What once was air is now smog. The foundation of your house penetrates a gas field. The water you drink is spoiled by chemicals from the abandoned factory outside your window. The constant threat of extreme weather has you and your neighbors living in fear; one day, your house will be swept away by a flood or burnt to a crisp by the hand of a raging fire.
Read MoreIf you’ve paid any attention to discourse related to California politics, you know that housing is a topic that frequently gets brought up. People talk about having to pay higher interest rates on mortgages, having trouble finding a home to buy, or, as famed political activist Jimmy McMillan would say, “the rent is too damn high.”
Read MoreViolence and uncertainty have gripped the young Republic of Mozambique in recent months; thousands have been detained and over 100 killed after widespread protests broke out in response to the country’s most recent national elections. Numerous accusations of election fraud and interference have been made after Mozambique’s incumbent party, Frelimo, once again claimed victory.
Read MoreOn the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump issued an executive order entitled Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship. The order directs federal agencies to stop granting or recognizing citizenship for children born to parents who were unlawfully or temporarily in the United States at the time of their birth, fulfilling one of the President’s campaign promises.
Read MoreThe practice of utilizing tariffs against perceived foes has become commonplace. The proposal of expanding United States territory hangs over the country, invoking the idea of Manifest Destiny. China is viewed as a potential dominant superpower, with United States policy shifting to handle its emergence on the global stage.
Read MoreCalifornia has long been a thorn in the side of Donald Trump, but Governor Gavin Newsom’s push to “Trump-proof” the state seems to take resistance to an entirely new level. Following the 2024 election, Governor Newsom announced that California would “seek to work with the incoming president,” but “stand with states across our nation to defend our Constitution and uphold the rule of law.”
Read MoreYour small town is about to be hit by a hurricane, and you’re in the middle of an evacuation zone. With only days’ notice, your family is packing up their belongings and getting ready to flee the area for safety. You’re told that if you don’t leave, you’ll die — but as your friends and loved ones go, you remain in place. As an inmate, you cannot make that decision for yourself.
Read MoreAs technology advances, artificial intelligence has moved from niche tools to everyday essentials, now just a tap away on your screen. From AI assistants like ChatGPT to AI-driven features embedded in Google’s search results, these technologies are no longer reserved for tech experts. They're reshaping how we work, learn, and connect, influencing everything from writing emails to planning meals.
Read MoreThough much of it feels like a distant memory now, certain occurrences from that summer will undoubtedly have lasting effects on our country, altering the shape of our government for centuries to come. Amongst all that happened, one event from early July stands out as particularly momentous: the decision of Trump v. US.
Read MoreSince the end of World War II, many nations in the Western world have held an aversion to far-right thought, especially in Europe. In no country is this more apparent than Germany. After the war, there was an intense denazification process that took place with the help of Allied nations.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2022. Devastation and war. The beginning of a several-year assault on the sovereign country of Ukraine. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine date back to the 1960s and 1970s, foreshadowing the legal dissolution of the U.S.S.R.
Read MoreFor the past eight years, California politics have been dominated for the most part by one person: our governor, Gavin Newsom. Needless to say, Newsom has spent a long time making history. He rose to national prominence in 2004 for ordering city officials to recognize same-sex marriages, something unprecedented at the time.
Read MoreOn October 27, 2024, Tony Hinchcliffe, a stand-up comedian, spoke at a Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden in New York. While several speakers and attendees endorsed former President Donald Trump throughout the event, Hinchcliffe faced criticism over his choice of words.
Read MoreImagine playing a game where you score the most points, but someone else decides who wins based on their own rules. That’s essentially what the Electoral College does to our presidential elections, and it’s time we rethink this outdated system.
Read MoreHave we finally reached the time where our world resembles movies? Where robots take over the world and destroy the human race, like in The Terminator and M3gan? No, I do not think we have reached that point just yet. We can take comfort in the fact that these movies are still far away from being representative of the near future.
Read MoreThe late Justice Antonin Scalia, testifying to the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2011, recounted the experiences he had with high school, college, and law students interested in the law. “I ask them, what do you think is the reason that America is such a free country? What is it in our Constitution that makes us what we are?”
Read MoreI know it, you know it. Corporations suck. They get to do whatever they want, with no repercussions. It feels like nobody in our government cares to fight back against them, that everyone in the federal branch is just as beholden to special interests as our House Representatives or Senators. But what if I told you that there was one person fighting for the rights of consumers, and the American working and middle classes?
Read MoreLike many young people who grew up in California, I view my state as a bastion of liberal progress and a place where democracy is truly at work. In many ways, this is true. California has been a leader in climate adaptation strategies, campaign finance reform, and many other issues I am passionate about. However, recent history has shown that rather than an obstructionist opposition party, an obstructionist governor has wreaked havoc on the California progressive agenda.
Read MoreFor several months, a shadowy figure loomed before us. It was shrouded in mystery and fear, its form incapable of being divined by polls or by guesswork, and it crept closer with every passing day. This figure was, of course, none other than the 2024 election — an American spectacle that many argued would decide not only the fate of our democracy but also how we perceive truth.
Read MoreThroughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, from 2020 to now, the mishandling of public health policy and messaging has led to a complete breakdown of public health in the United States. From small inefficiencies to large-scale negligence, the government and its public health institutions have failed the American people, which has led to a complete distortion of how we define illness as a society.
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