Past Coverage

• The Demise of Race-Based Admissions Policies - March 19, 1999
• Most Students Oppose Racial Preferences in Admissions, Survey Finds - May 5, 2000
• Affirmative Action Is Poor Public Policy - May 2, 2003
• U. of Mass. Limits Racial Preferences, Despite Vow to Increase Minority Enrollment - March 5, 1999
• Foes of Preferences Try a Referendum in Washington State - October 30, 1998

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