The National Security Agency (NSA), traditionally tasked with safeguarding the United States against various threats, has recently taken on a unique project under the Biden administration. The agency has developed an extensive glossary encompassing a range of progressive social justice terms.
This initiative came to light through a document titled “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Glossary,” which The Daily Wire obtained and verified. The 34-page glossary, created internally in May 2022 but not previously released to the public, includes 327 terms relating to social justice. Notably, it provides definitions for concepts like “queer theory” and “white fragility.”
The document positions itself as a reference for terms commonly used in discussions about diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. It references leading figures in Critical Race Theory, such as Robin DiAngelo and Ibram X. Kendi. For instance, it defines “white fragility” as a state where minimal racial stress triggers defensive actions in white individuals to maintain racial equilibrium. The glossary also interprets “whiteness” as a social construct encompassing white culture, history, and ideology.
However, the NSA’s involvement in such a project has raised eyebrows, considering its primary role in intelligence and security. The glossary not only embraces Critical Race Theory but also advocates for queer theory, challenging traditional gender and sexual orientation binaries.
Among the terms detailed are “transmisogyny,” “ze” and “zir” as gender-neutral pronouns, and “two spirit,” a Native American term for individuals embodying both male and female identities. The glossary further includes terms like “genderqueer,” “AFAB/AMAB,” “Latinx,” and “same gender loving.”
The reaction to this document has been mixed, with Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL), a member of the House Intelligence Committee, expressing his shock at the level of what he perceives as indoctrination in a key military agency.
The glossary also includes critical viewpoints on U.S. history, addressing concepts like “settler colonialism” and the need to “decolonize,” which involves recognizing and unlearning values and beliefs stemming from colonization. It defines “white privilege” and “white supremacy,” with the latter described as an institutionally perpetuated system of exploitation.
The NSA’s document doesn’t just stop at defining terms; it also challenges readers to reconsider terms now considered “problematic,” such as “female-bodied” and “male-bodied,” and proposes alternative terms for gender transition.
While the NSA’s diversity and inclusion efforts are visible on its public website, this internal document aligns with President Biden’s executive orders aimed at promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility across the federal workforce.
This development has sparked a debate over the NSA’s priorities and role, especially in the context of national security challenges. The document’s emergence raises questions about the balance between fostering an inclusive work environment and focusing on core security objectives.