The Right Lesson Nov 13, 2008
When in July 1971 the editors suspended support of the administration, their main reason was not that Nixon had embraced affirmative action and highly interventionist economic policies. Rather, they objected to Nixon s pursuit of d;tente with Soviet Russia. (The American Conservative)
WANT SOME GOVERNMENT MONEY? APPLY NOW! Nov 13, 2008
Frank, Dodd and the Democrats allowed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to hand out Affirmative Action Mortgages like candy on Halloween ... Frank, Dodd and the Democrats allowed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to hand out Affirmative Action Mortgages like candy on Halloween. (The Drudge Report)
Palin wouldn't oppose seeking high office again Nov 13, 2008
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Nov 12, 2008 9:12 AM:" I would like to see her name herself as the replacement for Sen. Stevens. She can do more for the GOP and herself in Washington DC in hand to hand combat with the Liberal Loonies in the Senate, Congress and White House. She did just fine in the campaign. She was scrutinized way more than Obama, who basically got an Affirmative Action free pass on issues such as race, expericence, qualifications, etc. I hope she will be a player in 2012 if the country... (Longview Daily News, WA)
McCain: Don't blame Palin Nov 13, 2008
It will be very interesting to see if the Affirmative Action president will do be the same way ... " LUCYDFLOWER wrote on Nov 12, 2008 12:53 PM:" Bad Boy- It's amazing that you use the term affirmative action. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Big Three Eye Republican National Chairmanship Nov 13, 2008
Articulate, witty, staunchly conservative on most issues (he opposes the death penalty and backs affirmative action), Steele would be considered a capable and camera-friendly voice for his party. And, as a past state party chairman, he knows how the RNC works. (Human Events Online)
* Barbara Obama would not have stood a chance Nov 13, 2008
Both Obamas probably benefited to a degree from affirmative action, but the competition to get into Ivy League schools is so intense that success is always something of a lottery. Had Barack Obama been obliged to take his degree at the University of Akron, say, it is doubtful that his progress would have been remotely as stellar. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
News Stories Nov 12, 2008
Affirmative Action Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Affirmative Action)
Palo Alto officially condemns racial profiling Nov 12, 2008
I'm sure there's racial profiling here and elsewhere of various sorts and that's got to stop, but beating that drum too often is starting a backlash, especially in the face of increasing crime (like the backlash against affirmative action when that got played and abused too much). Posted by Palo Alto Resident, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood, 3 hours ago. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Veterans to be recognized Tuesday (254) Nov 12, 2008
The post office in Atmore will also be closed Tuesday and on Thursday the USPS Alabama Diversity And Affirmative Action Committee will honor 11 veterans at the Atmore Post Office at 8:45 a.m.. From 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. the committee will be in the PO Box lobby along with representatives of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to celebrate our Native American culture with refreshments for the customers. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Study shows teacher pay competitive in much of Washington Nov 12, 2008
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Nov 11, 2008 2:58 PM:" Cheney, everyone has to spend money on education. Well, maybe you didn't. Probably Affirmative Action handout. And I don't have a problem paying people based on their education level. But the foundation of the pay system should be results. Cheney we all know you Liberals don't agree with that. And we all know you Liberals control the state. You have for the past 25 years and look at our education system. If the Republicans couldn't do better than you... (Longview Daily News, WA)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE OPED BUDGET Nov 12, 2008
AMBROSE (Ambrose, SHNS -- Column) -- Does Barack Obama's election mean we have entered a post-racial America, and if so, what does this portend for affirmative action programs. 630. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Obama supporters thrilled at election Nov 12, 2008
"I believe that Barack Obama has real and viable plans for the future aspiration of America particularly on the following issues: health care, economic growth, the War in Iraq, Afghanistan, educational funding and affirmative action," Tanner said. "After casting my vote, I emerged smiling after looking down at the sticker, 'I voted' displayed on the label of my rain jacket," said Tanner. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Universities Record Drop In Black Admissions Nov 11, 2008
Affirmative Action_____ (The Washington Post, Jan 27, 2004) (The Washington Post, Nov 15, 2003) (The Washington Post, Aug 29, 2003) ... One problem, according to Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman, is that the June 2003 Supreme Court decision was viewed in some quarters as a defeat for the university even though it upheld the principle of affirmative action as a means to achieving diversity ... In some states, the decline in minority enrollment has followed the outlawing of affirmative action... (Yahoo News -- Affirmative Action)
Has US politics changed forever? Nov 11, 2008
