North Columbus News

Representative Joyce Beatty, serving Ohio's 3rd district in the U.S. Congress since 2013, recently addressed several key issues through her social media platform. Her comments covered topics ranging from military service inclusivity to corporate diversity and a high-profile government appointment.

On January 24, 2025, Rep. Beatty commemorated a significant milestone for women in the military by noting that "Over a decade ago, today, our country lifted combat exclusions for women in the military, balancing the scales in one of our oldest institutions." She emphasized the continued role of servicewomen in protecting national security and freedoms. "Original quotation"

Later that day, she highlighted findings on team diversity and its impact on productivity and profitability: "Studies say that diverse teams are 35% more productive and 19% more profitable." However, she criticized many corporations for regressing on their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. She praised Costco as an exception for taking a leadership role in promoting change. "Original quotation"

On January 25, 2025, Rep. Beatty commented on Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as Secretary of Defense. She argued that this decision reflected partisan opposition to DEI efforts rather than merit-based selection processes: "Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as Secretary of Defense proves GOP outrage at DEI isn’t about merit—it’s about preserving unqualified white men’s privilege." She expressed concerns over allegations against Hegseth related to misconduct and financial mismanagement potentially compromising national security. "Original quotation"