Oklahoma Gears Up For Fight Over Affirmative Action

[The Straight Story]

Oklahoma is gearing up for a fight over a 2012 ballot amendment that, if passed, would ban affirmative action in the state.

Barbara Hoberock of The Tulsa World reports that State Question 759 will likely appear on the ballot in November 2012, and if approved, will add an amendment to the Oklahoma constitution that bans affirmative action in public employment, contracting and education, with a few exceptions.

And a number of groups - both inside and outside of the state - are gearing up to fight over the amendment next year.

Tamya Cox, legislative counsel for the ACLU of Oklahoma, says that they will oppose the measure, as part of a coalition of groups called Keep the Door Open: Vote No on SQ 759. “We strongly believe in equal opportunity programs in Oklahoma.”

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[kwolf68]

1. What minority group is prominent in Oklahoma?

Native Americans...but still I don't get this move.