Reining in the excesses of so-called diversity, equity and inclusion programs may be called for, but Alabama's newly signed law banning DEI programs in state institutions -- including schools -- seems like a case of legislating with a hammer when perhaps a scalpel is the more appropriate tool.

The bill passed by the state Legislature and signed into law this week by Gov. Kay Ivey will, as summarized , "prohibit universities, K-12 school systems and state agencies from sponsoring DEI programs, defined under the bill as classes, training, programs and events where attendance is based on a person's race, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin or sexual orientation."

Already, this seems confusing. If indeed biological sex is a real thing, as........

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