We are writing as UCLA community members to express our disappointment in Chancellor Gene Block’s leadership of our campus during the recent violence. On Thursday, Block’s campuswide email demonstrated that he has learned the wrong lessons about how these protests have been managed. Read more...
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May 6, 2:12 pm
Op-ed: Peace cannot be achieved by disregarding dual narrative of pro-Palestine movement
In response to the shocking and terrifying violence of counter-protesters Tuesday night, some close friends, classmates and I joined hundreds of other students outside of the Palestine solidarity encampment Wednesday night. Read more...
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May 6, 1:26 pm
Op-ed: As an alumnus, I demand that UCLA admin hold Zionist mob accountable for attacks
On April 28, a racist, Zionist mob verbally and physically assaulted students who were calling for UCLA to divest from companies that profit from Israel’s genocide in Gaza that has killed over 34,000 Palestinians. Read more...
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May 5, 6:59 pm
Op-ed: UC-AFT educators stand in solidarity with all students despite beliefs, identities
A message to our students: We write today with hearts full of sadness and outrage. Your university administration has failed you. It has failed to protect you and support you, and in doing so, it has made clear where its priorities lie: in silencing protests and maintaining the status quo at the cost of your rights of free speech and assembly. Read more...
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May 5, 4:49 pm
Op-ed: As a South African during apartheid, I admire pro-Palestine protesters’ tenacity
I feel compelled to write this letter from faraway South Africa as a gesture of support and solidarity for UCLA students and those at other US universities who have been protesting in solidarity with Palestine and have been met with violence and arrest for their efforts. Read more...
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May 4, 5:12 pm
Op-ed: Pro-Palestine protesters showed steadfast bravery, resistance amid police violence
This post was updated May 5 at 8:44 p.m. Dearest Students: On May 2, I woke up to the news that police had taken down your Palestine solidarity encampment. Read more...
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May 4, 3:16 pm
Op-ed: As a UCLA parent, I denounce Gene Block’s negligence toward our children’s safety
This post was updated May 5 at 8:42 p.m. Dear “Chancellor” Gene Block: As the mother of a senior who is on the cusp of graduation after four tumultuous years, I watch with utter horror from across the country. Read more...