Tolerating intolerance of 'tolerants' is tough

How tolerant can we be of those who are intolerant of us? Last week, I wrote a satire (“A modest proposal for an immodest proposition,” Oct. 10) that received a bit of attention, especially from those who believed my racist proposition, based on Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal,” to be an honest one. The fallout […]

A modest proposal for an immodest proposition

Over a hundred students gathered in Meyerhoff Park last week to express discontent with the University of California admissions policy. Protestors chanted such slogans as, “UC Regents, I see racists,” and criticized UCLA for not doing enough to increase diversity. But they missed the point entirely. Why focus on the “racist” UC Board of Regents? […]

U.S. government not perfect model for all

As tanks rolled into the streets of Bangkok last week, anti-Thaksin protestors cheered the ends they had achieved. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, rocked by accusations of corruption and calls to step down in recent months, had been ousted from power while abroad speaking to the United Nations. But as the tanks rolled through the capital, […]

Coalition of students rallies for recognition of genocide

UCLA students, along with Armenian students from across Southern California, came together with the Armenian community Saturday night for “Blinded by Injustice: Rally Against Denial” to remember those who were killed in the 1915 Armenian Genocide and campaign for international recognition. Today marks the day of remembrance for the genocide that began 91 years ago […]

[War in Iraq: Three Years Later]: Group promotes unity between Muslim sects

When a man raised his hand to ask what was the difference between Sunni and Shiite Muslims, fourth-year communication studies student Faryal Humkar was taken aback. She was surprised because the event she was hosting was not an information session about Islam for non-Muslims. Rather, it was the first meeting of Salaam Youth Group, which […]