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The article discusses the transformation of college admissions after the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of affirmative action, emphasizing the importance of diversity and creating opportunities for talented students from all backgrounds in U.S. higher education.

The article takes a look at the access of wealthy and conservative individuals to the U.S. Supreme Coourt since the acceptance of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. It describes changes in the lifestyle of Thomas including gifts and benefits he received from wealthy and powerful friends. It shows the access of the association to the court ceremony and related events to raise money for scholarships and programming.

The article reports on rejection by the U.S. Supreme Court of affirmative action at colleges and universities around the nation and declaring race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina unlawful. Topics discussed include statement from Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. about the admissions programs, reason for the dissent by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and reaction of President Joe Biden to the court's ruling.

The article discusses the Supreme Court's 1980 ruling upholding a public works program that reserved 10% of spending for minority-owned businesses, citing constitutional grounds and addressing concerns over preferential treatment based on race.

The article focuses on ongoing challenges in desegregating American schools despite renewed efforts, particularly highlighting recent developments in New York City where a lawsuit challenges selective admissions policies, echoing historical efforts to address racial disparities.

The article discusses the efforts of some companies in the U.S. to switch to a more stealthy approach to diversity following the Supreme Court's ruling against race-based affirmative action policies at universities. Topics discussed include companies' re-examination of their diversity programs to avoid litigation threats, human resource professionals' move to keep away from diversity initiatives that attract public attention, and prominent business leaders' criticism of diversity programs.

The article focuses on Stephen Miller's America First Legal Group, which litigates against "woke corporations" and pushes Make America Great Again (MAGA) causes through lawsuits and complaints, embodying a legal arm for U.S. former president, Donald Trump's ideology.

The article presents questions and answers related to student debt cancellation, cost of college education, aid for international students, and 529 college savings plans.

The article considers the possibility of diversity in workplace to face limits as companies might alter recruitment policies to avoid lawsuits following the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of race-conscious admissions in higher education. It discusses the potential effect of the ruling on affirmative action programs, leadership acceleration or internship programs. It considers greater threat of litigation over discrimination against members of minority groups than from white people.

The article offers a look at the lives of Black, Hispanic and Native Americans whose lives where changed by affirmative action policies in the 1960s. Topics covered include the complicated legacy of affirmative action, the conclusion by some that the downsides of race-conscious school admissions outweighed its benefits, and the persistence of inequities almost seven decades after Brown v. Board of Education.

The article talks about how the 2020 rejection by California voters of Proposition 16 to restore race-conscious affirmative action in the state, has exposed fissures between the establishment of the Democratic Party and its voters. Topics covered include the reasons behind the failure of Proposition 16 which would have restored race-conscious admissions at public universities and in government hiring and contracting, and how individual voters of certain races or ethnicities voted.

The article discusses a federal lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against Chipotle, alleging religious harassment by a Kansas Chipotle manager, Kevin Silva Garcia, who harassed a Muslim employee, Areej Saifan, by asking to see her hair and removing her hijab, leading to a hostile working environment. It mentions that Chipotle responded with a "zero tolerance policy" and terminated the employee.

The article focuses on the Biden administration's guidance to colleges and universities on how to maintain diversity in their classes while adhering to the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action, emphasizing the importance of recruitment and retention programs for underrepresented students.

The article focuses on how colleges are adapting their essay prompts to encourage applicants to discuss their identities and life experiences in light of the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action, while being cautious about potential legal challenges.

The article reports that the group "Students for Fair Admissions," known for its Supreme Court victory against affirmative action in college admissions, is now seeking potential plaintiffs to challenge race-conscious admissions at the U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy.

The article focuses on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill trustees voting to prohibit the consideration of race in admissions and hiring, following the recent Supreme Court ruling deeming the university's race-conscious application process unconstitutional.

The article focuses on the broader implications of the Supreme Court's decision to end race-conscious admissions in higher education, prompting a reconsideration of fairness and privilege in college admissions. Topics include an investigation into Harvard University's admissions preferences for the relatives of alumni and wealthy donors, the importance of developing new tools to achieve diversity, and the potential impacts of removing racial preferences on diversity at elite colleges.

The article focuses on young African Americans' perspectives on progress on race and racism in the U.S. particularly regarding affirmative action in college admissions. Topics include the mixed views on America's progress on race, the role of affirmative action, and experiences of navigating between white and Black spaces in the country.

The article focuses on changes in the college admissions process due to the Supreme Court decision banning race-conscious affirmative action, highlighting the increased importance of essays, the subjectivity of admissions decisions, and the need for long-term dedication.

The article focuses on Asian American students' perspectives and reactions to the recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action, revealing mixed feelings about the fairness of college admissions and concerns about the impact of the ruling on diversity and equality.

The article focuses on the impact of the Supreme Court decision on race-conscious college admissions and argues that affirmative action has had limited effects on most college students. Topics include the racial diversity of elite institutions, the issue of undermatching in college selection, and the need to elevate the quality of less selective schools to promote racial equity in higher education.

The article discusses the implication of the repeal of affirmative action and reflects on history of America of inequality and discriminations and mentions progress made in addressing racial injustice through policies of affirmative action.

The article focuses on the University of California, Davis, which has been using a socioeconomic disadvantage scale to evaluate medical school applicants, offering an alternative way to achieve diversity following the Supreme Court's ruling against race-conscious admissions.

