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The Supreme Court May Soon Overturn Affirmative Action

The Supreme Court May Soon Overturn Affirmative Action

Joshua Tran
Politics

On October 31st, 2022, the Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the validity of race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. Two lawyers represented Students for Fair Admissions (the plaintiffs), while three lawyers represented the two universities (the defendants). Depending on the outcome, the court’s decision could drastically change college admissions soon. So, what is race-conscious affirmative action? How has the Supreme Court ruled on similar cases in the past, and what makes Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. University of North Carolina any different?

The Consequences of Roe v. Wade

The Consequences of Roe v. Wade

Drew Pagaduan
Current Events

The topic of abortion has long been a divisive topic in the political landscape of the United States, sparking fiery debates at all levels of governance. Protests and counter-protests have broken out across America, oftentimes with abortion clinics as the battlefield. For decades, the right of pregnant women to an abortion was protected by the landmark Roe v. Wade. However, with the overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, it is time to analyze the political, social, and economic consequences of reversing a policy decision that has stood as a pillar of women’s bodily autonomy for decades.