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Are legacy admissions inherently racist?

Civil rights groups are arguing that legacy admissions are in direct violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and “are not justified by any educational necessity.”

Moms Can Do Anything…Even Shape an Election

Why are conservatives glomming onto a fringe group of so-called concerned parents? Over the past two-and-a-half years, Moms for Liberty has established branches across the United States and become a powerbroker in local and statewide elections.

SCOTUS v. Affirmative Action

It’s an unfortunate day for higher education.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Has Gone Into Effect

In today’s newsletter, we’ve got the pros and cons of a new labor law, plus another reason Canada might be a nice place to live.