The article discusses the widespread protests in France following the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Nahel M. by a police officer, sparking a nationwide revolt against police violence and racism. It highlights the government's response, the police's role, and the potential political consequences for France President Emmanuel Macron. It discusses the incident's impact on the republic.

The article focuses on the impact of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue murders have significantly impacted the Jewish community's ability to maintain a minyan, a quorum of 10 required for certain religious practices. It reports that the loss of these individuals has altered the ability to observe Jewish rituals, emphasizing the importance of attendance and participation. It mentions that the impact extends beyond immediate loss of life, affecting the broader community's religious practices.

The article discusses a meeting between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, where they advocated for conservative support. It reports that Trump vowed to eliminate federal diversity programs and pursue legal action against institutions engaging in "unlawful racial discrimination," while DeSantis and it highlights his legislative efforts in Florida, including banning gender transition care for minors and limiting transgender participation in sports.

The article focuses on the history and impact of affirmative action in college admissions and discusses the initial support and subsequent backlash against affirmative action, legal challenges and court decisions, and the decline of racial diversity in higher education institutions.

The article focuses on U.S. President Joe Biden's critical assessment of the Supreme Court following its affirmative action ruling. Topics include Biden's criticism of the decision, his belief in the need for diversity, and his characterization of the court as not a normal court due to its willingness to overturn precedents.

The article focuses on the upcoming Supreme Court cases that will determine the fate of affirmative action in college admissions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining access to higher education for historically marginalized groups. Topics include the effectiveness of affirmative action in promoting diversity and equal opportunities, the misconceptions surrounding its implementation, and the need for continued efforts to ensure diverse representation in education and the workforce.

The author asserts that the reason U.S. citizens who defend localism and insist upon judicial command on affirmative action is the resentment of seeing African Americans getting ahead.

The article focuses on Columbia University's decision to withdraw from the U.S. News & World Report college rankings, citing concerns about the rankings' influence on admissions and the potential impact of the impending Supreme Court decision on affirmative action.

The article focuses on the need to reimagine the college admissions process and address the flaws within it, regardless of the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action. Topics include the perpetuation of privilege and inequality in elite universities, the misguided definition of merit based on academic performance, and the proposal to shift towards a class-based system of preferences that would address socioeconomic disparities while promoting diversity.

The article presents an interview with Archibald Cox, who was the former Watergate prosecutor who had been hired to defend universities' use of affirmative action before the Supreme Court, who discusses issues associated with benefits of diversity and court rules against race-based program.

The article offers a look former U.S. college students who share their experiences of the successes and failures of affirmative action in college admissions which began at Columbia University in 1969 when colleges began changing the racial makeup of their campuses as civil rights movement gained ground. They include lawyer Gregory Peterson, musician Les Goodson and events promoter Darryl T. Downing.

The article reports that on October 31, 2022 only hours before millions of children get dressed up for trick-or treating, nine Supreme Court justices will don their robes to hear oral arguments about the future of affirmative action. Topics include examines the dominant, almost universal expectation is that the court will eliminate race-conscious admissions in June, 2022 at the end of this term.

The article reports that when the Supreme Court hears arguments on the fate of affirmative action in higher education, the justices work in shadow of legal landmark such as Brown v. Board of Education, unanimous 1954 decision stated the Constitution prohibits racial segregation in public schools.

The article discusses issues associated with racial segregation in the public schools violating constitutional equality with daunting pile of briefs filed in two cases challenging racially conscious admissions practices at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.

The article informs that affirmative action might be a form of reparations, redress for African Americans after the centuries in which they were enslaved and then denied the equal protection of the law.

The article presents the discussion on affirmative action in admissions. Topics include building racially diverse student bodies through extensive outreach and major financial investment, well into the hundreds of millions of dollars; and university maintaining a special admissions office in Detroit for recruiting Black students.

The article offers information on the effect of the affirmative action program, the California Civil Rights Initiatives, also known as Proposition 209 on the admission of African American students in colleges in California. The program which was launched in 1996 made race irrelevant for government hiring or public university admission. It is noted that after the inception of program the number of black students at the University of California in Los Angeles and Berkeley, California, declined.

The author reports that the number of Asian freshmen at the University of California at Berkeley, California is at a record high at 46 percent and the overall undergraduate population is 41 percent Asian. The author discusses the increase in Asians on college campuses in California ten years after the state voted to eliminate racial preferences in the public sector.

Reports on the challenges facing Gerald A. Reynolds, chairman of the United States Commission on Civil Rights. Career background of Reynolds; Goals for the commission; Approach to affirmative action; Works about race discrimination.

Reports on the annual convention of the Federalist Society in the United States. Debate whether President George W. Bush's margin of victory on the November 2, 2004 election constitutes a mandate; Opposition to affirmative action and abortion; Insistence on greater respect for state powers relative to those of the federal government; Meeting's major address which attacked an increasingly common practice of judges.

Reports that automobile and home insurer Allstate Corp. discriminated against older agents when it fired 6,200 employees in 2000, according to the lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Reports that a trial judge in San Francisco, California, has ruled in July 2004 that the city's 20-year-old affirmative action program assisting minority-owned businesses unconstitutional, saying it violates Proposition 209, the 1996 ballot initiative that outlawed sex and race-based state programs.