In recent years, Iran has been marred by a troubling wave of repression targeting its universities and students, which has intensified after the recent protests in 2022.
tonight, a new battle brewing in texas after prospective biology professors at texas tech university were asked to give a statement to their commitment to diversity. critics say it shouldn t be part of the hiring process. the story that is first out front. reporter: you ve heard politicians railing against critical race theory. critical race theory is bigoted. it is a lie, and it is every bit as racist as the clansmen in white sheets! reporter: but now, conservative activists are embracing a new fight against programs known as diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. di is the new crt. we want education, not indoctrination. reporter: the debate has made its way to texas tech university in the deeply conservative city of lubbock. a group called the national association of dollars released nearly 100 pages of documents related to the hiring of four biology professors at texas tech. the interview process included meeting with adi committee, and