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Affirmative action in school admissions — a net loss for minorities
This month, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on affirmative action in school admissions in Fisher v. University of Texas. While affirmative action was adopted with the long overdue intention of instituting justice and righting innumerable wrongs, it was poorly designed.
Ending ‘affirmative action’ guarantees fair treatment for all
Affirmative action job quotas, minority contract set-asides and extra points in college admissions are wrong and it’s time to get rid of them. Achieving “diversity goals,” however well-intentioned, often amounts to the functional equivalent of a quota
Opportunity vs. preferential treatment center of Proposition 107 debate
Ward Connerly has carved a career, and a reputation, out of striking down affirmative action, starting with university programs in his home state of California. Now Connerly and his American Civil Rights Institute are bringing the fight to Arizona.
Phoenix Democrat’s role at Capitol differs from his father’s
Campbell Jr. grew up in the giant footsteps of his father, following the senior Campbell into both business and politics.
Minorities shouldn’t be discriminated by affirmative action
The Arizona Capitol Times article regarding placing an affirmative action ban on the 2010 ballot ("Senate moves affirmative-action ban to 2010 ballot," June 26, 2009) was an eye-opener. Rep. Steve Montenegro's picture caption had an enormous impact.
Senate moves affirmative-action ban to 2010 ballot
Next year, Arizona voters will be asked to determine whether to ban government use of preferential treatment based on race and gender when it comes to employment, education and contracting.
House panel backs ballot measure on bias
A House committee has endorsed new legislation to have Arizona voters decide whether to amend the state Constitution to generally prohibit discrimination and favorable treatment by state and local government based on sex, race, ethnicity, color and national origin.
