Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders continues to decry the victimization of blacks and Hispanics at the hands of the police on his website, saying: “It is an outrage that in these early years of the 21st century we are seeing intolerable acts of violence being perpetrated by police and racist acts of terrorism by white supremacists.” The Vermont senator’s comments are characteristic of a sentiment first made popular by the Black Lives Matter movement, a movement which continues to claim we live “in a world where Black lives are systematically and intentionally targeted for demise” by the police. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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May 23, 1:01 pm
Letter to the Editor: David Geffen’s generosity, public service help keep UCLA great
Arthur Wang’s suggestion in his May 19 column that David Geffen’s gifts to UCLA will not help elevate our institution in any meaningful way is baffling, ill-informed and inaccurate. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 23, 12:00 am
Bekzhod Aliev: Expanding metro needs more funds to sustain services
The new Expo Line reminds us all that very soon, Los Angeles must decide between more trains and more spending. The LA Metro has already undertaken steps to address this issue. Read more...
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Editorials, Opinion
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May 23, 12:00 am
Editorial: Publishing petitioners’ names serves no purpose, leads to safety concerns
A petition calling for the Social Justice Referendum’s disqualification was declared null last week after signatories decided to withdraw their names from the submission. While not the case for all who withdrew, many former signatories said they felt uncomfortable after learning their names were circulated among supporters of the referendum after the petition was made public. Read more...
Opinion, Podcasts
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May 20, 12:00 am
No Offense, But: Marijuana and Commencements
Seven propositions have been confirmed for California’s ballot in the November election, including a proposal to fully legalize marijuana. But is it really all it’s cracked up to be? Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 20, 12:00 am
Chris Campbell: LA needs reliable public transportation, not emphasis on rail lines
There’s going to be one heck of a birthday party this Friday. After years of bated breath, the LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will finally open its 6.6 mile, $1.5 billion Expo line light-rail extension, which will stretch westward from its previous Culver City terminus all the way to Santa Monica. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 19, 10:47 pm
Sandra Wenceslao: Course on LGBT issues for new students vital in light of recent events
Gender-inclusive restrooms should be an unquestionable right, not a topic of debate. Recently, there has been an ongoing debate on gender-inclusive restrooms instigated by a North Carolina bill that forces people to use the restroom corresponding to their biological sex, regardless of their gender identity. Read more...