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Affirmative action

The Supreme Court is deciding a case on whether, and how, universities may consider an applicant’s race when making admissions decisions.
Development & Education
What is affirmative action? Here are 4 essential reads.
Students walking on the UCLA campus.
Global Nation Education
As decision nears in Harvard affirmative action case, another legal fight brews in California
Development
Women can do anything, says this South African crane operator
Global Politics
Justice Kennedy expected to play crucial role in spate of upcoming Supreme Court decisions
Supreme Court Sidesteps Affirmative Action Ruling
University of Texas Students Weigh in on Affirmative Action
Conflict & Justice
Brazil Embraces Affirmative Action With New Law to Boost Racial Diversity at Universities
Does the College Recruitment Brochure Depict Diversity Dreams or Realities?
Conflict & Justice
The French View of Affirmative Action
Conflict & Justice
As the US Questions Affirmative Action Policy, Brazil Embraces it
Supreme Court Could Overturn Affirmative Action
A New Legal Challenge to Affirmative Action
Conflict & Justice
On the ballot: a look at Nebraska’s proposal to ban affirmative action