As death penalty fades, U.S. should follow suit

It seems that capital punishment stands on death row, and rightfully so. Developments within the case of convicted murderer and rapist Michael Morales are convincing enough to illustrate capital punishment’s termination in the United States. Morales’ execution by lethal injection was postponed when the anesthesiologists assisting with the execution refused to participate, stating that the […]

Students work to pass DREAM Act

Despite setbacks, some UCLA students continue to take part in efforts to enact the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, which some believe will open greater opportunities for children of undocumented immigrants. Introduced in 2003, the act would offer lawful permanent resident status to qualified undocumented students who are in the progress of […]

Students protest filibuster legislation

Passersby on Bruin Walk learned about the Constitution’s fundamental ideas as well as recipes for various meals via a megaphone Thursday. The Bruin Democrats organized a mock filibuster on Bruin Walk, participating in a nationwide political movement initiated by Princeton University students in response to recent Congressional pressures to amend filibuster policies on the Senate […]