In the jargon of the political Left, the term “intersectionality” means an examination of how race, gender, class, sexuality, disability, immigration status, and other characteristics intersect with systems of power, disadvantage, or privilege. In practice, the term applies to any situation in which multiple pet causes of the Left are showcased together.
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Using that definition, the American Meteorological Society (AMS) has transformed from a professional body with a keen interest in weather to a society firmly gridlocked at the intersection of climate and diversity. That is not only my opinion, but the sentiment of its President-elect, Melissa Burt, whose election platform reads as follows.
At a time when weather extremes are increasing, environmental challenges are more complex, and public trust in science is more important than ever, the mission of the American Meteorological Society remains essential. As the weather, water, and climate enterprise evolves, AMS faces four challenges: preparing and supporting our workforce, building stronger partnerships across sectors, cultivating a welcoming community, and ensuring the Society remains financially resilient for the future.
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Together, we will cultivate a community where people feel heard, valued, and supported. The strength of AMS comes from the diversity of experiences, perspectives, expertise, and backgrounds of our members. By creating opportunities for all members to contribute and succeed, we strengthen both our community and our science.
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I marvel at people like Ms. Burt who can effortlessly formulate paragraphs that sound like DEI grant proposals. Her short passage contains all the requisite genuflecting to the guardians of social and climate justice. The truth is that I would rather kill myself than curate my words as Ms. Burt has done to please the sensibilities of aging white women who look back with regretful longing for the Earth Day celebrations of their youth.
If you have not already surmised what Ms. Burt looks like, then feast your eyes here. It’s not much of a surprise. In fact, it reflects society’s current liberal obsessions so accurately that it borders on being cartoonish. It is why we got Obama, and it is why the AMS has Ms. Burt.
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