Opinion

November 6, 2006

Prop 83 Holds On to Myth of Rapists

By Staff

As a feminist and active member of the anti-rape movement, I am writing to urge you to vote no on Proposition 83 - Jessica's Law - on the Nov. 7 ballot. Since September, the governor has signed two bills, SB 1128 and SB ...

November 6, 2006

Continuation of Measure D Will Improve I.V. Streets

By Staff

I have to respond to a column written by Harry Nelson ("Measure D Will Not Get Funding for I.V. Projects," Daily Nexus, Nov. 2, 2006). Measure D is one of the most important issues on the ballot this Tuesday. We have an ...

November 6, 2006

Humboldt’s Untouched Forests Serve As Refuge

By Staff

Sometimes ignorance is bliss. However, in C.K. Hickey's case, he needs to get his story straight. Hickey wrote the column, "Explore California's Northern Cities," (Daily Nexus, Nov. 2).

November 6, 2006

Committed Candidate Makes Rebuttal To Accusations

By Staff

I am responding to spurious accusations and deliberate misstatements about Brooks Firestone, myself and Isla Vista activists in general ("The Reader's Voice: Firestone Makes Bad Choice Within Board," Daily Nexus, Nov. 3)...

November 6, 2006

Measure D Supports More Alternative Transportation

By Staff

On Nov. 7, voters have an unprecedented opportunity to pass a progressive measure that will provide sustainable transportation by approving Measure D.

November 6, 2006

Prop 85 Forces Vulnerable Teens Into tough Situation

By Staff

What do single parents, the gay community, proponents of first amendment rights and supporters of Planned Parenthood all have in common? The answer is that each group, at one time or another, has served as an unwarranted...

November 6, 2006

Think

By Staff

November 3, 2006

Freedom Territory: President Misunderstands Iraq Joke

By Eric Hedlund

It's very dangerous in this world of political humor. You could be rolling along and all of a sudden your Humorvee hits a Politically Incorrect IED (Improvised Explosive Device). I've never botched a joke, so I wouldn't ...

November 3, 2006

Anatomy

By Staff

Apparently, male anatomists didn't discover the clitoris until 1559.

November 3, 2006

Republicans Exploit Race While On Campaign Trail

By Ben Sheldon-Tarzynski

Thanks to Kanye West, we've all known since last year that George Bush doesn't care about black people, but what about the Republican Party? This midterm election cycle provides some disturbing answers. This is not about...

November 3, 2006

Isla Vista Visitors Spoil Holiday

By Henry Sarria

Well, the verdict is in and the judgment has been made: Isla Vista residents are not the biggest part of the problem during the Halloween bash that's been going on for as long as anybody can remember.

November 3, 2006

Prop 87 Reduces Oil Abuse by Companies

By Staff

Proposition 87 helps Californians. Despite the lie-infested commercials that oil corporations are airing these days, these companies are only looking out for their record profits.

November 3, 2006

Nexus Misses Clause in Notifications Prop

By Staff

Your advice to vote no on Proposition 85 seemed to be based on a misreading of Prop 85 and a lack of research on similar laws in other states. Here are some facts from the other side of the debate.

November 3, 2006

Firestone Makes Bad Choice Within Board

By Staff

When 3rd District Supervisor Brooks Firestone tried to derail the purchase of Claire's Park - now Capps Park - on the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive, the Isla Vista community stood up and convinced him to change his mind.

November 3, 2006

Think

By Staff

November 2, 2006

Golden State Blues: Explore California’s Northern Cities

By C.K. Hickey

Eureka and Crescent City belong in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, respectively, the northernmost two coastal counties in California. I used to look at them on the road atlas during family vacations up to Oregon, and I ...