Friday, May 16

Letters

Thursday, May 23, 1996Shifted burden Editor: Shauna Robinson writes in her column, "I know more than a few gay/les/bi men and women who have more solid relationships than my own, but I still can’t help but wonder if it’s truly right" ("Trying to fit the pieces together," May 21). Read more...



Anti-Defamation League sets its record straight

Wednesday, May 22, 1996 Civil rights work extends to court rooms and capitolsBy David A. Lehrer On April 10, the Daily Bruin printed an anonymous attack on the Anti-Defamation League that consisted of unsubstantiated accusations and gross distortions ("Anti-Defamation League infringes on civil liberties"). Read more...


Don’t stand quietly by while ignorance goes on

Wednesday, May 22, 1996 Speaking up may be difficult, but crucial to stop prejudiceBy David Bain I recently called off my engagement to be married. To help work out some of the tension and stress that I have been feeling, I decided to return to swimming. Read more...


Learn about violence

Wednesday, May 22, 1996 ‘Take Back the Night’ will help teach both sexesThe following was submitted by the Women of Color Coalition. Violence is perpetuated by this society against women. Read more...


Q & A with the Daily Bruin

Thursday, April 25, 1996 California senator weighs in on higher educationBy Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff As Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Higher Education, Tom Hayden has taken a leading role in investigating the issue of admissions favoritism in the University of California for the well-connected. Read more...


Make sure the punishment fits the crime

Tuesday, May 21, 1996 Criminal justice system lets young offenders off easy Perhaps you’ve seen these headlines: “6-, 8- Year-Olds Held in Beating,” “Newborn ‘Critical’ After Savage Attack,” “Community Stunned by Month-Old Baby’s Beating,” and “Boy, 6, Charged With Trying to Murder Baby.” If you have, then you are just as devastated and stunned as I am. Read more...