Topic: Affirmative Action

The Supreme Court Just Doubled Down on Affirmative Action

AP

In a surprise move that compounds the conversation on race and college admissions in America, the Supreme Court decided on Monday to hear the case of Michigan's Proposal 2, perhaps signaling that an already emotional ruling on affirmative action this week could give way to a more sweeping decision soon. As if the justices didn't have a busy enough week already.

Race Didn't Cost Abigail Fisher Her Spot at the University of Texas

It's a deeply emotional argument delivered by an earnest young woman, one that's been quoted over and over again. Except there's a problem. The claim that race cost Fisher her spot at the University of Texas isn't really true.

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By David Wagner

Jan 23, 2013

Today in Research

You'll Never Guess Who Is Most Likely to Claim Reverse Racism

Discovered: The predictable race and political affiliation of "reverse racism" victims; car crashes are more deadly for the morbidly obese; ADHD on the rise in high-income minority communities; plain labeling could cut smoking rates.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Oct 11, 2012

Trimming the Times

Violence in China, Barbra Streisand, and the Nationals

A summary of the best reads found behind the paywall of The New York Times.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Oct 8, 2012

Trimming the Times

SNL, Car Washes, and Dartmouth

A summary of the best reads found behind the paywall of The New York Times.

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