"I'm afraid I have to decline any inquiries from Meta right now, as I do not think it would be good for my career to join any team where the best and brightest of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, and orientations did not all feel welcome."

"However, I'm keenly aware that my success depends on the success of my team. In turn, that depends on being able to attract and retain the most talented teammates and being able to provide them with the psychological safety needed to unleash their creativity and motivate their best work."

"I'm a straight white guy with a fairly traditional tech background, and I'm sure I wouldn't have any trouble feeling included at Meta (or indeed anywhere in tech) myself."

"I should let you know that Mark Zuckerberg's categorical rejection and complete disassembly of Meta's DEI programs and his bizarrely sexist recent public statements have made it impossible for me to even consider working at Meta at this time."

Go attend a public meeting. Volunteer for a board or committee. Support your local food pantry.

If it's election season, get involved: Figure out which local candidates do and don't share your values. Sign up for their mailing lists, send them a campaign contribution, and ask how you can help.

He did also promise to be really, really awful to trans people, and he's come through on that one. 😬