Tag: California politics
“Race-neutral” policies are failing and a California amendment is a reminder...
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In a six to three decision by the...
“Race-neutral” policies are failing and a California amendment is a reminder...
In a six to three decision by the Supreme Court, affirmative action in college admissions has been struck down. This decision will have large...
A new attempt at repairing California’s mental health system
In response to California’s growing mentally ill homeless population, the state legislature is considering new legislation, Senate Bill 43, to change existing mental health...
California finally stands up to big oil
Governor Gavin Newsom introduced a bill on March 28 that aims to protect gasoline consumers without compromising the environmental promise to end state reliance...
Only one of California’s two sports betting propositions will benefit the...
This election cycle, Props. 26 and 27, which focus on the legalization of sports gambling, are being backed by record-breaking funding. Despite this, polling...
California’s proposed anti-gun violence office is a shot of false hope
California has some of the most stringent gun-control laws in the country, and yet it can’t seem to get out from under the pandemic...
Governor Newsom bans the ‘pink tax’ but there is still more...
On September 27, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning the “pink tax” — the practice of imposing different prices for similar consumer products,...
California’s failure to provide accessible financial relief disadvantages minority communities that...
It is sadly common knowledge that immigrant populations and other minority groups in California are often some of the most impoverished. Though there are...
“Stealthing”: When common sense meets the law
Stealthing is the act of removing a condom during intercourse without the consent or knowledge of your sexual partner. This act is nothing new;...
The Newsom recall revealed the reality of California politics, and the...
The election for the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom was a tense moment for Californians. Republican Larry Elder had an overwhelming lead in the...