In particular, they must recognise that as America becomes more multi-racial, and voters across America become more racially tolerant, they will need to find a new basis for their appeal in the South - the memory of their former campaigns against affirmative action and the use of school buses to de-segregate schools will no longer be enough. But at the moment, the party is engaged in recriminations over who is to blame for their defeat - and whether to move to the centre or further to the right. (BBC News)
Advice for the president-elect Nov 11, 2008
" lime60178 wrote on Nov 11, 2008 4:33 AM:" Daywalker, there is a very good YouTube about Racists for Obama (one of several) which has a Kalnsman suporting Obaba as he claims tha t, once Obama is elected, Affirmative Action will lose its bite and end. The logic is that if a man of African descent can become the President, without Affirmative Action, then he can do anything in America and the AA is no onger needed. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Obama presidency focus of discussion Nov 11, 2008
Some wondered if affirmative action will disappear now that an African American has ascended to the presidency. "I'm not willing yet to let go of affirmative action," said Stanford Strong, a student at the Dickinson School of Law, adding, "I'm a little concerned about us substituting racism for classism.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
Black And Civil Rights Leaders' Wish List Of Issues For New President Nov 11, 2008
" Supreme Court justices get lifetime presidential appointments, but due to possible retirements, as many as three justices may be appointed by the new president and hundreds to lower federal courts, to make decisions on race-related issues from affirmative action to civil rights. Some not only see racial and cultural sensitivity, but racial diversity as a key to fairness in judicial appointments. The Bush administration has appointed few Black judges, only 25 out of his 324 judicial... (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Amendment 46 defeated Nov 11, 2008
Amendment 46, a ballot issue that would have prohibited Colorado governments from participating in affirmative action programs or giving special preferences to women and minority-owned businesses, has gone done in defeat but by a narrow margin. With 100 percent of the precincts reporting, 50. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 10, 2008 Nov 11, 2008
Do away with Affirmative Action then. Alf wrote on Nov 10, 2008 7:17 AM:In his column published today in the NCTimes paper version, Bill O'SPIN repeats the LIE of "Even while Obama was winning liberal California, voters were overturning the gay marriage law imposed upon them by ACTIVIST JUDGES.", emphasis mine. (North County Times)
Freedom over equality best choice Nov 11, 2008
"1. Ridiculous. No, what he wants to do is give away tax money. Nice canard.2. Affirmative action already does that. No need for new laws. They already exist.3. The threats are already there. " ... Phil wrote on Nov 10, 2008 11:42 AM:" xdfred wrote on Nov 10, 2008 10:48 AM:1. Ridiculous. No, what he wants to do is give away tax money. Nice canard.2. Affirmative action already does that. No need for new laws. They already exist.3. The threats are already there.So now you speak for Mr. Clayson? Or... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Bruni risks European split with attack on Berlusconi Nov 11, 2008
According to the British daily, the French first lady also created a row with her outspoken support for a petition in favour of affirmative action in her adopted country following the ascendancy of Obama as the first Black president of the US. She delivered an outspoken attack on Frances failure to integrate its big population of black and north African immigrants. Power (in France) has often had the same face: that of men who are white and aging, Bruni said. (Times of India)
Top 10 Things From Last Weeks Election for Conservatives to Cheer About Nov 11, 2008
Colorado and Nebraska voters passed initiatives to outlaw government-sponsored affirmative action. 7. (Human Events Online)
Goodbye, Reagan Democrats Nov 11, 2008
When we conducted our poll of 600 voters in Oakland County on election night, they were a lot more open than voters in Macomb to gay marriage and affirmative action. We asked those who voted for Obama why they made that choice. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Capt. Christopher Macon retires from Dayton's Office of Naval Intelligence Nov 11, 2008
His experience includes managing operations centers, project team leadership, installation of affirmative action software and implementation of a diversity program. He is a certified diversity facilitator (Global Lead Cin). (Dowagiac News, MI)
Obama's victory is historic, but now the real work begins Nov 11, 2008
t jefferson wrote on Nov 8, 2008 6:08 AM:" Sam - It's Kelo and those homeowners in New London thought the way you do. Believe what you want, you racist. I am afraid of BO because he is a communist. You lefties always bring up the race. As far as intelligence, who said you need to be intelligent to be president? We've never seen his grades or scores and affirmative action admission into HBS doesn't mean anything. You really need to go peruse Government Code section 820 - 845. Your case has no... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Ballot Initiatives: No to Gay Marriage, Anti-Abortion Measures Nov 11, 2008
Many of the measures tackled social issues ranging from gay marriage and affirmative action to prostitution and assisted suicide ... A measure to ban affirmative action in Colorado was trailing by just 0 ... Connerly has hailed Barack Obama's political success as evidence that affirmative action is outdated. (Time.com)
