Why America Needs a Female President
Hillary Clinton and the Glass Ceiling Hillary Clinton won the Democratic nomination for president in 2016, making her the first female candidate to be nominated by either party. Although she ultimately lost the presidency, she won the popular vote. This devastating defeat for Clinton has led to an ushering number of women candidates this midterm cycle. […]
Nike: Co-Opting a Movement?
The Announcement When people hear the words, “Just Do It,” their minds instantly think of Nike. Nike’s Just Do It campaign is very popular and one of the company’s most important promotions. This year, Nike announced Colin Kaepernick as the face of their campaign, largely because he took a knee in order to protest police brutality. Although Nike […]
Should Vaccinations be Mandatory?
Why Vaccinate Over the last few centuries, diseases that were once prevalent, like polio, are becoming rare due to vaccinations. Thirty-five years ago, the World Health Organization declared that smallpox had been eradicated, the ultimate hope scientists have for all diseases. Vaccines can help prevent dangerous diseases, but some people fear that routine shots may […]
The Argument for Bail Reform
Breaking News In a huge victory for lovers of justice all over the country, California has passed a sweeping reform bill that abolishes cash bail. Cash bail is the system that requires a deposit of money from criminal defendants to guarantee that they will return to court if they want to be released from jail […]
The Supreme Court Battle Against Kavanaugh
In early July, President Trump announced his nomination of Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States. Judge Kavanaugh has served in the Bush White House and on the DC Circuit Court of Appeals. As a registered Republican and social conservative, Kavanaugh would narrowly interpret the Constitution and thus negatively impact the highest […]
Trump Targets California’s Environmental Regulations
The Trump Administration has placed a target on California’s environmental regulations, yet most Californians have been caught unaware due to a cable news culture that puts more emphasis on profitable stories such as the Russia investigation. What this reveals about Trump is that he does not prioritize the environment. As President, Donald Trump appointed Scott Pruitt, someone […]
Youth Activism: Why the Young People Will Win
Youth Activism On June 21, Jamie Margolin led a group of teens on a march for climate and environmental justice in Washington, DC. Margolin, the founder of This is Zero Hour, is only sixteen years old, yet she’s determined to prove adults wrong, especially those who do not believe she can make a difference. Similar […]
Rising Hate Crimes: A Symptom of Trump?
Rising Hate Crimes It’s startling to see a hike in hate crimes in California. The rise of bigotry and hateful rhetoric is having an appalling effect on our society. As a result of Trump’s election, hate groups that would normally remain quiet are emboldened and Trump’s weak condemnation of hate groups seems to be encouraging […]