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Every Picture Tells a Story: WSOP Writers Trifecta (2016)

Every Picture Tells a Story: WSOP Writers Trifecta (2016)

Posted by on Jul 4, 2023 in Blog | 0 comments

 

EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:
WSOP WRITERS TRIFECTA
LAS VEGAS (2016)

The World Series of Poker Main Event starts this week. It’s been seven years since I attended, or even set foot inside the building. Nonetheless, living here in Las Vegas and seeing so many of my friends who are looking forward to playing in poker’s world championship, I can’t help but share their anticipation and excitement. It’s wonderful that so many people of different backgrounds from all over the world come together each year to chase their dreams.

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The Decision: Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action

The Decision: Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action

Posted by on Jun 29, 2023 in Blog | 0 comments

 

Given the radical Right’s takeover of the U.S. Supreme Court via its political proxy, the Federalist Society, no one should be surprised by today’s decision which ends affirmative action in college admissions. This is certain to produce ripple effects in other sectors of American life as well, including hiring practices, awarding government contracts, etc.

Having heard both sides of the legal argument, as well as contemplating the predictable reactions to the court’s decision, this is indeed a debatable issue with compelling arguments from both sides. Some partisans may disagree with this generic viewpoint, but I find both arguments to have merit. Note that I did not say “equal” merit. But let’s agree that affirmative action is indeed an important issue worth discussing and debating.

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