Diversity Doesn't Need to Be Forced
By Deneen Borelli
New Visions Commentary
Supporters of racial preferences think the U.S. Supreme Court's recent rejection of preferences in school admissions heralds the death of diversity in America. Critics of the Court's promotion of race-neutral standards believe enforced diversity diminishes discrimination and is necessary for black children to get a sound education.
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| The "Fairness Doctrine" And Academia
By Ward Connerly
MindingTheCampus.com
8/10/2007
In 1949, the United States Federal Communications Commission adopted a general policy which sought to ensure that all coverage of controversial issues by a broadcast station be balanced and fair. This policy was based on the theory that station licensees were "public trustees" and, as such, had an obligation to give those with differing points of view an opportunity to be heard. The "Fairness Doctrine" was interpreted by many as requiring that those with contrasting views be given equal time whenever such controversial issues were being discussed. The "doctrine" was abandoned during the Reagan Administration when many government activities were deregulated.
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Connerly Declares Supreme Court Decision "Glorious Victory"
Supreme Court Decision Spurs Optimism
June 28th, 2007
Today, Ward Connerly, of the American Civil Rights Institute, declared the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Seattle and Louisville school district racial preference scheme as a "glorious victory."
In the cases Meredith v. Jefferson County Board of Education and Parents Involved in Community Schools (PICS) v. Seattle School District a majority of justices voted to again limit the use of race preferences in American life, with 4 of the justices advocating for a total elimination of race as a factor in public institutions.
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| National Leaders of American Civil Rights Institute Sign Open Letter to Congress
If Immigration bill is going to pass, amendment necessary to end cycle of preferences
(Today) Ward Connerly, Chairman of the American Civil Rights Institute, along with 25 national and local leaders in the movement to end race preferences, signed an open letter for publication in the Washington Times calling on Congress to exempt immigrants that might be naturalized by the immigration legislation currently before the United States Senate from receiving preferences based on race, sex, national origin, or color.
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