Voters in Los Angeles will vote on 11 statewide propositions, three city constitutional amendments and one countywide measure Tuesday. Here’s some information on all of them: Proposition 1 Proposition 1, officially called the Housing Programs and Veterans’ Loan Bond, would authorize the state to sell $4 billion in bonds to fund affordable housing programs. Read more...
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November 5, 3:01 am
Breakdown of the Nov. 6 ballot propositions and measures
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November 5, 2:19 am
Changing political climate could fuel increased voter turnout among students
UCLA students and faculty said they think the United States’ heated political climate has encouraged students on campus to be more civically engaged. They’re just hoping that this will also translate into greater voter turnout. Read more...
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November 5, 2:17 am
Democrats, Republicans contest swing districts in crucial congressional races
California Democrats are fighting to flip many Republican-controlled congressional seats in swing districts of Southern California, while Republicans are trying to keep those seats. Matt Fleming, communications director for the Republican Party of California, said CAGOP has seven top-priority congressional seats, including the 10th, 21st, 39th, 45th and 48th districts. Read more...
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November 2, 12:27 am
UCLA community members consider ramifications of Harvard admissions lawsuit
This post was updated Nov. 3 at 8:42 p.m. Members of the UCLA community said they think an ongoing federal case in Boston concerning affirmative action and college admissions could have consequences on race relations in America. Read more...
Photo: The gates to Harvard. UCLA alumni and faculty said they think Harvard’s ongoing federal case concerning affirmative action in admissions will have a national impact. (Courtesy of Sackton)
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October 30, 12:43 am
Students, Jewish leaders hold vigil for victims of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
Monica Hirsch stayed behind to hug mourning students after a vigil in response to a shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh. Her cousin was among the victims of the shooting. Read more...
Photo: Speakers at the vigil included Jewish leaders, student government officials and UCLA Chancellor Gene Block. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)
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October 28, 11:48 pm
Study predicts billions in state revenue will be in jeopardy if Prop 6 passes
A new study suggests repealing a transportation tax bill could cost the state approximately $100 billion in revenue over the next two decades. Martin Wachs, a professor emeritus of urban planning at the Luskin School of Public Affairs, co-authored a study to evaluate the current transportation revenue in California and how passing Proposition 6 could impact transportation funding. Read more...
Photo: A UCLA professor released a report evaluating the effects Proposition 6 could have on California. Proposition 6 repeals the state’s gas tax. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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October 26, 1:55 am
Civil rights lawyer discusses future of DACA, immigrants’ rights
A civil rights attorney said he thinks the Trump administration is the most anti-Latino administration in the country’s history. Thomas Saenz, president of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, spoke about immigration policies at a forum at UCLA Law School on Thursday. Read more...
Photo: Thomas Saenz, president of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, spoke about immigration policies at a forum at the UCLA Law School on Thursday. (Axel Lopex/Assistant Photo editor)