In a racially divided society majority rule is not a reliable… — Lani Guinier · Skopia

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In a racially divided society majority rule is not a reliable instrument of democracy.

1992

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Guinier, Lani. "Second Proms and Second Primaries." Boston Review, 1 Sept. 1992.

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