California has taken democracy to a new level: its ballot system not only turns residents into legislators, but it also forces them to do political gymnastics to ensure qualified candidates make it to general elections. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 8, 10:51 pm
Sam Smoot: GOP’s weaponization of Supreme Court will hurt everyday Americans
With a trade war on the horizon and thousands of immigrant children still separated from their families, it’s easy to miss the climax of what is being called one of the most influential labor cases of the last half-century. Read more...
Photo: (Angela Song/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Opinion, Podcasts
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July 8, 1:38 pm
No Offense, But: Veggie Grill and the year’s end
The final “No Offense, But” podcast of the 2017-2018 year is finally here! Join a diverse cast of Daily Bruin staffers as they reflect on an eventful school year, reminisce about graduation and do a food review of the latest attraction in Ackerman Union: Veggie Grill. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 1, 8:28 pm
William Bleveans: Students’ gender-specific subletting advertisements violate fair housing acts
Although Facebook, Inc., has received its fair share of scrutiny recently, the behavior of UCLA students on the platform demands attention as well. Around the end of every school year, dozens of UCLA students post in a Facebook page titled “UCLA Sublets/Apartments” to sublease their apartments to their peers staying in Westwood for the summer. Read more...
Photo: Many UCLA students sublet apartments in the summer. By advertising to specific genders via Facebook pages for students, however, they are violating fair housing laws. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)
Editorials, Opinion
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July 1, 8:26 pm
Editorial: Student Title IX board should guide how UC reacts to harassment allegations
The dean of a top-10 law school. A University of California regent. And more than 130 faculty and employees. The University of California’s list of sexual predators is frighteningly extensive. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 24, 10:09 pm
Clea Wurster: LA shouldn’t let river revitalization project fall prey to gentrification
As summer nears, the Los Angeles River Revitalization project is making quite the splash – monopolizing news coverage and maybe even hiking up Angelenos’ home prices. Read more...
Photo: Gentrification has long been a problem in Los Angeles communities and neighborhoods. The city must act to make sure its revitalization of the LA River doesn’t lead to further gentrification, argues columnist Clea Wurster. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Editorials, Opinion
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June 24, 10:09 pm
Editorial: WWNC shouldn’t be allowed to share jurisdiction over the Village with NWWNC
After years of broken promises and shattered dreams, the Westwood Neighborhood Council is like a lingering cold for Westwood Village. Westwood Forward, a coalition of students, homeowners and business owners that spearheaded a vote to subdivide the current jurisdiction of the WWNC, aimed to create a new neighborhood council that is more representative of community interests. Read more...