New York Times exposed for anti-white, anti-male discrimination?

The Hill's opinion piece by Robby Soave addresses a federal discrimination lawsuit filed by the EEOC against the New York Times, alleging the outlet discriminated against a white male employee by denying him a promotion in favor of a less-qualified woman to meet diversity goals. Independent search results from AP News and Politico confirm the lawsuit's existence and basic facts — the EEOC filed suit claiming the Times passed over a white male editor for promotion — though The Hill piece is framed as opinion rather than straight news reporting. Soave's framing emphasizes a principle argument (that discrimination protections should apply equally regardless of who is affected) rather than investigating the specific merits of the case, witness testimony, or the Times' defense; deeper reporting would examine the job qualifications at issue, the Times' stated rationale, and prior precedent on such cases. Watch for the Times' formal response and any discovery materials that might clarify the promotion decision's basis, as well as how federal courts have historically adjudicated similar claims involving diversity-conscious hiring.