Federal health workers are experiencing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the names, photos, and public information of primarily Black employees within health agencies, describing them as targets. Offenses listed on the website include working on diversity initiatives, donating to Democrats, and using pronouns on bios. Dr. Georges Benjamin from the American Public Health Association called the website a scare tactic and clear racism. Some workers found out they were on the list and expressed safety concerns.
The website, associated with the American Accountability Foundation, lists workers’ salaries and their supposed DEI offenses. Employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have received threatening memos from the Department of Health and Human Services directing them to cease activities related to diversity.
Federal health workers are feeling paranoid and fearful for their jobs due to the aggressive directives. Despite the harassment and threats, public health employees remain committed to their work, but the atmosphere of fear and intimidation is causing widespread panic and uncertainty within the agencies. Law enforcement has been called to investigate the online harassment, and workers are standing together in the face of this adversity. The situation is escalating, causing concern among those in the public health sector and prompting questions about the safety and stability of the workers involved.
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