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US Naval Academy says considering race in admissions helps create a cohesive military

A bench trial began last week in Baltimore federal court in a civil case over affirmative action at American military academies

The Independent UK

New Zealand's Maori Rights Under Threat In Political Turmoil

Controversy surrounds New Zealand's Maori Language Week as political leaders clash over affirmative action for Maori people, sparking a broader debate on I...

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Julia Gillard urges Labor to retain 50% female target, warning women still at risk of being dragged back

Australia’s only female prime minister marks 30th anniversary of ALP’s affirmative action rule by advocating for its adoption across federal parliament

The Guardian - AU

How the US supreme court’s affirmative action ruling unleashed anti-DEI cases

Activists against diversity, equity and inclusion feel the 6-3 conservative majority will aid workplace lawsuits

The Guardian - US

Freshman classes provide glimpse of affirmative action ruling's impact on colleges

Some selective colleges are reporting drops in the numbers of Black students in their new freshman classes, the first admitted since a Supreme Court ruling struck down affirmative action in higher education

The Independent UK

Victory for women’s rights in Ghana as affirmative action law is passed – what must happen next

The passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill by the country’s parliament on 9 August 2024 marked a victory for women’s rights in Ghana. The bill, which has been years in the making, is the result of several actors, allies and activists lobbying and protesting for over a decade.…

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Elite US colleges see Black enrollment drop after affirmative action strike-down

Amherst College and Tufts University report lower number of Black students this year as white enrollment increases

The Guardian - US

Minority College Applications On The Rise Despite Supreme Court Rulings Ending Affirmative Action

Applicants identifying as a minority race or ethnicity increased by 11% compared to last year

Latin Times

Latinos admitted to MIT drop sharply in first class since Supreme Court's affirmative action ban

M.I.T. president said the class is "outstanding" yet does not bring "the same degree of broad racial and ethnic diversity" the institution strives for

Latin Times

Supreme Court Briefs Filed By Attorney General Kamala Harris

Knowing all that we know, I struggle to see how putting Harris in the White House would "save conservatism."

Reason

Shortage of Black doctors is rooted in racist history − a $600M gift will help historically Black medical schools address the gap

Fueled by the Supreme Court’s June 2023 ruling that bans affirmative action in higher education, conservative lawmakers across the country have advanced their own state bans on diversity initiatives, especially those that might make students feel shame or guilt for past harms against people of color.

The Conversation

Judge throws out rightwing affirmative action lawsuit against Texas university

Ruling in favor of University of Texas at Austin is setback for movement that ended race-conscious admissions

The Guardian - US

Legal Challenges Mount Against Race-Based Programs After Affirmative Action Ruling

Explore legal challenges against race-based programs citing the 14th Amendment and its historical context versus modern interpretations.

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The Conversation

Only 1.8% of US doctors were Black in 1906 – and the legacy of inequality in medical education has not yet been erased

Reason

Is an American of Indian Descent Raised in Iran and Who Held Iranian Citizenship Indian or Iranian for Affirmative Action Purposes?

When I started researching my book, Classified: The Untold Story of Racial Classification in America, the law review literature asserted that racial classification, in practice, was almost entirely a matter of self-identification. While federal law specified the classifications and their definitions, in practice people could check whatever box they wanted,…

France 24

Affirmative action becomes divisive issue in South African elections

As South Africans vote in a crunch general election, one key issue that's impacted the campaign is the policy of affirmative action the country began in 1994. A series of measures, known as the "Triple B double E Act" (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment), have favoured non-White South Africans in public…

Latin Times

Southwest Airlines program for Hispanic college students challenged by anti-affirmative action group

¡Lánzate! Travel Award Program awards Hispanic students free round-trip flights. Now, a prominent anti-affirmative action group says it violates federal law.

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Ohio reviewing race-based scholarships after Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

Higher education officials in Ohio are reviewing race-based scholarships after last year's Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.

The Hindu

Should reservation in jobs only be in proportion to the population?

The Hindu

Reservation within Constitutional bounds

Political slugfest over reservation issues, constitutional provisions, and global perspectives on affirmative action, with a focus on social justice and equality.

Newslaundry

What’s Your Ism? Shalin Maria Lawrence on Dalit Christians in anti-caste discourse

Caste and untouchability owe their origins to brahmanical Hinduism. But caste oppression is not restricted to the Hindu community. Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims face challenges in asserting their rights and demanding affirmative action.

Al Jazeera

India votes in Phase 2 of mammoth election as Modi raises campaign pitch

Modi pricks challengers by focusing on hot-button issues such as religious discrimination, affirmative action and taxes.

The Guardian - US

Seven organizations the far right is targeting for diversity efforts post-affirmative action

Conservatives are taking legal action against public and private organizations that aim to aid women and people of color

The Hindu

CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | Redefining social justice as secularism

There is an overwhelming support for the complete secularisation of the affirmative action policy framework in the country, especially with regard to the inclusion of Dalit Muslims in the Schedule Caste (SC) category.

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