Opinion: Is it just another day on the internet?

My first reaction to the hacking attempts on my website was to wonder about the motivation behind it. Were the multiple failed login attempts related to the emails I just sent announcing an upcoming event about “Serving our Diverse Communities”? The event’s purpose is to highlight and honor those who serve and have them share their expertise. So, given its diversity element, could the motivation behind these attempts to mess with the back end of my website be at least partly political?

How could I not ponder that possibility? I’ve lost count of the number of articles I’ve read either complaining or rejoicing in the death of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Their titles flashed through my mind as the politics around DEI ramps up: “Is DEI Officially Dead?” and “DEI is dead.