The American Civil Liberties Union provides a briefing paper on affirmative action. Americans Against Discrimination and Preferences . Browse an index of news items related to the affirmative-action debate, updated daily. Read the Senate version and the House version. Wrestling with ways to maintain diversity.
Universities try risky new steps to diversify.
A new battleground for affirmative action in the Pacific Northwest. Most recently, in November 1998, Washington state passed Initiative 200 by a widespread margin of 58 percent, becoming the second state to end government affirmative-action programs. Many analysts believe the high level of support will inspire similar movements in other states. The debate exists at the federal level, as well. The Civil Rights Act of 1997, introduced in the House and Senate in June 1997, was initially tabled but may be reintroduced.