Affirmative action acknowledged systemic racism exists and the need to confront it. SCOTUS' anti-democratic decision will change the complexion of higher ed and the workplace.
Affirmative action is a legal recognition that systemic racism exists. While not fixing systemic racism, which requires socialism, it provides practical help for oppressed peoples.
From the beginning, women have played essential leading roles in revolutionary working-class and democratic movements.
Building the working-class and democratic movements — and building the party — remain key to fighting the fascist danger.