How Proposition 50 Tests California’s Commitment to Fair Redistricting

The United States has entered a new era in which redistricting has become both a weapon and a defense method in the pursuit of partisan power. California’s proposed mid-decade redistricting measure, known as the Election Rigging Response Act, or Proposition 50, passed on November 2025, reflects this increasing shift.

StateKatie CoyneDecember 23, 2025state, Katie Coyne, prop 50, california, California Governor, RedistrictingComment

Struggle for Control in the West Bank

By deeming the West Bank settlements as legal, the United States has given its de facto support for their proliferation. The natural outcome is increased Israeli settlement, followed by even greater Palestinian opposition and retaliation.

GlobeMichael WheelerFebruary 6, 2020palestine, dpr, davis, californai, california, sixdaywar, israel, students, oped, op ed, articles, arab, war, middle east, united states, violenceComment

Into the Dark: PG&E and its Public Safety Power Shutoffs

StateBrandon DimapasocDecember 11, 2019PG&E, bills, public, utility, gas, electric, california, power, outageComment

The State vs. The City

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra files lawsuit, on Newsom’s behalf against the Huntington Beach City Council over repeatedly voting down a measure to create low-income and high-density housing within their affluent community.