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Prop 83 Holds On to Myth of Rapists

November 6, 2006 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 bi...
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Continuation of Measure D Will Improve I.V. Streets

November 6, 2006 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 ...
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Humboldt’s Untouched Forests Serve As Refuge

November 6, 2006 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).
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Committed Candidate Makes Rebuttal To Accusations

November 6, 2006 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," ...
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Measure D Supports More Alternative Transportation

November 6, 2006 by Staff

On Nov. 7, voters have an unprecedented opportunity to pass a progressive measure that will provide sustainable transportation by approving Measure D.
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Prop 85 Forces Vulnerable Teens Into tough Situation

November 6, 2006 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 serv...
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Think

November 6, 2006 by Staff

Freedom Territory: President Misunderstands Iraq Joke

November 3, 2006 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 ...
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Anatomy

November 3, 2006 by Staff

Apparently, male anatomists didn't discover the clitoris until 1559.
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Republicans Exploit Race While On Campaign Trail

November 3, 2006 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 answer...
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Isla Vista Visitors Spoil Holiday

November 3, 2006 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.
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Prop 87 Reduces Oil Abuse by Companies

November 3, 2006 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.
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Nexus Misses Clause in Notifications Prop

November 3, 2006 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.
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Firestone Makes Bad Choice Within Board

November 3, 2006 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...
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