Fate Of Affirmative Action Hangs On Fisher v. Texas
Fate Of Affirmative Action Hangs On Fisher v. Texas
By Khalil Abdullah, New America Media Editor’s Note: On October 10 the U.S. Supreme Court will hear Fisher v. University of Texas, a case that could upend affirmative action policies nationwide. The […]
The Affirmative Action Trap
By Esther J. Cepeda, V0xxi CHICAGO — This fall the Supreme Court will hear Fisher v. University of Texas, a case that could decide the fate of racial preferences in […]
Lawsuit Highlights Why Affirmative Action Is Still Needed
By Cindy Casares The fate of affirmative action at America’s colleges could rest on a dispute over $100. Abigail Noel Fisher, a white woman from Richmond, Texas, has sued the […]
Berkeley Affirmative Action Cupcake Sale Misses The Point
Driving through southern New Mexico several years ago I came to a crossroads where a state highway intersects a farm road. A truck was parked to the side of the […]
Arizona Bans Affirmative Action, Not for Rich People
Let’s get one thing straight about affirmative action before I get into Arizona’s latest brouhaha: Â Minorities are NOT the only ones who benefit from it. Â Except when rich or privileged […]
