affirmative action

Race

The Detrimental Impacts of Affirmative Action Ruling on Healthcare

Michelle Andrews / Undark Jul 20, 2023 Considerable evidence shows that diversity in medicine improves care, and some argue that it “literally saves lives.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

Legacy Admissions Challenged Due to Affirmative Action Decision

Nadra Nittle / The 19th Jul 11, 2023 Progressive and conservative groups plot next steps as fallout from Supreme Court's affirmative action decision begins. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

The Blindspot

Christopher Weyant Jul 3, 2023 Dig deeper

Editorial Cartoons

Asian Americans and Affirmative Action: An Interview with Jeff Chang

Janine Jackson / FAIR Jun 9, 2023 An interview with Jeff Chang on the crucial role Asian Americans have played in securing affirmative action. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jul 8, 2018 Racial diversity in the hands of the ruling elites—political and corporate—is a tool for preserving white privilege, wealth and power. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Trump to Rescind Obama-Era Guidance on Affirmative Action

ERIC TUCKER / The Associated Press Jul 3, 2018 The policy shift would give schools and universities the federal government's blessing to take a race-neutral approach to the students they consider for admission. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Black and Hispanic Representation Shrinks at Top Colleges

Emily Wells / Truthdig Aug 24, 2017 A new report shows little change in freshman enrollment disparities, despite decades of affirmative action. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Affirmative Action at the University of Texas

Staff / Truthdig Jun 23, 2016 The top court ruled 4-3 Thursday morning that particular considerations of race in the University of Texas admissions process are constitutional. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Glenn Beck: Facebook Meeting Felt ‘Like Affirmative Action for Conservatives’

Staff / Truthdig May 21, 2016 The political pundit believes the tech company is not suppressing any political viewpoints, but he sees some troubling signs with the movement he loves. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

After Antonin Scalia’s Death, What’s Next for the Supreme Court?

Bill Blum / Truthdig Feb 14, 2016 In addition to causing stalemates on cases in progress, the justice's passing is likely to unleash a pitched battle to name his successor and generate a key issue in the fight for the presidency. Updated Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Public Sector Unions Pin Hopes on Antonin Scalia Going Rogue

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jan 12, 2016 The conservative Supreme Court justice holds the key to their fate in a case with blockbuster potential. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )