National Review : Time to End Race and Gender Preferences in Government Contracts

May 18, 2026 | By MADDIE SALAMONE

Imagine losing a federal contract — despite submitting the lowest bid and the strongest proposal — because of the color of your skin or your sex. Most Americans would call that discrimination. The Constitution calls it unconstitutional. And yet, for decades, this is exactly what the federal government has been doing: It's allowed to engage in p ...