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Biden Administration Energy Official Advocates for 'Queering Nuclear Weapons'

Sneha Nair's views on integrating queer theory into nuclear policy spark debate over national security and DEI principles.

  • Sneha Nair, appointed as a special assistant at the DOE, co-authored an article on 'queering nuclear weapons.'
  • Nair argues that queer theory can reshape nuclear disarmament and enhance security by promoting DEI values.
  • Critics question the relevance of DEI principles in nuclear policy, citing concerns over national security priorities.
  • Nair's appointment comes amid heightened nuclear tensions with China, Russia, and North Korea.
  • The DOE has not commented on Nair's past writings or her role in shaping nuclear policy.
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