigotry. According to Rubio, it is now up to conservatives to protect the legacy of the civil rights movement by opposing the demand for wokeness in the workplace.

The senator emphasizes the need for activism to build a consensus against this enforcement of wokeness. He draws parallels to the leaders of the civil rights movement, stating that conservatives must follow their example in order to combat this deeply wrong and un-American approach.

Rubio also anticipates a significant amount of litigation to challenge the new EEOC guidance. He points out that the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling, which considers biological sex and "sexual orientation and gender identity" as interconnected, has paved the way for this guidance. Overturning the guidance would require legal action and oversight.

In addition to activism and litigation, Rubio believes that legislation is crucial to protect religious freedom in the face of the proposed guidance. He mentions his own proposed bill, the MyLifting Local Communities Act, which aims to establish legal protections for faith-based organizations. If passed, this act would allow religious groups to apply for and receive federal grants without being pressured to abandon their deeply held beliefs.

Rubio concludes his article by emphasizing the importance of opposing and overturning the Biden administration's plan to enforce wokeness in the workplace. He urges conservatives to take action and protect the values of reason, tolerance, and authentic freedom.

In summary, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio expresses his concerns about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's proposed guidance on enforcing wokeness in the workplace. He argues that this goes against the original intentions of the Civil Rights Act and calls on conservatives to oppose it through activism, litigation, and legislation.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://www.rubio.senate.gov/icymi-rubio-on-the-biden-admins-plan-to-enforce-wokeness-in-the-workplace/