Forbes proposes new tax plan to bolster postwar economy

Steve Forbes, president and executive officer of Forbes, Inc., advocated democratization of the Middle East and a flat-tax plan for the United States in a speech he gave Tuesday at the Anderson School at UCLA. Forbes, who spoke as part of the Anderson School’s Distinguished Speakers Series, is editor in chief of Forbes Magazine, one […]

Professor emeritus in applied linguistics dies Friday

Described by colleagues as a tireless thinker, true friend and mentor, UCLA Professor Emeritus Russell Campbell died Friday morning in his home. He was 75. Campbell worked and researched in the field of applied linguistics, and was remembered for his numerous contributions in creating and implementing language programs both in the United States and abroad. […]

Law panel links loss of civil liberties to war on terrorism

Even as the war on terrorism’s multi-billion dollar price tag continues to grow, the real payment Americans are making is one in civil rights, said a panel of experts who spoke Friday at the UCLA School of Law. The panelists, ACLU Staff Attorney Ben Wizner; Professor Scott Bowman from California State University, Los Angeles; Professor […]

Former senator chides Bush’s current policies

Former Colorado Senator Gary Hart criticized Bush’s economic and military policies while advocating a more extensive healthcare system Tuesday night at the Anderson School at UCLA, engaging in a discussion about the economy with Merli Baroudi and Anderson Forecast Director Edward Leamer. The event was hosted by the Los Angeles chapter of Anderson’s alumni association […]