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September 19, 4:15 am

Zoey Freedman: Stigmas surrounding women’s health care should not inhibit discussion

It’s kind of funny how angry people get over the thought of subsidized tampons. But sometimes, it’s just sad. Through personal day-to-day experiences, my internship with Planned Parenthood Los Angeles and the reactions to my blogs about feminine health care and equality this summer, I have definitely learned that the topic of feminine health care is a polarizing one. Read more...

Photo: A woman walks with a sign telling others the terms of her healthcare are a personal matter, not one for public debate at Planned Parenthood’s 2014 ‘Moral March’ in North Carolina .(Creative Commons photo by Stephen Melkisethian via Flickr)

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September 19, 4:13 am

Yiwei Sun: Being a ‘bad feminist’ embraces both equality, individuality

At UCLA, I always have no clue how to answer questions about my feminist inclinations. My answer could be “Yes! I am a feminist!” because I believe women deserve the same rights as men, but at the same time “No” as I read Vogue and cry when watching a melodrama. Read more...

Photo: Roxane Gay, the author of this year’s common book ‘Bad Feminist,’ spoke at the 2015 TEDWomen conference in Monterey, CA. (Creative Commons photo by Marla Aufmuth/TED via Flickr)

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September 18, 9:57 pm

Travis Fife: Campus leaders must encourage student engagement in politics for 2016

In many respects, the 2012 presidential race was settled by voters less than 30 years old. Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania and Virginia were all swing states and all would have swung the other way if it weren’t for the youth vote. Read more...

Photo: Pasadena City College students gathered to watch a televised presidential debate between President Barack Obama and former Republican nominee Mitt Romney in 2012. (Creative Commons photo by Neon Tommy via Flickr)

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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)

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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)


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