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September 24, 2020 The Press Democrat

PD Editorial: Prop 16 will help level the playing field in California

The #MeToo movement and Black Lives Matter didn’t emerge from a color-blind, general-neutral society. Even the coronavirus has spread disproportionately, with Latinos and other minority groups more likely to be infected than whites. Everyone should support the goal of a level playing field. We simply aren’t there yet.

September 24, 2020 The LA Times

Editorial: The University of California admissions disgrace

This scandal helps make the case for Proposition 16, which would reinstate California’s ability to use affirmative action. Merit has never been the only factor in college admissions. Opponents of Proposition 16 weren’t objecting when it was white students who were given an extra leg up.

September 23, 2020 CBS SF BayArea

Prop 16: California’s Chance To Reaffirm Affirmative Action

BERKELEY (KPIX) – In November, California voters will go to the polls to vote on Proposition 16, a measure that would lift the state’s ban on considering race, gender or ethnicity in admission and hiring decisions at colleges and universities

September 22, 2020 The LA Times

UC admitted 64 well-connected or rich students over more qualified ones, audit finds

The University of California allowed “inappropriate factors” to influence admissions decisions, with four campuses admitting 64 students who had connections to donors or highly placed staff over more qualified applicants, according to a state audit released Tuesday.

September 21, 2020

PRESS RELEASE: Yes on Prop 16 Campaign Calls on Opponents to Apologize for Hateful Attacks on Justice Bader Ginsburg

No on Prop 16 signatory and spokesperson Kali Fontanilla egregiously attacks Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg in the wake of her death.

September 20, 2020 San Jose Hockey Now

Eva Paterson on Sharks’ Involvement in Prop 16

“It’s unprecedented.” That’s what Eva Paterson, president of the Equal Justice Society, said of the seven Bay Area male professional sports teams — the Golden State Warriors, the Oakland A’s, the San Francisco 49ers, the San Jose Earthquakes, the Oakland Roots, the San Francisco Giants, and the San Jose Sharks — uniting last month in support of Proposition 16.

September 16, 2020 The Sacramento Bee

‘Dismantle racism.’ See lowrider caravan through Sacramento to build support for Prop. 16

Sacramento City Councilman Eric Guerra and members of the Family First Car & Bike Club lead a lowrider caravan on Sept. 16, 2020, to kick off Latino Heritage Month and to build support for Prop. 16, which would remove the ban on affirmative action.

September 16, 2020 The San Diego Union Tribune

Commentary: Why you should vote yes on Prop. 16 to reinstate affirmative action in California

"As service members, we swore an oath to protect and defend the United States, a country founded on the promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all. We are aware that our country has never fully lived up to that promise."

September 6, 2020 San Francisco Chronicle

Editorial: Vote yes on Prop. 16 to restore affirmative action

Governments must shatter barriers to equal opportunities in public education, public employment and public contracting.

September 3, 2020

PRESS RELEASE: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi Endorses Prop 16

Most Powerful Woman in U.S. Government Comes Out in Support of Affirmative Action Ballot Measure

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