From the column: "An amicus brief (pointed) out that affirmative action, far from hurting Asian-American students, actually benefits them. Overturning affirmative action 'would benefit only White applicants'.”
The "Bill Nye the Science Guy" star implored Winona State students and community members to take action on climate change by voting in next week's general election.
From the column: "If you're part of the other 99% of prospective students, you'll likely be considering other options. Luckily for you, there are tons of great colleges — most of which don't make the U.S. News list at all."
Johnson, 65, is a member of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa who lives in Duluth. He retired last month as the University of Minnesota's first senior director of American Indian Tribal Nations relations.
