Iowa in a flurry: suspicious caucus results weaken Democrats in 2020 General Election
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Two weeks ago, the nation waited with baited breath for the caucus results that never came. Iowa holds the country’s first contests...
Voters should not have to decide between their right to vote and their health
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The COVID-19 pandemic has uprooted our way of life and has led to many changes in society, such as the imposition of social distancing...
Joe Biden is the pragmatic choice for president
Considering the COVID-19 pandemic and the flaws it exposed within the federal government, 2020 is looking increasingly grim. As a result, only 17% of Americans currently trust the federal government. While neither Donald Trump...
Your vote is your voice, and it says far more than you think
Issues ranging from systemic discrimination, healthcare, pandemic management, the nomination for the SCOTUS, among many more create a tense environment surrounding this election, making it ever more important for each eligible American to cast...
There are bigger problems on social media than selfies
With social media becoming increasingly powerful, the selfie is being brought into question. Many believe it to be a negative tool used to put others down. On the other hand, others believe that it...
The national anthem has no place in pre-game traditions
It is no longer uncommon to see people protest the national anthem during sporting events. Whether it is the refusal to sing or taking a knee, it has become recognized that the pregame tradition...
Despite criticism, the US is doing quite well regarding pandemic response and vaccine rollout
Joe Biden’s presidency gave way to many substantial changes in the United States’ COVID-19 response. Thanks to the rapid vaccine distribution, we have seen the country slowly but surely return to a sense of...
Governor Newsom stabs California farmers in the back
On Sept. 22, 2021, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed farmers to vote by mail in union elections. Had it gone through, this bill would have been a massive...
A response to ‘It’s time to take a closer look at the Cal Grant...
In reading the Opinions piece titled “It’s time to take a closer look at the Cal Grant and its systemic disadvantages,” the Financial Aid Office at UC Riverside wanted to provide a response as...
The southern border is being used as a military weapon testing playground, and Americans...
The Biden administration, like many of its predecessors, is making the same mistakes when it comes to issues regarding the southern border. The humanitarian crisis at the southern border is only getting more complicated,...