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U.S. Supreme Court

Dec. 7, 2012

Beyond black and white: rebooting the affirmative action debate

In his second term, President Barack Obama should take a more public and defined position supporting affirmative action, thereby renewing a much needed dialogue on race relations. By Harvey Gee


By Harvey Gee


In his second term, President Barack Obama should take a more public and defined position supporting affirmative action, thereby renewing a much needed dialogue on race relations in an America that is far from being "post-racial."


Properly designed and implemented affirmative action programs are a constitutionally valid tool to remedy past discrimination, stop present discrimination, and prevent further discrimination. Affirmativ...

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