Bernie-Backed California House Candidate Promotes DEI as 'Social Justice-Driven Duty'

Summary

A Bernie Sanders-backed California congressional candidate, Randy Villegas, has used his academic career to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and activist groups, describing DEI as a "social justice-driven duty." His writings and work with students highlight his role as a "scholar activist" who believes activism can enhance academic objectivity and engage students in political causes.