The impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas is not the solution to the border crisis
Throughout the Biden administration, there has been intense scrutiny over the President’s policies with regard to border security. Since Joe Biden took office, there have been a record number of migrants attempting to cross...
New EPA regulations are a blessing, not a curse
For decades, California has struggled with air pollution. However, on Feb. 7, the United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released updated regulations to address the issue on a national scale further. The National...
California learning loss suit acknowledges the inequities faced by Los Angeles and Oakland students
Cayla J. v. California, a case brought in 2020, was recently decided. The case, brought by 14 low-income students of color from Oakland and Los Angeles, landed on a settlement of two billion dollars,...
The prison industrial complex is a blight on California
The state of California incarcerates its citizens at a rate of nearly 550 persons per 100,000 people in prisons, jails, immigration detention centers and juvenile justice facilities. California is imprisoning a greater portion of...
Taiwan’s politics are growing further from China’s control
On Jan. 13th, 2024, the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate, Lai Ching-Te, also known as William Lai, won Taiwan’s presidential election by a decisive margin securing a third consecutive term in power. The...
Community colleges warrant more recognition and respect from donors
Every year, elite American universities receive massive admiration from the general population and students who attend prestigious institutions are glorified by their parents and friends’ parents. These exclusive establishments attract many wealthy citizens for...
Employees should not be overlooked and deserve to be fairly compensated for their time
Many working individuals have families and other responsibilities in addition to work, making their time valuable, which should not be disrespected and taken advantage of. It is important to pay workers every cent they...
School boards have to transcend politics even when nothing else does
The Temecula Valley Unified School District’s (TVUSD) board president, Josepth Komrosky, has become the target of a recall after a petition demanding his removal gained enough signatures to be added to the ballot. The...
R’Perspective: While I wait for the love of my life, I always have myself
In February, I am starved for love. I wait for “Good morning” texts and desperate “I love yous.” I re-watched “When Harry Met Sally” and “Before Sunrise,” analyzing their interactions and tenuous eye contact....
Behind the emergence of “Sephora Kids” is irresponsible parenting and the pervasive impact of...
In early January, a college student named Chloe Grace shared a TikTok video narrating a "story time" of her most recent shopping experience at Sephora. Eliciting a widespread reaction with a simple observation, she...