On his first day in office, President Joe Biden wasted no time in making it clear that he intended to dismantle the policy and regulatory accomplishments of the previous administration. One of the most striking developments in his early presidency has been the creation of a new federal agency aimed at promoting social justice and progressive values across the country.

The agency, which is yet to be formally named, will be modeled after the Department of Environmental Protection and will have a similar structure and authority to enforce and implement policies that align with the administration’s priorities. The agency will be tasked with combating discrimination and advancing civil rights, addressing systemic racism, and promoting equity in all sectors of society.

The move has been welcomed by a number of social justice groups and progressive organizations who have been pushing for such a body for years. They argue that there has been a lack of targeted and comprehensive approach to address issues of systemic injustice and inequality across different communities and groups in the United States. The new agency, they hope, will serve as a vital resource for those struggling with discrimination and marginalization.

However, Republican lawmakers and conservative commentators have been quick to criticize the new agency, which they see as a brazen partisan move by the new administration to undermine conservative policies and further politicize the federal bureaucracy. Some have even gone so far as to call the agency a “woke Gestapo” or “thought police,” arguing that it will promote divisive identity politics and lead to a more fractured and polarized society.

Despite the controversy, the Biden administration appears determined to move forward with its agenda, including the creation of the new federal agency. In a recent speech, the president emphasized the importance of promoting justice and equity in American society and argued that the government had a duty to uphold these values.

“The new agency will be dedicated to ensuring that all Americans have the opportunity to participate fully in our democracy and benefit from our economic prosperity,” he said. “We cannot build back better unless we address the fundamental inequities and injustices that have held back so many of our communities for far too long.”

Whether the new federal agency will live up to these lofty aspirations remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – the Biden administration is intent on pushing a progressive agenda that seeks to create a more inclusive and just society. The ultimate success or failure of this agenda will likely be determined by the ability of the administration to navigate a highly polarized political landscape and persuade people to support its vision for the country.