Covered California, a program designed to teach Californians more about healthcare legislation, and Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) held a forum at Cal State Long Beach on Friday discussing the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Signed into law by President Barack Obama on Mar. 23, 2010, the Affordable Care[Read More…]
Author: Opinions Editor
Letter to the Editor: Daily 49er articles leave out crucial information
In regards to both opinion pieces published on Thursday, we are writing this letter to clear up some of the misconceptions the Daily 49er has towards the Associated Students Inc. We find it strange that a media source would criticize a student government for being more transparent. It would be[Read More…]
State prison overcrowding should be solved without high costs
In an attempt to curb overcrowded prisons in California, Gov. Jerry Brown announced a plan to create a partnership between California’s prison guard union and the private, for-profit prison company, Correctional Corporations of America. This alliance, one of the many plans that Brown has proposed, would involve Correctional Corporations of[Read More…]
Support for military strike in Syria should be based on evidence
Watch out, everyone. The war hawks are circling. Over the past few days, millions of Americans have been briefed on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria. As President Barack Obama continues to try and persuade members of Congress to authorize a military strike against Syria, many war hawks have come[Read More…]
Our View: ASI performance review system could see bias
In a move that could likely increase transparency within student government at Cal State Long Beach, Associated Students Inc. will implement an internal review system. At the 2013 annual Convocation, ASI President John Haberstroh said that the internal review system aims to bring a new standard of accountability to ASI.[Read More…]
ASI grading criteria, procedure could prove harmful in election times
No matter how many speed dating events there are or how many fruits sold in the farmers market, some students still remain blissfully unaware of Associated Students Inc., the non-profit multimillion dollar organization they shell out $44 to each semester. It’s been a long-time hurdle for students to become aware[Read More…]
Our View: CSUF smoking ban is too vague to become effective
At Cal State Fullerton, smoking isn’t only frowned upon. It’s banned. CSUF made headlines last month by becoming the first Cal State University campus to prohibit smoking, according to the Daily Titan. The initiative, also known as the President’s Directive No. 18, defines smoking as “inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying[Read More…]
British Prime Minister David Cameron’s fate is tied to Syria
The first day back after summer break is one of mixed emotions as some are excited and ready to get back to work. Others dread the first day and wish the summer would last forever. For British Prime Minister David Cameron, the first day back went much worse than anyone[Read More…]
Our View: Obama’s choice to seek congressional approval is wise
A U.S. military strike targeting Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons has been delayed, pending a congressional vote on the use of military force, according to the Washington Post. The decision to seek congressional approval was made public when President Barack Obama spoke to reporters at the White[Read More…]
Obamacare will hurt fast food workers’ minimum wage strike
Fast food workers in more than 60 cities decided to strike on Friday. Many corporate chains, including McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King, saw workers set up a picket line to promote a $15-an-hour minimum wage as well as the right to unionize. At a glance, it would appear the strike[Read More…]