A Democratic senator is facing accusations of racial and sexual discrimination over a controversial social media post encouraging members of minority groups to apply for a role in his office."I’m hiring motivated and eager interns for the Spring 2027 semester in my Boston office. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, working class, veterans and other underrepresented candidates with Massachusetts ties are encouraged to apply," Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., posted to X on Tuesday."Are white men allowed to apply, Senator?" Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, shot back on X Tuesday.DEI HIRING BOOST FOR ONE BLUE STATE'S MUSLIM COMMI...
Dem senator's hiring announcement sparks GOP eruption over who is encouraged to apply: 'Blatantly illegal'
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Oct 14, 2026 • 1 week ago
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