New Floridian law flawed
New Floridian measure disabling doctors from asking questions pertaining to whether or not their patient lives in a house with registered guns proves to be frivolous and potentially detrimental.
Politics of social media
How social media affect to the upcoming 2012 presidential election.
Body count continues to rise in the Mexican drug wars
The Mexican drug war continues to rage, demanding an immediate and proactive response from the US.
A right old election
The Republicans enjoyed a comprehensive victory during the midterm elections, the question is just how the Obama administration hopes to reach a middle ground with its rivals
Sheriff scoffs at the popular vote
LA County Sheriff, Lee Baca, and White House drug enforcement officials declare that they will continue to prosecute marijuana crimes, even in the event that Prop. 19 passes with a popular vote.
A vote of rights
For the first time, those living homeless in Santa Monica will have the opportunity to vote.
SMRR squeezing out competition
With the upcoming elections looming large, SMRR's tough-arm tactics are making the race for city council look distinctly one-sided.
Personal-use pot to go unpunished
Gov. Schwarzenegger eliminates personal-use pot prosecutions, yet undermines bid for outright legalization.
Politics takes center stage
As part of the inaugural gala hosted by Santa Monica College's Public Policy Institute, Mayor Villaraigosa and Congressional candidate Karen Bass engaged in a public conversation at the Broad Theater Oct. 4.
AS infighting delays decision on student fee, again
For the third week running, a decision on the $1.50 student organizational fee has been postponed due to bickering between AS board members.
America: no longer the Mecca of tolerance
Social and religious freedom for all: Muslims need not apply.
Student president Cameron Henton looks back at AS accomplishments
Cameron Henton discusses the successes of the Associated Students over the past year, as well as their flops.