Mike Hansen recently attacked the Santa Monica living wage in these pages (Viewpoint, Oct. 29). But having watched this issue closely for more than three years, I am confident that Measure JJ is a fair way to lift thousands of workers out of poverty, relieve taxpayers of a welfare burden, and maintain Santa Monica’s prosperity. Read more...

On June 17, 2002, I had the honor to preside over the California Assembly in a ceremony at the State Capitol celebrating the 30th anniversary of Title IX. Read more...

Before UCLA students allow members of student government to steal directly from our pockets, let’s take a stand and vote no on the proposed USAC referendum. Read more...

With election day fast approaching, gubernatorial candidate Bill Simon is just days away from achieving the impossible: getting Gov. Gray Davis re-elected. This is bad news for Californians because while Bill Simon may not be a perfect fit for the state’s highest office, Gray Davis has already proven his inability to govern. Read more...

There are quite a few holes in the Undergraduate Student Association Council’s argument for a fee increase, but its potential to improve the undergraduate experience should lead students to approve it during online elections today and tomorrow. Read more...

Have you ever sat in class, bored senseless, and wondered, “Where in the world did they find this professor?” Sometimes it seems professors have an agenda of their own ““ like they are more concerned with hearing their own voice than actually engaging students to think critically and actively participate in their own education. Read more...

North Korea’s recent belligerent announcement of what everyone already knew ““ that it is developing nuclear weapons ““ has stirred up the Iraq debate. Thus far, though, it seems most commentators, at least campus commentators, are missing the point. Read more...