Horrific conditions at jail facility prove that prisons should become obsolete in American society
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) served as a court appointed monitor of the LA County Jail since 1985. They documented overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and extreme abuse of inmates at the hands of deputies....
Endorsements by the media should not be blindly followed, instead they should be used...
Alden Global Capital, the second-largest newspaper publisher in the United States, has announced this election season that it will no longer endorse political candidates running for president, gubernatorial and senate positions. This shift comes...
Florida’s war on history sets a dangerous precedent
With each passing week, there seems to be a new unhinged law in Florida. This time, Florida Governor Ron Desantis – and future presidential hopeful – has decided to take aim at the College...
Justice Clarence Thomas disrespects Supreme Court through major ethics violation
The Supreme Court is supposed to be the highest, most impartial court system in the United States. Justices are appointed for life to prevent their decisions from being swayed by the court of public...
Age is a double standard when it comes to women in U.S. politics
Calls for the resignation of California Senator Dianne Feinstein, age 89, have swept the U.S. Senate due to her multiple months' absence due to shingles. Entering the Senate floor two weeks ago in a...
Letter to the Editor: Correcting the Timeline
Dear Editorial Board,
My name is Logan Fraigun (He/Him). I am a third year political science student. I am associated with Hillel, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, AEPi, the largest Jewish fraternity,...
Newsom and DeSantis debate: bring your hair product of choice
Shouting matches, arrogant smirks, name-calling and lots of hair products characterized the Nov. 30 political debate between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Broadcast on Fox News, the event billed as...
Elmo’s viral check-in illustrates the urgent need to address the mental health crisis
On Jan. 29, the internet hosted a massive venting session with Elmo. The Sesame Street character wanted to check in with everyone and see how they were doing. Initially, Elmo received an unexpected response...
A recent court ruling in Texas is a wake-up call for California to rethink...
After the UC Regents decision to delay the implementation of the Opportunities for All Campaign in late January, recent legal action in Texas can be seen as an indicator of the current state of...
Immigration reform? Trump: Hold my beer
Just a week before the midterm elections on Nov. 6, President Trump wildly declared that he would be taking steps to end birthright citizenship in the United States. While the statement appears to be...