Sotomayor's race themed dissent on college admissions
Rich Lowry surveys Justice Sotomayor's dissent in the Michigan affirmative action case, arguing she weaponizes race with "race-sensitive admissions policies." He challenges her use of the political process doctrine, notes her omission of Asian Americans, and portrays the opinion as a defense of perpetual racial categorization.
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The Hidden Costs Behind Cheap Chicken
Jill Richardson argues that grocery store prices mask higher human and animal costs in poultry supply. She notes slow growing breeds and farm costs, then details dangerous, repetitive slaughterhouse work, injuries, and weak food safety amid proposed faster line speeds.
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Charter schools and the corporate grab on public education
Alex Xourias, an incoming Teach For America corps member, examines how charter schools rapid growth links to private funding, tax credits, and supplier contracts. He notes transparency gaps, potential corruption, and the risk to equal educational opportunity as corporations push profits in charter systems.
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