At the end of 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill requiring free access to condoms in all California public high schools, citing the state’s ongoing “economic risk and revenue uncertainty” as the main reason. However, these teenagers' inability to take proper care of their sexual health is the more expensive choice.
The benefits for the students are obvious: they...
For the first time in California’s history, undocumented immigrants ages 26 to 49 will qualify for healthcare. Approved by Gov. Newsom, the new plan further expands California's healthcare system by allowing this group of undocumented immigrants to gain access to MediCal, the state’s medical insurance program for low-income individuals. The state expanded healthcare to undocumented children in 2015 and...
Since the 2020 lawsuit between Apple and Epic Games, there has been a running dispute between app developers and the tech giant. Developers like Epic Games argued that Apple had unjustly implemented an artificial moat by blocking third-party stores in order to commission in-app purchases through only Apple, which flagged antitrust regulations. In retaliation, Apple sued Epic Games for...
Stanley is a 110-year-old company that, in the past four years, has increased their revenue 10 times over through a simple switch in marketing. Founded in 1913, Stanley was historically recognized as a practical outdoor brand perfect for camping and hiking. Boasting durability, the Stanley Quencher cups, before almost being discontinued, brought this company back to life, taking the...
Andrew Ssebulime is a second year Ph.D. student in Critical Dance Studies at the University of California, Riverside, where he works as a teaching assistant in the Dance Department. He specializes in East African dances, including popular Ugandan forms, which he has taught, choreographed and performed extensively for over 10 years across Uganda, China, Norway and beyond. His research...
Former President Donald Trump’s bid for reelection may be exciting for some, but the thought sparks dread for many. Elections like the upcoming general election have the possibility to cause significant change in the country we live in. Trump’s eligibility for the primary election in 2024 is a decision that is out of the American people’s hands as it...
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to cut $2.9 billion from California's climate programs and delay an additional $1.9 billion is undeniably disastrous. For a state that has long been a pioneer in climate action, this reduction in funding undermines crucial initiatives aimed at combating climate change. California's status as one of the leading climate-proactive states in the world is at...
After being blocked by a federal judge in December, California’s new comprehensive gun restrictions have gone into place after the federal appeals court put an order on the previous injunction preventing its implementation. This law came in response to the national prevalence of gun violence as well as two shootings in California: Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park. While...
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The Riverside County Sheriff's Department faces legal consequences following the suicide of 21-year-old inmate Alicia Upton, who was residing in one of the county jails at the time. Upton’s parents are looking to sue Riverside County on the accounts of inadequate medical safety and a pattern...
On Jan. 1, California Assembly Bill No. 1084 came into effect. This legislation, endorsed by Gov. Newsom in 2021, aligns with the Unruh Civil Rights Act, akin to the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause but specific to the state of California. The primary objective of AB 1084 is to mandate retailers with 500 or more employees to establish gender-neutral...