The first step in social progress is the most fundamental but often the most difficult: making people understand the problem. The issue of sexual assault on college campuses highlights this difficulty. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin/Annie Chan)
Opinion
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August 19, 5:44 pm
Arthur Wang: Arguments for and against validity of microagression need scrutiny
Microaggressions sound like no big deal, but let me tell you – the feverish discussions centering on the concept recently should be called “macroaggressive.” Microaggression theory, which first emerged in the 1970s, refers to unintended, albeit harmful, slights and comments toward another individual, usually a member of a disadvantaged group. Read more...
Photo: Students protest racial discrimination at UCLA during a 2013 sit-in at Moore Hall. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Editorials, Opinion
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August 16, 11:50 pm
Editorial: UCLA must provide parking for growing student, faculty population
UCLA has cut the number of available student parking permits this fall by hundreds, leaving nearly 1,000 students on the waitlist hoping to be able to drive to class. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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August 16, 11:50 pm
Yiwei Sun: USAC withdrawal from USSA runs risk of losing effective lobbying
Undergraduate student government External Vice President Zach Helder wants to gamble away our student fees with the worst hand at the table. Last week, Helder proposed a motion to terminate UCLA’s long-term membership in the United States Student Association, a national student-led organization that aims to help students to address issues at the local, state and federal levels. Read more...
Photo: (Shelby Chan/Daily Bruin)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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August 10, 12:01 pm
Shani Shahmoon: Iran nuclear deal poses threat to Israel, stability in Middle East
Supporters of the Iran nuclear deal should realize what they see as a step forward for world peace might be three steps backward for stability in the Middle East. Read more...
Photo: Ambassadors, diplomats, and military attaches from several countries visited an Israel Defense Forces base to examine weapons intercepted by the Israel Navy Forces. (Creative Commons photo by Israel Defense Forces via Flickr)
Opinion
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August 10, 11:43 am
Zoey Freedman: Political outcry skews perception of Planned Parenthood services
Political grandstanding could cost a lot of people their access to affordable healthcare. Recently, Planned Parenthood has come under attack for misconstrued information regarding its abortion services and the handling of fetal tissue for scientific research. Read more...
Photo: A woman at a rally holds up a sign to refute the pro-life argument against government funding for Planned Parenthood. (Creative Commons photo by citizenbobnyc via Flickr)
Cartoons, Opinion
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August 3, 8:06 am
Editorial Cartoon: Outside the box
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Photo: (Sam Griberg/Daily Bruin)