The Failed Affirmative Action Campaign That Shook Democrats

The New York Times

Sunday, June 11, 2023 03:00:14 PM UTC

The Supreme Court will soon rule on race-conscious college admissions, a core Democratic issue. But an analysis of a California referendum points to a divide between the party and voters.

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