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Small-Scale Question Sunday for October 18, 2026

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Ethel’s Club

Open to “"people of color and allies.”

Wilfandel Club

Includes white members.

The Links

This one does appear to be a genuinely all-black organization, though it operates as an exclusive private club, with hefty annual dues, invitation-only membership, and a competitive process to even be considered. As such, it meets the requirements of a private club that is exempt from the Civil Rights Act. It would be perfectly legal for white men to start the same type of club. Indeed, a number of whites-only country clubs famously continued to exist into the 1990s, and it was only social opprobrium, not legal threats, that led them to change their policies.

continued to exist into the 1990s

1990 was 36 years ago

"famously"; some scumbag journalist implied the club president said it was whites only, which he disputed, and they inducted a black guy within months

it was only social opprobrium, not legal threat

are you claiming a golf club in 2026, 36 years after 1990, wouldn't face legal threats after being "famously" whites-only? otherwise, what's the point here?

what's your actual argument?

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