U.S : Who’s your daddy ? (shouldn’t matter in college admissions).

 

 

 

Friend, we need to talk about equity and higher education, because our current system just isn't working fairly.    It’s one of those not-so-secret dirty-little-secrets. When it comes to college admissions, the children and grandchildren of alumni and donors have an edge when it comes to getting into elite colleges and universities.    That’s not right. Not only is it unfair to equally-qualified students, it perpetuates decades-old legacies of racism and inequality.        I've put forward a plan to end legacy admissions, and I'd be grateful to have your support at this early point of organizing.            SIGN THE PETITION           Think about it. The kids of wealthy donors and graduates of elite universities are the last students who need an extra hand up. There are lots of children of donors and alumni who are very strong applicants, and they of course deserve a fair chance at admissions -- just not a preference.    College is an incredible engine of opportunity and we should be helping extend that opportunity to first generation college students and kids from historically underserved communities, not making it harder for them to compete.    Our friends at Daily Kos are helping push this important policy. It’s going to take a lot of hard work, but together, I think we can make a difference on this critical issue.        Sign this petition. Get the details and then let's make this push together.           SIGN THE PETITION Jeff  Senator Jeff Merkley, Oregon.                                                                                             Daily Kos Liberation League Relies on Activists Like You. Half our revenue comes from readers like you, meaning we literally couldn't do this work without you. Can you chip in $5 right now to help Daily Kos Liberation League keep fighting ? Chip in $5  Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Contributions to Daily Kos are not tax deductible.