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August 2, 2017

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