French, too, say 'Yes,we can!' end racism Nov 10, 2008
A manifesto published Sunday subtitled "Oui, nous pouvons!", the French translation of Obama's campaign slogan "Yes, we can!" urges affirmative action-like policies and other steps to turn French ideals of equality into reality for millions of blacks, Arabs and other alienated minorities ... The manifesto calls for affirmative action policies like those the United States used years ago to encourage greater minority representation in the workplace and in universities ... Sarkozy has... (MSNBC -- International)
Election of Obama Recasts National Conversation on Race Nov 10, 2008
Voters remain divided on many flash-point racial issues, such as affirmative action. In Tuesday's election, Nebraska, which supported John McCain, passed a referendum that makes affirmative action illegal; Colorado, which backed Mr. Obama, narrowly turned back a similar effort. (Wall Street Journal)
The Great American Soap Opera Continues Nov 10, 2008
The divisive age of affirmative action can now give way to a glorious age of affirmative examples. We've had minorities become CEOs, Supreme Court justices, senators, and attain every category of professional excellence, but there's always that lingering doubt that when white Americans would vote behind a curtain, their racial biases would always reject a black American president. (Townhall.com)
California voters approve gay-marriage ban (32) Nov 10, 2008
Nebraska voters, meanwhile, approved a ban on race- and gender-based affirmative action, similar to measures previously approved in California, Michigan and Washington ... Ward Connerly, the California activist-businessman who has led the crusade against affirmative action, said Obama's victory proved his point. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
EDIT: A Downward Spiral Nov 10, 2008
Existing affirmative action provisions have proven controversial, sometimes violently so as in the case of the Gujjar agitation ... Affirmative action is a useful tool when utilised on the basis of sound policy decisions aimed at social progress. (India Times, India)
OF COURSE RACE MATTERED Nov 9, 2008
It also doesn't exactly bother me that he is brave enough to reject the idea of privileged black people like his children getting Affirmative Action, and to embrace faith-based initiatives. PAGE 1 > lect. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Counterpoint: 'We in Israel ain't got it so bad' Nov 9, 2008
Women's free-choice rights will be protected, affirmative action and minority rights will be safe-guarded, civil liberties will be enhanced, gun control will be ratified and Church-State separation will remain inviolate. Jews (and, for that matter, Muslims) will not have to worry about their kids reciting the Lord's Prayer or singing "Silent Night" in public school. (Jerusalem Post)
One campus, 2 homecomings: U of I events highlight social segregation Nov 9, 2008
People talk about unification, but how can a country unify when even it's government goes out of it's way with things like affirmative action to segregate people. Of course, when it is a minority treating others differently, it is all about racial pride. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Delving into the social contract Nov 9, 2008
Some Barisan Nasional politicians equate questioning the implementation of affirmative action policies to breaching the law which prohibits questioning the special position of the Malays ... Do you think that if the affirmative action policies were implemented properly, Malay equity would be higher than the 18. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
California set to pass Prop 8 ban on gay marriage Nov 9, 2008
In other state ballots, Michigan voted to allow medical use of marijuana, Nebraska ending affirmative action to help minorities and Washington allowing doctor-assisted suicide. (Reporting by Peter Henderson and Alexandria Sage; Editing by John O'Callaghan). (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Opponents wade back into battle to pull plug on surveillance cameras Nov 9, 2008
That includes the American Civil Liberties Union, Chinese for Affirmative Action and more than half a dozen other community groups that have packed city hearings over the past year to oppose the placement of cameras in public places with the intention of deterring crime and catching violent criminals ... " Vincent Pan, executive director of Chinese for Affirmative Action, said that for any person of color, cameras will never be acceptable. The biggest debate over surveillance cameras in San... (Yahoo News -- Law Enforcement)
Mahama Did Not Snub Wildaf & Ghanaian Womens Groups Nov 9, 2008
He also restated the Partys commitment to ensuring that 40% of the NDC Governments appointments to public office would be women, and that the party would work together with the promoters of the Womens Manifesto to ensure that the concerns stated in the ten thematic areas of the Womens Manifesto would be incorporated into an NDC Governments affirmative action policy. Hon. Mahama had previously informed WILDAF that he would be travelling out of the country the same evening to South... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Casey: Average just isnt good enough Nov 9, 2008
At best, our penchant for wanting to elect regular people has established a form of unintentional affirmative action for the average. At worst, our irrational urge to reward mediocrity will lead us to ruin. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Federal judgeship openings await Obama Nov 9, 2008
