Friday, April 24


Letter

U.S. government should take cues from USAC senate As a longtime campaigner for electoral reform in New Zealand, I am heartened to see the same desire for more democratic electoral practices emerging in the United States. Read more...


Global warming heats up storm season

The most recent major hurricane to hit the Houston area was Hurricane Alicia in 1983. I know because I was there. With top winds of 127 miles per hour spawning 23 tornadoes, this Category 5 hurricane was a major disaster. Read more...



Nov. 8 initiatives will reform state spending

The upcoming special election for California contains several important voter initiatives. Several critical issues, such as fiscal discipline and education reform, are to be decided by this election, so responsible Californians, especially UCLA students, should back the following measures in order to strengthen the state’s future. Read more...



Props. 74, 75 misplace funds for schools, unions

Judging by the propositions on the November special-elections ballot, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger does not like to take “no” for an answer. Many of the issues in this election have been voted on and rejected before, most notably, the propositions instituting state-spending caps, redrawing legislative districts and restricting union political contributions. Read more...