Affirmative action, in the context of Supreme Court cases, is the consideration of race when admissions offices are reviewing student applications. It is, however, a minimum standard, as a relatively ...

The United States Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that affirmative action programs at Harvard College and the University of North Carolina are unconstitutional, finding in two majority opinions ...

News of the Supreme Court ruling that affirmative action in higher education is unconstitutional has catapulted the policy that was legal for at least 45 years to the forefront. The court considered ...

Falling action is the period of your story following the emotional climax. It is an important part of storytelling that often diffuses tension and shows how our characters have changed (or not) given ...

Race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions could soon be a thing of the past. At least that’s the impression many observers got after listening to oral arguments about the practice before ...

Taking action is the key to business success. It builds momentum, drives faster results, and helps overcome obstacles. Here’s how to make action a habit and push past the barriers that keep you stuck ...

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Over 890 people protesting the British government’s decision to ban the activist group Palestine Action were arrested in London, police said Sunday, marking the largest mass arrest in the British ...