Univ. of California's new admissions policy angers Asians; they fear their numbers will drop

Univ. of California's new admissions policy angers Asians; they fear their numbers will drop | Washington Examiner

Yudof and other officials disputed the internal study that projected a drop of about 20 percent in Asian-American admissions, saying it is impossible to accurately predict the effects. "This is not Armageddon for Asian-American students," Yudoff said.

White firefighters were victims of discrimination, Supreme Court rules

White firefighters were victims of discrimination, Supreme Court rules - Los Angeles Times

"No individual should face workplace discrimination based on race," said Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, overturning a ruling by Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor and two other judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals in New York.

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Framing the Fat Body: Contested Meanings between Government, Activists, and Industry by Samantha Kwan, University of Houston

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Sociologists have long recognized that social problems do not derive solely from objective conditions but from a process of collective definition. At the core of some social issues are framing competitions, struggles over the production of ideas and meanings. This article examines competing cultural meanings about the fat body. Through frame analysis of organizational materials, I map the contested field of obesity and document three cultural frames—medical frame, social justice frame, and market choice frame—as represented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA), and the food industry group the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF), respectively. Using the "framing matrix," I explore each frame's key signature elements and discuss its social and cultural significance. Notably, each frame leads to different outcomes for social equality and how society thinks about fat bodies, health, and public policy.

San Luis Obispo, Calif.: Best Places to Live - USNews.com

San Luis Obispo, Calif.: Best Places to Live - USNews.com

Lovely San Luis Obispo is tucked into California's sweeping Central Coast region. Its warm, gentle climate, with temperatures rarely surpassing 90 degrees, is perfect for hitting nearby beaches or touring local vineyards. In addition, California Polytechnic State University, which is located in town, infuses the community with intellectual energy.

A collection of "Modern Love" columns published in the New York Times.

Modern Love - Fashion & Style - The New York Times

A collection of "Modern Love" columns published in the New York Times.