Cory Booker Tells Followers: Turn Our Anger Into Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cory Booker voiced strong opposition Tuesday to the Republican-backed budget bill that cleared the Senate following a marathon overnight session, calling it a “moral obscenity” and urging…
After Supreme Court victory, anti-affirmative action group turns to military academy exemption
By Rachel Nostrant (Reuters) – The group that took its case against affirmative action in college admissions to the U.S. Supreme Court and won is seeking to end an exemption for military…
NATHALIE VOIT: Affirmative Action Is Gone, Now Let’s End Legacy Admissions
NATHALIE VOIT: Affirmative Action Is Gone, Now Let’s End Legacy Admissions Nathalie Voit on August 3, 2023 With the recent Supreme Court decision to abolish affirmative action, the entire college admissions process is rightly…
Anti-aircraft units in action during three-hour Kyiv alert
(Reuters) – Anti-aircraft units were in action against attack drones during a three-hour air raid alert in and around Kyiv on Thursday, the military said, with several explosions reported but no strikes…
Conservative activist behind US affirmative action cases sues venture capital fund
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – A group founded by the conservative activist instrumental in the U.S. Supreme Court’s June decision rejecting affirmative action in collegiate admissions on Wednesday sued an Atlanta-based venture…
Pennacchio Urges Action on Bill to Protect Right to Buy and Use Gas Stoves
Sen. Joe Pennacchio urged the Legislature to take action on a bill he sponsors with Sen. Steven Oroho that protects the right of New Jerseyans to buy and use gas stoves.…
U.S. supports UN Security Council action to de-escalate Niger situation
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States supports the United Nations Security Council’s taking action to de-escalate the situation in Niger, a spokesperson for the U.S. UN mission said on Thursday after…
Bucco: Today’s BPU Action Will Lead to Bans of Gas Stoves & Appliances
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said the BPU has sent New Jersey down an expensive and disruptive path toward the full electrification of homes and businesses that will lead to banning gas stoves…
Fed’s Powell: A September rate rise is possible if data warrants action
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday at a press conference it’s possible the central bank will follow its latest rate rise with another…
U.S. Justice Department planning legal action over floating Texas border barriers
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice intends to take legal action over floating barriers installed by the state of Texas in the Rio Grande River that blocks…
Biden’s DOJ To Take Legal Action Against Texas Over Floating Border Barrier: REPORT
Biden’s DOJ To Take Legal Action Against Texas Over Floating Border Barrier: REPORT Jennie Taer on July 21, 2023 The Department of Justice (DOJ) will take legal action against Republican Texas Gov.…
University Axes Legacy Admissions After SCOTUS Block Of Affirmative Action
University Axes Legacy Admissions After SCOTUS Block Of Affirmative Action Reagan Reese on July 19, 2023 The University of Minnesota is ditching legacy admissions, a mechanism by which children of alumni get…
College Skirts Affirmative Action Ban With Essay Prompt Asking Applicants How SCOTUS Ruling Impacts Them
College Skirts Affirmative Action Ban With Essay Prompt Asking Applicants How SCOTUS Ruling Impacts Them Katelynn Richardson on July 19, 2023 A private New York college added an essay prompt to its…
Lawsuit Against Texas County’s Race-Based Small Business Program Points To SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling
Lawsuit Against Texas County’s Race-Based Small Business Program Points To SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling Katelynn Richardson on July 18, 2023 A lawsuit filed Monday against a Texas county’s race-based small business assistance…
UK consumer group calls for government action on grocery prices
By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – British consumer group Which? has urged the government to take action to support households when the competition watchdog publishes its review of grocery pricing, saying some…
More Black Americans Support SCOTUS’ Affirmative Action Ruling Than Oppose It: POLL
More Black Americans Support SCOTUS’ Affirmative Action Ruling Than Oppose It: POLL Harold Hutchison on July 9, 2023 A plurality of black Americans support the Supreme Court’s decision last month that struck…
Biden: U.S. jobs report shows ‘Bidenomics in action’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said a report on Friday showing continued, but slowing, job growth is “Bidenomics in action” and a sign of a sustainable economic expansion. “We are…
Twitter Threatens Legal Action Against Meta’s New App, Alleges Intellectual Property Violation
Twitter Threatens Legal Action Against Meta’s New App, Alleges Intellectual Property Violation Jason Cohen on July 6, 2023 Hours after tech giant Meta introduced the Threads social media app Wednesday, Twitter lawyer…
Federal court rules against Australia’s AMP in class action proceedings, shares tank
(Reuters) – Australia’s AMP Ltd tanked on Wednesday after the country’s federal court ruled against the wealth manager in class action proceedings that challenged the validity of some of the changes to…
New legal battles await colleges after US Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling
By Joseph Ax, Daniel Wiessner and Tom Hals (Reuters) – The Supreme Court’s decision on Thursday barring race-conscious admissions policies will force universities to find new ways to attract a diverse student…
‘Chosen Because She’s Black’: Winsome Sears Scorches Ketanji Brown Jackson Over Affirmative Action Dissent
‘Chosen Because She’s Black’: Winsome Sears Scorches Ketanji Brown Jackson Over Affirmative Action Dissent Harold Hutchison on June 29, 2023 Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears of Virginia ripped Associate Justice Ketanji Brown…
Here’s How Colleges Could Get Around The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling
Here’s How Colleges Could Get Around The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling Arjun Singh on June 29, 2023 After the Supreme Court ruled that affirmative action in education admissions is unconstitutional, legal…
Biden admin has been discussing possible executive action on affirmative action – source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s administration has in recent weeks been discussing possible executive actions he could take in response to the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action, a source familiar…
‘A Great Day For America’: 2024 GOP Presidential Candidates Praise SCOTUS For Affirmative Action Decision
‘A Great Day For America’: 2024 GOP Presidential Candidates Praise SCOTUS For Affirmative Action Decision Mary Lou Masters on June 29, 2023 Several 2024 Republican presidential candidates praised the U.S. Supreme Court…
Factbox-Who’s who in the Supreme Court’s affirmative action cases
By Gabriella Borter (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, a practice called affirmative action employed by…
Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action Admissions
Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action Admissions Katelynn Richardson on June 29, 2023 The Supreme Court ruled Thursday to block affirmative action in two closely watched lawsuits against Harvard and the University…
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