The World and Everything In It 8.25.25 The end of affirmative action, the Fed’s possible rate-cuts, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Aug 25, 2025 
David Bahnsen, a financial analyst and advisor leading The Bahnsen Group, dives into a range of important topics. He discusses the recent Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action in college admissions and its implications for racial equity. Bahnsen also reveals insights on potential interest rate cuts from the Fed amid inflationary pressures. Additionally, the conversation honors the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reflecting on its historical impact and the ongoing journey toward inclusivity.
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Court Rejects Race-Based Admissions
- The Supreme Court concluded race-based admissions at Harvard and UNC violated the Equal Protection Clause.
- The court found diversity goals no longer qualify as a compelling interest under strict scrutiny.
Applicant Turned Party Shares Perspective
- Cecilia Polanco recounted including her ethnicity in her UNC application essay and later intervening in the case.
- Her involvement helped her see both merits and limits of affirmative action.
Legal Precedent Shift on Diversity
- Past precedents allowed race as one factor to pursue educational diversity under strict scrutiny.
- The 2023 decision reverses that by saying race-based diversity is not a compelling constitutional interest.
