Federal Health Workers Terrified After ‘DEI’ Website Publishes List of ‘Targets’
Website Lists Names, Photos, and Public Information of Federal Health Workers
Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names, and public information of a number of workers across health agencies, describing them as “targets.”
It’s unclear when the website, which lists mostly Black employees who work in agencies primarily within the Department of Health and Human Services, first appeared.
“Offenses” for the Workers Listed on the Website
The website, a government worker said, is being circulated among multiple private group chats of federal health workers across agencies, as well as through social media links. The site lists workers’ salaries along with what it describes as “DEI offenses,” including:
* Working on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
* Donating to Democrats
* Using pronouns in their bios
Dr. Georges Benjamin Reacts to the Website
The website also reached Dr. Georges Benjamin, the executive director of the American Public Health Association, who learned about it Tuesday evening when a federal health worker sent it to him.
“This is a scare tactic to try to intimidate people who are trying to do their work and do it admirably,” Benjamin said. “It’s clear racism.”
A Government Worker Reacts to the Website
A government worker, who requested anonymity because of safety concerns, found out their name was among the names on the website Tuesday afternoon after a former co-worker sent them the link on social media.
“It’s unnerving,” the person said. “My name and my picture is there, and in 2025, it’s very simple to Google and look up someone’s home address and all kinds of things that potentially put me at risk.”
Concerns Over Online Harassment
Benjamin suggested the acts of online harassment are criminal. “Law enforcement should look into them.”
A Person Who Isn’t on the List Reacts to the Website
A person who isn’t on the list but works at a federal health agency called the website “psychological warfare.” The link, this person said, is being circulated in their private group chat of federal health workers, causing some to “freak out.”
Background on the American Accountability Foundation
A note at the bottom of the website says, “A project of the American Accountability Foundation.” That group is a conservative watchdog group. It’s not the first time the group has created a list of “DEI targets.” In December, it sent Pete Hegseth, then the nominee for defense secretary, a list of names of people in the military whom it deemed too focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, the New York Post reported at the time.
Conclusion
The website has caused fear and paranoia among federal health workers, who are already dealing with a challenging work environment. The acts of online harassment and intimidation are unacceptable and should be condemned.
FAQs
* What is DEI?
DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and focuses on fostering equitable environments in businesses and schools, particularly for historically marginalized communities.
* What is the American Accountability Foundation?
The American Accountability Foundation is a conservative watchdog group that has created lists of “DEI targets” in the past.
* What is the purpose of the DEI Watch List website?
The purpose of the website is unclear, but it appears to be a list of federal health workers who have been targeted for their work on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
* How is the website affecting federal health workers?
The website has caused fear and paranoia among federal health workers, who are already dealing with a challenging work environment.
