Maribel Hernandez
There is no institutional neutrality under fascism
In the past year, the nation has borne witness to a federal administration that has defied constitutional norms, overexerted its power and treated immigrants...
Riverside Mayor Lock Dawson believes the city is “leveling up”
Riverside’s State of the City event, held on Jan. 28, 2026, honored award recipients with recognitions like the cultural preservation, the Mayor’s Award and...
Potential withholding of funding for sanctuary jurisdictions
President Donald Trump’s administration has faced major backlash from the American people due to the immigration crackdowns that have taken place since Trump’s re-election....
Gov. Newsom delivers his final State of Address
On Jan. 8, 2025, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of Address, where he labeled California as being a leading state in...
One dictator replaces the next
The U.S. has a long-standing history of imperializing Latin America, ranging from the territorial acquisition during the Mexican-American War (1846-48) to the failed Central...
Trump rolls back on National Guard in major cities
On Dec. 29, 2025 during his news conference in Mar-a-Lago, President Trump announced he would be dropping his push for National Guard troops in...
Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia being vindictively prosecuted?
In March of 2025, the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia first gained public traction after he was wrongfully deported and sentenced without a trial...
Riverside City Council approves millions for animal services
Following a 5-2 vote, the Riverside City Council approved a $16.8 million dollar animal services agreement on Nov. 18, 2025. The three-year service agreement...
Kennedy heir rises to the political stage
After New York’s (N.Y.) Rep. Jerry Nadler vacated his United States (U.S.) House seat, Jack Schlossberg, grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, recently...
Republicans launch lawsuit against California’s Proposition 50
Following the passage of Proposition 50 (Prop 50), where California voters voted upon the redrawing of Congressional districts to favor Democrats in five additional...