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Is Harvard University’s affirmative action policy biased against AAPI students?

A trial is set to begin this month in a federal case challenging the admissions process at Harvard University, writes Miller Center Senior Fellow Chris Lu. Within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, this case is being closely watched, as it involves allegations that Harvard’s affirmative action policy is biased against AAPI students.

Chris Lu

Former Obama administration official Melody Barnes to lead ‘Democracy Initiative’ at U.Va.

To lead the Initiative, the University appointed Melody Barnes, former director of the Domestic Policy Council for former U.S. President Barack Obama;s administration, to be co-director of policy and public affairs of the Democracy Initiative.

Melody Barnes

How the Supreme Court is Perceived with Justice Kavanaugh

Among people in the U.S., there is an increasing concern that the Supreme Court is becoming a partisan and political body. And the recent controversy over Judge Kavanaugh’s appointment - which included a questionable FBI investigation - may only further divide the nation and its opinion of the Court. Professor Barbara Perry joins The Takeaway. She’s the Director of Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center.

Barbara Perry

Unemployment drops to lowest level since 1969

The labor force participation rate — the share of people actively looking for a job — remained near 63 percent in September, close to its lowest level since the 1970s. These findings have allowed Democrats to argue that whatever economic gains were generated by lower taxes did not translate into higher wages for ordinary workers. “Most Americans don’t feel more economically secure,” said Chris Lu, who was President Barack Obama’s deputy labor secretary.

Chris Lu

Marc Short Addresses Opposition to His Hiring

In his first interview with student-journalists, former Trump aide Marc Short discusses his new role with the UVA Miller Center and addresses the controversy surrounding his hiring.

Marc Short

How Thomas, Kavanaugh responded to allegations

Both Clarence Thomas and Brett Kavanaugh faced allegations of sexual misconduct during their Supreme Court confirmation process; insight from Barbara Perry, former Supreme Court judicial fellow.

Barbara Perry