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The Abigail Fishers and George Wills think that minorities have unfair advantages. Not by a long shot.

Why is Colin Powell popular among blacks, while Clarence Thomas isn't? And what about Stacey Dash?

Your Take: Still, black employment is up overall, as is total U.S. employment, says an economist.

Your Take: A Texas school's racist past overshadows Fisher case, say Lani Guinier and Penda D. Hair.

As a new SCOTUS case begins, it's time for advocates to reframe the conversation about the issue.

A new super PAC ad shows that facts still have little to do with the GOP's case against Obama.

Let's face it: The president's first 2012 debate performance shows that he forgot a key voting bloc.

Was Barack Obama caught off guard at the first debate when his opponent made a shift toward the center?

The GOP may have overplayed its hand with the new laws, but folks must stay vigilant postelection.