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Are affirmative action policies still legal in admissions to military academies?

Avatar photo by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch July 7th, 2023July 7th, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Yes. The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 29, 2023, ruling striking down affirmative action in college admissions includes a footnote that exempts military academies.

Posted inWisWatch Blog

Toolshed journalism: How we help newsrooms to help themselves

by Nick Penzenstadler August 6th, 2010March 4th, 2021 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

We love it when newsrooms steal our stuff and make it better. That’s what we’re here for.

A member of the Army’s Golden Knights parachute team spots his landing at the Middleton High School football field at a year-end pep assembly
Posted inEducation, Government

Amid slow economy, more Wisconsin students heed the calls of military recruiters

by Nick Penzenstadler August 5th, 2010January 28th, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Fred Machado, a wiry 18-year-old, walked across the Oregon High School stage at his graduation ceremony in June. Now he’s at a military facility 2,000 miles away, training to become a Marine.

Posted inWisWatch Blog

Wisconsin InfoLink: Military links for Memorial Day

by Ron LarsonMay 27th, 2010June 22nd, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Next Monday, people around Wisconsin and the country will be celebrating Memorial Day with parades, cookouts, picnics and a day off from work. The primary significance of the day, honoring those who sacrificed so much for their country, is often times overshadowed by the fun of the day.

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