Affirmative Action

Harry Reid: Justice Scalia's Comments on Affirmative Action Were 'Racist'

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A Real College Affirmative-Action Plan

Instead of ignoring disadvantaged kids for 12 years and then tilting the field in their favor, start early to support their chances of success

By David Von Drehle

We Can Affirm That Race Matters—But Much Less Than It Used To

In 1970, it made sense to treat being black as a disadvantage in itself. But today, the Affirmative Action should be about socioeconomics.

By John McWhorter

Affirmative Action Ban Upheld

The Supreme Court ruled 6-2 on Tuesday to support Michigan's constitutional amendment that bans colleges from raced-based admissions decisions. Seven other states, including California and Florida, have similar bans

By Denver Nicks
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