This post was updated April 4 at 5:38 p.m. Tolerance and inclusivity are standards that every university should be proud to uphold. Unless, of course, it’s UCLA. Read more...
Photo: Chris Weiland’s reinstatement after his bigoted remarks was a sign that UCLA is not the beacon of inclusivity it claims to be, and moving forward the university needs to do better to earn its students’ trust. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
It’s in times of crisis that the fragility of our systems is laid bare. And the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the underlying inadequacies of Los Angeles’ homelessness safety net. Read more...
Photo: Project Roomkey aims to provide those experiencing homelessness with a safe environment to live during the pandemic, but the city needs to continue ensuring that this project is properly funded and that it continues even when the pandemic is over. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin staff)
Transparency promotes accountability. It’s a sentiment that’s often shared by both members of the Undergraduate Students Association Council and its critics. Most recently, various Jewish and pro-Israel student organizations raised concerns about USAC’s transparency following the council’s approval of a resolution that called for the University of California to divest from businesses that contribute to global military operations. Read more...
The process of negotiation needs to be a two-way street, but the University of California seems more than eager to cut lecturers off at every possible opportunity. Read more...
Photo: Students need to support lecturers as they continue to negotiate with the UC for a fair contract. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)
Even though COVID-19 vaccines are now readily available in some capacity, information about the vaccines is not. And a lack of access to information can be dangerous, especially when it comes to public health. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Health should work with local organizations to ensure Angelenos have access to accurate information about the COVID-19 vaccines. (Ariana Fadel/Daily Bruin)
Uprooting systemic racism in health care starts with addressing the lack of diversity in the field. Compared to a white woman, a Black woman has a 22% higher likelihood of dying from heart disease, a 71% higher likelihood of dying from cervical cancer and a 243% higher likelihood of dying from pregnancy or childbirth-related complications, according to NPR. Read more...
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