Affirmative Action Links

AUAA: To carry on the social justice work begun by civil rights leaders more than 30 years ago. It is our belief that affirmative action programs remain vital safeguards and our nation's best tools for removing the roadblocks of race and gender discrimination.
J. Hirsane on Affirmative Action (1997): I know there is a lot of confusion out there about affirmative action. It seems that everyone and her sister has an opinion and most of these opinions are based on individual anecdotes rather than actual facts. So, for those who might be interested in learning about a real live Affirmative Action Officer.
American Chemical Society - Reshaping Affirmative Action: "May you live in interesting times" goes an old Chinese saying that can be taken as either a blessing or a curse. For supporters of affirmative action in college admissions, the times are indeed interesting. Affirmative action policies - which give preference to applicants of a certain race or gender with the goal of assembling a diverse student pool - are having to be rethought in the face of stiff challenges.

Questions & Answers - UC Davis (May 1999): Simple questions, simple answers.
UC Regents Ban VIP Admissions - July 1998: With surprising unanimity, University of California regents yesterday ended a rarely used practice of bending admission standards for applicants with VIP connections.
The Clinton Position on Affirmative Action - July 1995: Remarks by the President.