"Most of the action is in the lower courts, from labor and employment law to civil rights to punitive damages to affirmative action and how the death penalty is administered," said Ilya Shapiro, senior fellow in constitutional studies at the libertarian Cato Institute in Washington. The traditionally conservative 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Richmond, Va. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Affirmative action ban fails in Colorado Nov 9, 2008
Colorado voters became the first in the nation to reject a ban on state affirmative action programs, narrowly defeating a measure that California businessman Ward Connerly has helped pass in four other states ... In neighboring Nebraska, 58 percent of voters approved an affirmative action ban this week ... Initially, it looked as though Colorado would follow the lead of California, Michigan and Washington in banning affirmative action. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Audacity of Hope Nov 9, 2008
As Dalits got some benefits of reservation, black Americans too fought for affirmative action and got it in 1965. In 1970, when Dalit Panther was founded by Namdev Dhassal, it was inspired by Black Panthers. (India Times, India)
BART Criticized For Closing Three Stations Nov 8, 2008
There was "no indication that any of the alleged fare evaders presented any threat to the safety of any person," stated the letter, which was sent to the BART board by the National Lawyers Guild, La Raza Centro Legal, Equal Rights Advocates, Chinese for Affirmative Action, the San Francisco branch of the Coalition on Homelessness and a dozen other organizations. The groups also pointed out that the three targeted stations serve neighborhoods with large minority populations. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Obama's victory hailed as shining historic moment Nov 8, 2008
A retired URI affirmative action officer, Smith, 77, served on the Town Council from 1982 to 1992 and also served as its president. He was able to vote Tuesday despite his illness, but his wife was not. (South County Independent)
THE DEBUT: OBAMA APOLOGIZES TO NANCY REAGAN Nov 8, 2008
This was the result of Americas first Affirmative action Election. He is not qualified to lead us only to lead his liberal sheep to the slaughter house. (The Drudge Report)
My vision for America: Speeches by Barack Obama Nov 8, 2008
On one end of the spectrum, we've heard the implication that my candidacy is somehow an exercise in affirmative action; that it's based solely on the desire of wide-eyed liberals to purchase racial reconciliation on the cheap ... Anger over welfare and affirmative action helped forge the Reagan Coalition. (Independent)
Journey has an extraordinary ending Nov 8, 2008
Other times, I've been depressed by the durability of stereotypes the readers who bring up race every time I mention poverty, as if the two are interchangeable, or the cultural commentators who seem to believe every accomplished black American has benefited from affirmative action. So as recently as September, I didn't believe my country would elect a black president. (Albany Times Union)
Neb. officials reviewing affirmative action ban Nov 8, 2008
officials reviewing affirmative action ban ... while awaiting the final vote tally of Initiative 424, promoted by Connerly to eliminate Affirmative Action in Nebraska ... Nebraska's cities, counties, flagship university and possibly other public groups are beginning to scour their programs to see if they violate a ban on affirmative action that voters approved this week. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Universities Record Drop In Black Admissions Nov 7, 2008
Affirmative Action_____ (The Washington Post, Jan 27, 2004) (The Washington Post, Nov 15, 2003) (The Washington Post, Aug 29, 2003) ... One problem, according to Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman, is that the June 2003 Supreme Court decision was viewed in some quarters as a defeat for the university even though it upheld the principle of affirmative action as a means to achieving diversity ... In some states, the decline in minority enrollment has followed the outlawing of affirmative action... (Yahoo News -- Affirmative Action)
News Stories Nov 7, 2008
Affirmative Action Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Affirmative Action)
African Americans dream of future achievements Nov 7, 2008
Ward Connerly, a black Republican who has led the fight to ban affirmative action in California and other states, said the symbolism of the election puts the onus on individuals to achieve their full potential. "It says to every black kid that you don't have to believe any longer that you can't accomplish anything," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
THE PREZ-ELECT'S QUOTA CHALLENGE Nov 7, 2008
AS someone who makes his living in large part by opposing racial preferences - a k a, affirmative action - I have decidedly mixed feelings about the prospect of an Obama presidency ... It is surprising that, when asked to justify this sort of affirmative action, he has pointed to America's sad history of discrimination - surprising not because anyone disputes that history, but because the Supreme Court has rejected that as a justification for racial preferences ... He has admitted 00004000 that... (New York Post -- Opinions)
Republicans, too, hail Obama's achievement Nov 7, 2008
In the past, we have had divisive arguments about affirmative action, reverse discrimination and quotas. Now we can all work together in the common goal of guaranteeing opportunity to everyone, Republican and Democrat, black and white or, to follow Obama s lead, to be all that we can be. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Bloggers' challenge: Name one law you would enact, abolish or change. Nov 7, 2008
