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Essay Archive - Affirmative Action in Seattle
Affirmative Action in Seattle
Present efforts to repeal affirmative action are based on several
general misconceptions. One is that our society, having reached a point of
true equality, no longer needs programs that help government recruit and
hire qualified women, people of color, and persons with disabilities.
Unfortunately, there is abundant evidence -- from Census Bureau data and
academic studies, to news accounts and everyday experiences -- that we
still have a long way to go to achieve equality of opportunity for all
social groups.
Another mis....
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