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Affirmative Action

Politics

Where Does Affirmative Action Leave Asian-Americans?

A lawsuit against Harvard forces students to choose sides.

Jay Caspian Kang New York Times Magazine Aug 2019 45min Permalink

All the Greedy Young Abigail Fishers and Me

On affirmative action at the University of Texas, the essence of privilege, and getting what you deserve.

This job—writing college essays for Abigail Fishers—was the only job I have ever been truly ashamed of, and I am so ashamed of it now that it hurts.

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Previously: Jia Tolentino on the Longform Podcast

Jia Tolentino Jezebel Jun 2016 15min Permalink