Damani Taylor (Washington DC) stands in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building on October 10, 2012 in Washington D.C. Taylor carries sign that reads "Equal Opportunity". The Supreme Court was hearing a challenge to its long-standing ruling that race may be considered as a factor in the admissions process (affirmative action). Justices were debating the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. The outcome could have major implications for higher education. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Participants in the "Million Puppet March," an event to support funding for public broadcasting, gathered at the Capitol Reflecting Pool on Saturday, November 3, 2012 in Washington D.C. just three days before the presidential election. It was a response to Mitt Romney's proposal during a presidential debate to reduce the national deficit in part by cutting funding for PBS and programs such as "Sesame Street." In photo Scott Land of Scott Land Marionettes from Los Angeles, CA and his Mitt Romney and Barack Obama Puppets. Four year old Apollo looks on with interest. (Photo by Jeff Malet)