Michelle Obama likens affirmative action to the admissions process for athletes.
Michelle Obama Discusses Affirmative Action and Athletic Admissions Former First Lady Michelle Obama stated that gaining college admission as a star athlete is akin to being admitted under affirmative action policies. This was highlighted during a recent episode of her “IMO” podcast, where she conversed with comedian Josh Johnson about his experiences as a young […]
What is the situation with affirmative action?
Twenty-five years ago, an episode titled “Positive Behavior” aired on Larry David’s show “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” In it, comedian Richard Lewis introduces David to Dr. Glanbus, a black dermatologist. David jokingly questions whether Lewis trusts Dr. Glanbus because of his race, to which Glanbus replies that he has worked hard for his qualifications. This theme […]
Jon Stewart describes Kamala Harris’s decision to pass on Pete Buttigieg as VP due to his sexuality as “reverse affirmative action.”
John Stewart Questions Kamala Harris’s Running Mate Decision On his show, “A Weekly Show with John Stewart,” comedian John Stewart shared his bewilderment regarding Kamala Harris’s choice not to select former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg as her running mate due to concerns about sexuality. This discussion followed the release of Harris’s memoir, “107 Days,” where […]
JD Vance ridicules Joy Reid’s ‘affirmative action’ criticism with a meme
Vice President JD Vance responded to former MSNBC host Joy Reid’s recent comments questioning his qualifications. Reid, who left MSNBC earlier this year, discussed Vance during an interview with ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon. In her remarks, Reid expressed disappointment regarding Charlie Kirk’s comments and criticized Vance’s perspectives on positive behavior—as it relates to women like […]
Schools might adopt affirmative action to address the issues boys are facing.
We might have thought that positive actions in admissions were fading after the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling on fair admissions. “Men generally find it a bit easier in the admissions process compared to women,” stated Chris Rim, who runs Command Education, a college admissions consulting firm. Historically, men earned more degrees than women throughout most […]
Group Plans Legal Challenge to Tim Walz’s Affirmative Action Hiring Policy
Legal Notice to Minnesota Governor Over Employment Policies The American First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued a legal action notice to Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz on Monday regarding the state’s employment policies, which they claim are discriminatory. The AFPI describes the plan from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (“Minnesota DHS”) as “positive action,” but argues […]
New Pentagon rules prohibit specific books and affirmative action at military schools.
The Pentagon has recently instructed military leaders to review and delete library books associated with diversity, anti-racism, or gender issues within a two-week timeframe. This directive, issued in a memo signed by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegses, represents a significant move to eliminate programs and materials related to diversity and equity across military institutions. Earlier […]
Black Americans making progress before affirmative action, Jason Riley discusses in new book
Jason Riley creates his livelihood with writing, choosing his words carefully and efficiently. “There are numerous intellectual issues in this country right now. I believe it’s a result of the rise of progressivism,” he mentioned in a recent interview about his new book. The book’s title is bound to spark conversations. As a columnist for […]
California, Which Bans Affirmative Action, Sues Trump over Anti-DEI Policy
California joined several other states on Friday that sued the Trump administration over a policy banning “diversity, equity and inclusion” (DEI) in federally funded schools despite its own proposal 209. In early April, the Trump administration’s Department of Education ordered the state to prove that the state and their local school districts were following federal […]
Trump targets college affirmative action — DOJ, start here
President Donald Trump's Justice Department has promised positive action in education and ending the DEI, but top universities' scofflaw actions mean new Attorney General Pam Bondy will fight hard in her hands Masu. On the first day of work, Bondi announced that he would require student compliance for Harvard's fair admission, a 2023 Supreme Court […]