Gitty Amini, associate professor of political science, presented her research on nuclear tensions between the United States, North Korea and Iran.
Tag Archives | politics
Prop. 12 offers more humane option
California Proposition 12, the Farm Animal Confinement Initiative, will work toward allowing farm animals the proper space to move while being raised for consumption.
America needs health care reform
The United States health care system is far behind other developed countries and our political system is keeping it stifled.
Firefighters’ suit alleges secret surveillance
The La Verne Firefighters Association, the local chapter of the International Association of Firefighters union, is suing the city of La Verne, La Verne Fire Chief Peter Jankowski and Battalion Chief Michael Thompson.
New bill requires LGBTQ+ training
The California legislature recently approved a new law that requires peace officers to receive specific training on sexual orientation and gender identity, and how to properly address hate crimes and acts of domestic violence involving these groups.
Prop. 2 will help curb homelessness
On Nov. 6, California voters have a chance to deal a blow to the state’s homeless problem with Proposition 2.
La Verne businesses cope with new straw ban
To use a straw or not to use a straw? That is the question. While initially some may have rolled their eyes at the straw ban proposal, the idea has since gained traction and now is law.
Letters to the Editor
As I read through last week’s issue, the following statement in Mark Acosta’s movie review (“11/9’ critiques new political climate,” Sept. 28) caught my attention: “Nov. 9, 2016, marked a turning point in American history with the election of Donald Trump as president.”
We stand with Ford
Christine Blasey Ford, research psychologist and professor at Palo Alto University, came forward with an allegation accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her more than 30 years ago. Since coming forward, Ford has received online and telephone death threats, had her email hacked and was forced to move out of her home […]
Movie Review: ’11/9′ critiques new political climate
Nov 9, 2016, marked a turning point in American history with the election of Donald Trump as president.