Affirmative action is the nation's most ambitious attempt to redress its long history of racial and sexual discrimination. But these days it seems to incite, rather than ease, the nation's internal divisions. ... And as a matter of principle, there is no difference between considering race as a factor and considering race as a quota. ... This article was note worthy because it did express on opinion, from a case, where race as a quota and race as a factor was treated differently. ... And while many minorities and women support affirmative action, a growing number say its benefits are...

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It is obvious that significant improvements have been made in the way that the criminal justice system deals with Blacks during the history of the United States. Blacks have not always been afforded a right to trial, not to mention a fair one. Additionally, for years, Blacks were unable to serve on ...

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