Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action

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The U.S. Supreme Court today eliminated race-conscious admissions, or affirmative action, in selecting students for college admissions.  The ruling was hailed by former President Donald Trump, who packed the Court with conservatives, setting in motion today’s decision. President George H.W. Bush also aided and abetted ultra-conservative court decisions by appointing Justice Clarence Thomas to the…

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I wonder what the poor people are doing?

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Pro Publica published a report Thursday that Supreme Court Justice Thomas took luxury trips on a private jet and a yacht owned by a billionaire friend. Clarence Thomas said Friday that he did not disclose luxury travel paid for by a Republican donor because he was advised at the time that he did not have to…

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