Unpossible wrote on Nov 6, 2008 1:52 PM:" What's the point in enacting new laws when those in place aren't enforced? As for abolish, I would abolish any and all affirmative action laws requiring quotas. As for change, I would change rape laws to include males. When I proposed this in both Boy's State (mock government) and high school government class, I was the laughed at. "Boys can't be raped" and such. Well, with homosexuality becoming ever more prominent, I think people would laugh less. And... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Our commitment to women is not rhetoric - CPP Nov 7, 2008
Dr Sakara was speaking at a Vice Presidential Dialogue, dubbed: "Women's Dialogue on Elections 2008 in Accra on Thursday. The Dialogue was organised by Women in Law and Development in Africa as a platform for gender activists to interact with the running mates of five political parties' presidential candidates. They are Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC); Dr Abu Sakara Foster of the Convention Peoples Party... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NDC Rolls out Positive Agenda for Women Dev't Nov 7, 2008
Mr John Mahama, running mate of the party's presidential candidate, said despite the positive steps the NDC government had taken in the past to deal with the problem through enactment of legislations and the adoption of an affirmative action policy, gender inequalities were still pervasive and gender gaps remained widespread ... Mr Mahama was speaking at a Vice Presidential Dialogue, dubbed: "Women's Dialogue on Elections 2008 in Accra on Thursday. The Dialogue was organised by Women in Law and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
PNC court the votes of women Nov 7, 2008
She said a PNC led government would create equal access for the participation in decision making of women in social, political and economic life of the nation and would legalize affirmative action ... "Women's equality in power sharing and active participation in decision making, including decision making in political process at all levels will be ensured for the achievement of the goals of empowerment. My nomination as a running mate is the first step towards realization of affirmative... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Minorities, Women Gain Professionally Nov 7, 2008
The nation's share of black and Hispanic doctors did not budge over the decade, and their medical school enrollment has dropped since the mid-1990s as affirmative action programs have been curtailed. "What you see in medical schools is a reflection of educational disparities that begin in kindergarten," said Grumbach, a professor of family and community medicine at the University of California at San Francisco. (Yahoo News -- Census)
Study: Black college football coach numbers lowest in 15 years Nov 7, 2008
Czolgosz wrote on Nov 6, 2008 3:31 PM:" If you think that's bad, look how few Norwegian-Americans make up the college coach ranks. They need some sort of affirmative action, I tell 'ya. ". Changing Times wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:07 PM:" What with online colleges like Sarah Palin went to, college football is a dying sport. Pretty soon, it will be the Madden Collegiate Footfall League. Do it all online at night. Turn those stadiums into soup kitchens. ". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
An Unnecessary Defeat? Nov 7, 2008
In Nebraska, a proposal to ban affirmative action carried 58 to 42, but lost in a 50-50 tie in Colorado. Parental notification won 48 percent support in California, a far higher share of the vote than McCain got, while a measure to outlaw abortion except in cases of rape, incest and the life of the mother got 45 percent in South Dakota. (Human Events Online)
30 comments Nov 7, 2008
Nebraska s Initiative 424 was almost identitical and voters resoundingly enacted the anti-affirmative action measure with 58% of the vote. Gambling. (Human Events Online)
Letters for Friday, November 7 2008 Nov 7, 2008
No doubt we can expect much more affirmative action initiatives. I wonder if his wife, Michelle, will now say that for the second time she is proud to be an American since she stated that his nomination was the first time. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
For many, the right to vote was won only after many battles over many years Nov 7, 2008
t jefferson wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:18 AM:" Jebus, go read Harvard law reviewes selction criteria for editors.Two editors from each of first-year class's seven sections (fourteen in all) are selected half by their first year grades and half by their scores on the writing competition. Another twenty are selected solely on their scores on the writing competition. The other seven to nine are selected by a discretionary committee, either to fulfill the review's race-based affirmative action program,... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Are we on the verge of an unprecedented shift of power? Nov 7, 2008
Are we on the verge of an unprecedented shift of power. Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Why quota for polls, asks SC Nov 7, 2008
"Reservation when it is needed and provided becomes social affirmative action. But, when reservation is not needed yet provided, it becomes a divisive force. It does not help bring in equality but further divides society," it said. These observations came from the Bench, which was hearing a bunch of long pending petitions challenging the validity of the 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments. (India Times, India)
