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Tag Archives: affirmative action
Sotomayor Gives Views on Affirmative Action
by Jonathan Roisman The U.S. Supreme Court’s only Hispanic said on Monday that she often disagrees with the court’s only African American when it comes to affirmative action. Speaking on KQED’s Forum, Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor said she is more … Continue reading
Federal Appeals Court Upholds California's Affirmative Action Ban
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Affirmative action proponents took a hit Monday as a federal appeals court panel upheld California's ban on using race, ethnicity and gender in admitting students to public colleges and universities. The ruling marked the second time … Continue reading
Photos: Republican "Diversity Bake Sale"
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Caitlin Esch is covering the bake-sale to do at UC Berkeley today and snapped the photos below. The "Increase Diversity Bake Sale" is being held by Berkeley College Republicans. The event, intended as a satirical protest against SB 185, affirmative … Continue reading
Berkeley College Republican, Student President Debate "Diversity Bake Sale"
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The Daily Cal is live-blogging now the "Increase Diversity Bake Sale" at UC Berkeley by the university's College Republicans. The event, intended as a satirical protest against SB 185, affirmative action legislation being considered by Gov. Jerry Brown, prices baked … Continue reading

