Affirmative Action on Trial: Is Fairness an Elusive Goal? GENERAL BACKGROUND: What are the origins of what is known today as affirmative action, the programs that seek to remedy past discrimination against minorities and women? The original American foundation for social justice, fairness and civ...

“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” -- John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Throughout the thousands of political speeches given during our country’s history, there might not be a better anthem for political participation on an individual level....

"Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." -- John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Throughout the thousands of political speeches given during our country's history, there might not be a better anthem for political participation on an individual level. Af...