The COVID-19 pandemic and national demonstrations against the deaths of Black Americans have shed light on the brutal manifestations of systemic racism. Across humanity’s collective history, stories have elevated marginalized voices and breathed life into once broken structures. Read more...

Photo: Opinion columnist Angela Hana used to hide her identity as an Egyptian American. Amid a growing movement for racial justice, she has learned to embrace her culture – and hopes others can do the same. (Courtesy of Angela Hana)

This post was updated Dec. 6 at 6:47 p.m. Penalizing those experiencing homelessness isn’t unique to Los Angeles, but the county seems to do it better than any other. Read more...

Photo: Instead of criminalizing homelessness, LA City Council needs to invest time and effort into developing longer-term solutions for this crisis. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin staff)

Bruins are faced with everyday issues that extend past the immediate confines of their Westwood campus. Daily Bruin Opinion provides the latest commentary on California state and nationwide issues that go far “Beyond Bruin Walk.” California has a crisis on its hands. Read more...

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New Title IX regulations may not empower survivors of sexual assault, but UCLA should be doing more to make up for this shortcoming. And they can start by taking notes from the campus’ sororities and fraternities. Read more...

Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)