This post was updated Nov. 8 at 7:29 p.m. Transparency is a vital part of democracy – and nowhere is transparency more important than in a candidate’s financial backing. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 2, 9:57 pm
Opinion: Political candidates should address issues specific to disability community
This post was updated Nov. 8 at 7:16 p.m. This year’s presidential debates were surprising in many ways but remained the same in one particular way – the lack of discussion around the disability community. Read more...
Photo: One in four Americans has a disability – yet disability rights aren’t a core component of public discourse. As the election season comes to a close, media outlets should make a concerted effort to ensure people with disabilities are seen and heard. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)
Editorials, Opinion
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November 2, 1:17 pm
Editorial: This election week, exercise your civic duty and your right to vote
Go vote. If you already have, great. But if you haven’t, keep reading. Election week is here. Please exercise your civic duty and your right to vote. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 31, 8:13 pm
Beyond Bruin Walk: California should do more to limit financial contributions to campaigns
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.” Elections: the pinnacle of democracy and a check on the powers that be. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
Editorials, Opinion
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October 29, 3:59 pm
Editorial: CCLE needs improvements to prevent system shutdowns that harm students
UCLA was the birthplace of the internet 50 years ago. Last weekend, it was where students’ weekend study plans went to die. On Sunday – the start of midterm season for many students – the UCLA Common Collaboration and Learning Environment experienced an hours-long outage that rendered many essential services inaccessible. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 28, 10:27 pm
Opinion: UCLA must create its own alternative to Zoom to ensure better security
This post was update Oct. 31 at 3:47 p.m. Of all the difficulties that come with online school, racial and homophobic attacks shouldn’t be among them. Read more...
Photo: The recent Zoombombings have demonstrated the need for increased security in virtual classrooms, a problem that could be solved if UCLA created its own virtual learning platform. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)