Equality of opportunity does not necessarily imply equality of outcome. This isn't a paradox. Why are still people still confused about this?
(Actually, people aren't confused about this, but it makes for great clickbait articles and ad revenue because it fans the flames of both sides of the argument.)
(Actually, people aren't confused about this, but it makes for great clickbait articles and ad revenue because it fans the flames of both sides of the argument.)