I only have one thing to say after the SCOTUS ruling yesterday: Now, people, fight to insist on legislation to block ALL LEGACY ADMISSIONS to colleges, universities and trade schools-- and ensure it's enforced.
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Edit: I have another thing to say after all. LOL
If applications to places of higher learning should only be based on the applicant's qualifications and personal merit, then we need to make certain these kids aren't being turned away 'cause their daddy isn't an alumnus with deep pockets who has made donations to the school to ensure Jr. gets preferential admission status.
And I really don't give a rip if this will impact the school's pocket book. Boo-effing-hooo!
Fair is fair.
Steve HermanWhite House releases a fact sheet about actions President Biden is taking following the #SCOTUS decision striking down #affirmativeaction. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/06/29/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-actions-to-promote-educational-opportunity-and-diversity-in-colleges-and-universities/
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Actions to Promote Educational Opportunity and Diversity in Colleges and Universities | The White House
Today, the Supreme Court upended decades of precedent that enabled America’s colleges and universities to build vibrant diverse environments where students are prepared to lead and learn from one another. Although the Court’s decision threatens to move the country backwards, the Biden-Harris Administration will fight to preserve the hard-earned progress we have made to advance…
Bryan HanselPink Lady's Slipper flower. I found this one this morning. Vertical shot, so you may need to click it to see the entire photo.
I didn't have a macro lens with me, so I used a 100-400mm lens with some extension tubes. Then I focus stacked about 40 images. The flower was blowing around a little bit, so it isn't as ideal as I'd like, but it's still fun to see.
@bryanhansel Beautiful photo. Your season runs late. I think our Lady Slippers (Straits of Mackinac) have been done for a couple weeks. Lilacs are about goners too.
This morning's sunrise over Lake Superior.
#Photography #LandscapePhotography #sunrise #Fotomontag #LakeSuperior #Minnesota
DΛNIEL TʘMΛNDaily Beast: “The Fox News producer who authored the network’s chyron Tuesday night…
Former Tucker Carlson Tonight managing editor Alexander McCaskill, who features prominently in a toxic work environment lawsuit by a former colleague, is no longer with the network…
He offered to stay for the customary two weeks, but Fox told him to clear out his desk and leave immediately.”
“Fox News Parts Ways With Producer Responsible for ‘Wannabe Dictator’ Chyron” — 6/15/23 thedailybeast .com
@DemocracyMattersALot As long as so many voters in his state depend on coal for their fiscal security, AND he continues to need their support in the ballot box, he'll remain oblivious to the impact humans are having on the environment.
Democracy Matters 
The World Is on Fire, and Joe Manchin Still Doesn’t Think the Issue Is Climate Change #FuckJoeManchin #ClimateCrisis https://newrepublic.com/post/173449/wildfire-joe-manchin-still-doesnt-think-issue-climate-change
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