Group sues UNC-CH over using race in admissions
The Project of Fair Representation filed a lawsuit against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, arguing that its admissions standards unconstitutionally discriminate against white and Asian-American students. UNC officials stated that they have no plans to change their current admissions policies because their use of race in the admissions process is consistent with federal law. The Project of Fair Representation alleges that their policy violates the 14th Amendment and federal civil rights laws. They suggest that the university uses various race-neutral means to boost the diversity of its students.
If The Project of Fair Representation wins their lawsuit there could be changes in the admissions process for students. Colleges could use race-neutral means to boost diversity which could include providing more financial aid, recruiting more high-achieving, or eliminating legacy admissions. I think that it is interesting that the use of race in the admissions has not been previously seen or been challenged in court. I do no think that it is right for colleges to discriminate against students that are high-achieving but do not have a diverse background. Every person should have an equal opportunity to be accepted into colleges without the consideration of race.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Marijuana is Coming For South Dakota
Oregon, Alaska, Washington, D.C. legalize marijuana By Dan Merica
This Tuesday Oregon, Alaska and Washington D.C. voted to legalize recreational marijuana by a sweeping majority. Oregon and Alaska's law is similar to Colorado which allows the personal possession, manufacture, and sale of marijuana for people 21 years or older.It will also institute a tax and regulatory system. Washington D.C. did not commit to as large of a law as the other two states. They only allows for someone 21 years old to possess two ounces of marijuana as well as six cannabis plants in their home, but they cannot sell their product. Many pro-legalization activists say that these three wins show that many other states could put legalization initiatives on their ballots in 2016. They are also hopeful for federal recognition because it has been legalized in their "backyard". The only state to vote no on the legalization of marijuana was Florida.
The legalization of marijuana in two states and the nation's capitol is a great victory for pro-legalization activists, This could lead to more states legalizing the drug in 2016, and perhaps even federal recognition due to the fact that Congress will soon be surrounded by marijuana. The recent legalization have continued to change the perception of marijuana and could impact voters in the next election. I think it is interesting that Washington D.C. legalized marijuana because many would not expect the government's hometown to be filled with drug supporters. Also, I think that this could lead many people to change their view on the drug and see it as a more acceptable. Finally, I was surprised that these laws passed because in recent years teenagers and the younger generation were less likely to vote in midterm elections, so I did think that these initiatives could gain the same support with the older generation.
This Tuesday Oregon, Alaska and Washington D.C. voted to legalize recreational marijuana by a sweeping majority. Oregon and Alaska's law is similar to Colorado which allows the personal possession, manufacture, and sale of marijuana for people 21 years or older.It will also institute a tax and regulatory system. Washington D.C. did not commit to as large of a law as the other two states. They only allows for someone 21 years old to possess two ounces of marijuana as well as six cannabis plants in their home, but they cannot sell their product. Many pro-legalization activists say that these three wins show that many other states could put legalization initiatives on their ballots in 2016. They are also hopeful for federal recognition because it has been legalized in their "backyard". The only state to vote no on the legalization of marijuana was Florida.
The legalization of marijuana in two states and the nation's capitol is a great victory for pro-legalization activists, This could lead to more states legalizing the drug in 2016, and perhaps even federal recognition due to the fact that Congress will soon be surrounded by marijuana. The recent legalization have continued to change the perception of marijuana and could impact voters in the next election. I think it is interesting that Washington D.C. legalized marijuana because many would not expect the government's hometown to be filled with drug supporters. Also, I think that this could lead many people to change their view on the drug and see it as a more acceptable. Finally, I was surprised that these laws passed because in recent years teenagers and the younger generation were less likely to vote in midterm elections, so I did think that these initiatives could gain the same support with the older generation.
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