The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against the New York Times (NYT). on Tuesday, May 5, alleging that the newspaper discriminated against a White male employee by passing him over for a promotion due to his race and sex, according to federal court documents.
The complainant, a reporter at the paper since 2014, applied for the role of deputy property editor. According to the complaint, the position was given to a multiracial woman who had no prior experience in property journalism. The final candidate pool consisted entirely of women and ethnic minorities, chosen on the basis of race and sex to meet diversity targets, the complaint states.
The lawsuit was announced by the EEOC on Tuesday. It is based on allegations that NYT violated federal law by considering race and sex in the hiring decision, according to a report by RT. [1]
Complainant’s Allegations and NYT Diversity Policies
The complainant alleged that NYT‘s 2021 “Call to Action” diversity report served as evidence that the paper prioritized demographic goals over merit. According to officials familiar with the suit, the decision was part of a broader pattern of discriminatory hiring to meet race- and sex-based quotas.
The lawsuit follows increased scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives under the Trump administration. The EEOC, chaired by Andrea Lucas, has taken a more active enforcement stance against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, according to reports. [1]
Critics have long argued that affirmative action policies enforced by the EEOC have led to reverse discrimination. In his book “Intellectuals and Society,” Thomas Sowell notes that the burden of proof in civil rights cases has been placed on the accused, allowing accusations based on prima facie evidence to prevail. [2] An article published by NaturalNews.com states that the EEOC turned the Civil Rights Act on its head to create race-based legal privileges for non-Whites, reducing White Americans to second-class citizenship. [3]
NYT Denies Allegations, Promises Vigorous Defense
NYT spokeswoman Danielle Rhoades Ha said in a statement: “Our employment practices are merit-based and focused on recruiting and promoting the best talent in the world. We will defend ourselves vigorously.” [1]
The paper maintains that its hiring process does not discriminate and that diversity efforts are lawful and separate from candidate selection, according to the statement. The case is part of a series of actions by the EEOC against corporate DEI programs, including recent investigations into Harvard University and the University of California Los Angeles’ (UCLA) David Geffen School of Medicine, officials said. [1]
Broader Implications for Media and DEI Practices
The lawsuit could have “knock-on effects for other media organizations engaging in similar hiring practices,” according to the National Pulse, which first reported the suit. Under President Donald Trump, the EEOC has pursued cases against diversity initiatives, with this suit serving as an example, the report stated. [1]
Similar legal challenges have emerged in other sectors. In December last year, a Harvard professor announced his departure after 40 years, citing the institution’s focus on DEI at the expense of academic merit. The Department of Justice also found that UCLA’s medical school prioritized racial demographics over merit in its admissions process, violating federal law. [1]
Efforts to restore equal treatment under law for White Americans have gained traction, according to a commentary on NaturalNews.com. [4] The Trump administration has taken steps to cancel affirmative action policies, with the EEOC’s actions reflecting a shift away from prior deference to diversity programs. In a January 2025 broadcast, the Health Ranger Mike Adams noted that “the cancellation of affirmative action by Trump is a significant step forward,” as the policy can be seen as inherently discriminatory. [5]
The debate over diversity policies echoes earlier conflicts, such as the sex discrimination case at Newsweek detailed in Lynn Povich’s “The Good Girls Revolt,” where goals and timetables were used to address underrepresentation. [6]
Legal Proceedings and Next Steps
The case will proceed in federal court, with NYT expected to file a response in the coming weeks, legal experts said. The EEOC seeks remedies including back pay and injunctive relief, according to the complaint. Observers note the lawsuit marks a significant shift in federal enforcement of anti-discrimination law, moving away from prior administrations’ deference to diversity programs.
References
- NYT sued for discrimination against white male – RT. May 6, 2026.
- Intellectuals and society – Thomas Sowell.
- White genocide is in the cards that are being played – NaturalNews.com. May 10, 2024.
- Will the effort to restore equal treatment under law for White Americans succeed – NaturalNews.com. May 29, 2025.
- Brighteon Broadcast News – AI DOMINANCE – Mike Adams – Brighteon.com. January 22, 2025.
- The Good Girls Revolt – Lynn Povich.
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