Donald Trump is once again running for office. With all of the norm violations, verbal disdain for electoral regulations and incitement for the chaos on Jan. 6, numerous politicians want Trump to become ineligible ever to hold office again. As of now, multiple states have already approved the disqualification of Donald Trump while California recently decided to allow Trump...
Homelessness is growing at an exponential rate in California; a trend that did not start recently or suddenly. In the last two years, homelessness increased by a shocking 12%. To combat this rising issue, Gov. Newsom announced Proposition 1, a bill that amends the Mental Health Services Act by reallocating existing funds and securing more bonds towards health treatment...
Technology has come a long way since the advent of the internet. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a common topic at the center of many discussions due to its possibilities and the enormous impact on the progression of technological development. Although AI has proven very useful in the modern world, there are some concerns regarding how AI is regulated...
Driving has long been considered the main mode of transportation in California, a product of the great chasms and mountains that disconnect its large cities. Globally, traffic related injuries are considered the eighth leading cause of death. Meanwhile, California ranks 2nd in total traffic deaths and a study by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, found that in the...
Entering the nursing field has grown increasingly difficult in recent years, with barriers to entry that have little or nothing to do with actual qualifications or dedication. A serious gap has become obvious in nursing education, as there are not enough programs for students. With California needing nurses and an increasing number of students and aspiring nurses forced to...
My grandmother sends me a “Happy Birthday” card with the typical well-wishes and a $20 tucked inside every year. As a child, I remember squinting in confusion and re-reading her loopy handwriting to understand her message. Eventually, I would hand the card to my parents and ask them to “translate” her old-school handwriting. Similarly, in middle school, my teacher...
Regarding accessible housing, most citizens have only been concerned with affordability. But for many former prisoners they have had to endure a never-ending nightmare in which their old conviction affects their ability to find a place to stay. A previous conviction makes it extremely difficult and less likely a landlord would approve a tenant into their building. Even worse,...
Assembly Bill 1228 enforces a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers, an increase of $4.50 from previous wages, effective April 1. Every worker deserves a fair wage to live and thrive, and this bill addresses that. However, it is imperative to note the major drawbacks of A.B. 1228’s implementation. The main concern is that this bill will give big...
The California State of Water Resources Control Board is set to adopt regulations allowing sewage water to be treated and transformed into pure drinking water and delivered directly to people’s taps. The regulations will enable water suppliers to recycle the water flowing in underground drains in an advanced purification process. Researchers believe reusing sewage water will make local communities...
The 2020 Elections were surrounded by controversy after former President Donald Trump made accusations that the election was rigged. This “Big Lie” was an idea perpetuated by certain media outlets and broadcast to an unprecedented degree. It preceded the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol that threatened the lives of this nation’s representatives as they worked to certify the...