Current Events > Liberal California voted against affirmative action despite summer of activism

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https://www.politico.com/states/california/story/2020/11/04/california-voters-reject-affirmative-action-measure-despite-summer-of-activism-9424555

smdh

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tbf the language used on the ballot was pretty confusing that i had to look it up several times.

CommonStar posted...

tbf the language used on the ballot was pretty confusing that i had to look it up several times.

They voted against anti asian racism. Good on 'em for not being shitbags.

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This is what I got in the mail.
The entire thing is really confusing.

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I can't remember what I voted on for that, but I do remember it being written pretty badly.

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Wow California did the right thing for once...

Washington State also banned affirmative action in the past by ballot initiative. I think even blue states have a hard time with this because it's not really a popular issue for most voters.

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A "yes" vote supports this constitutional amendment to repeal Proposition 209 (1996), which stated that the government and public institutions cannot discriminate against or grant preferential treatment to persons on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, and public contracting.

A "no" vote opposes this constitutional amendment, thereby keeping Proposition 209 (1996), which stated that the government and public institutions cannot discriminate against or grant preferential treatment to persons on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, and public contracting.

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So confusing.

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Good affirmative action is racist. You shouldnt hold certain races to higher standards to promote diversity.

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kirbyakaZ posted...

This is what I got in the mail.
The entire thing is really confusing.

At least the "Cops Voter Guide" is honest enough to put "No for racial equality" as top priority

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Affirmative action in top tier colleges is detrimental to students that get accepted who wouldnt normally have gotten close to qualifying. Even for students that were accepted straight and with merit scholarships, some top tier institutions can prove trying.

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