Affirmative Action News

Austin - On October 10th, the United States Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments in the Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, a case that will decide if the the use of race in the admissions process should continue.

As we deal with the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s ruling on health care, we now have to prepare ourselves for a decision on an equally controversial topic.

Last month, an article in Canada’s National Post featured the headline “Affirmative Action Set for Ottawa Overhaul.” The problem with this? The words “Affirmative Action” do not appear in any piece of Canadian legislation.

There have been many racial firsts in America’s history. The US Supreme Court, established in 1789, waited 178 years before the Senate confirmed its first Black Justice. Now, Green Bay is welcoming its black police officer.

Recently the topic of race has been heightened by events in the United States surrounding police and minorities. This evokes the issue some believe the core of debate: Is the black man the white man’s burden?

Want a job, get out of jail free, become part of the “in” group, have a platform for politics, be able to say one thing and do another, and cover up corruption? All you need to do is use the name of Jesus, and you can get away with almost anything.

Although Ward Connerly hasn't had much success reducing affirmative action, he is regarded highly within the conservative movement. In 2003, his two nonprofit agencies paid him $314,079 to manage two people.

A recent entry on CNN’s Political Ticker has brought up an interesting topic in regards to Senator Barack Obama of Illinois becoming the presumed Democratic nominee.

She is a very accomplished and intelligent woman who not only achieved the classic American Dream, but also greatly exceeded it. Yet, she stands before audiences today with a huge chip on her shoulder imagining she is downtrodden because of her race.