Rev. Jesse Jackson, a nationally renowned civil rights leader and founder of the Rainbow/PUSH coalition ““ a progressive coalition that advocates social change ““ is scheduled to appear in Bruin Plaza today. Read more...

When race is still an important issue in housing, medical research, education and law enforcement, banning race data collection is plainly a bad idea. Because of the continued importance of race and ethnicity in public life, the Daily Bruin endorses a “no” vote on Proposition 54, an initiative designed to prohibit the state from collecting data on an individual’s race, ethnicity or national origin. Read more...

Among the 135 candidates vying to replace Gov. Davis, only a few stand out ““ and most of them for the wrong reasons. Peter Camejo is a rare bright spot. Read more...

Gov. Gray Davis is an unpopular leader who places too much emphasis on fund-raising and whose policy decisions deserve criticism. But, despite his unpopularity and his far-from-perfect management, Davis has done nothing to warrant being booted from office. Read more...

Robert Dynes made his commitment to “preserve the excellence” of the University of California crystal clear on Friday, but his plans for how to accomplish this goal in a time of crisis remain somewhat fuzzy. Read more...

UCLA classics Professor Andrew Dyck was arrested Thursday for allegedly sending pornographic material to a 13-year-old Simi Valley girl over the Internet. Police said after 56-year-old Dyck was informed of his case by the Simi Valley police department, he reported to the police station. Read more...

A university police officer who shot and wounded a 50-year-old man in Kerckhoff Hall on Sunday night has been placed on paid administrative leave, according to the university. Read more...