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SCOTUS Considers Affirmative Action, Jihadi Twitter and Drone Warfare
Should colleges be allowed to use the race to help decide whether to admit or reject prospective students? The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on affirmative action today. Meanwhile, California banned the practice in public universities 20 years ago.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenShould colleges be allowed to use race to help decide whether to admit or reject prospective students? The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on affirmative action today.
Meanwhile, California banned the practice in public universities 20 years ago. What effect has it had?
Then, a look at how jihadist groups like ISIS use social media to recruit followers.
Next, we examine the murky world of drone warfare.
And finally, L.A.’s new Petersen Automotive Museum is causing quite a stir with its daring design.
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5 storiesSCOTUS Considers Affirmative Action
Should colleges be allowed to use race to help decide whether to admit or reject prospective students? The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case that many believe could kill affirmative action at public colleges. Abigail Fisher is arguing that the University of Texas rejected her seven years ago because she’s white.
Read the story8 minAffirmative Action in California
California voters banned affirmative action in public university admissions in 1996 when Prop 209 passed. How has it played out at California schools?
Read the story7 minISIS on Twitter
In the wake of the terror attack in San Bernardino, a familiar story has emerged. Two young Muslims living in the West became radicalized and began to identify with groups like ISIS. Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik’s journey, like many others, was in some part fueled by interactions they had on social media.
Read the story8 minDrone Warfare
President Obama laid out his strategy for defeating ISIS this week. And it included talk of airstrikes. In November, one of those strikes killed the ISIS spokesman known as Jihadi John, a British man who beheaded American captives on camera. That airstrike was actually carried out by an unmanned drone.
Read the story14 minThe Petersen Automotive Museum
When Disney Hall opened in 2003, it was hailed as “flamboyant,” “sublime,” and “exquisite.” The new makeover of the Petersen Automotive Museum at Fairfax and Wilshire has its fans, too. But this week’s grand reopening has also been greeted with zingers like “insane,” “tasteless” and “a different kind of hideous.”
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