California has long been a thorn in the side of Donald Trump, but Governor Gavin Newsom’s push to “Trump-proof” the state seems to take resistance to an entirely new level. Following the 2024 election, Governor Newsom announced that California would “seek to work with the incoming president,” but “stand with states across our nation to defend our Constitution and uphold the rule of law.”
Read MoreAs technology advances, artificial intelligence has moved from niche tools to everyday essentials, now just a tap away on your screen. From AI assistants like ChatGPT to AI-driven features embedded in Google’s search results, these technologies are no longer reserved for tech experts. They're reshaping how we work, learn, and connect, influencing everything from writing emails to planning meals.
Read MoreLike many young people who grew up in California, I view my state as a bastion of liberal progress and a place where democracy is truly at work. In many ways, this is true. California has been a leader in climate adaptation strategies, campaign finance reform, and many other issues I am passionate about. However, recent history has shown that rather than an obstructionist opposition party, an obstructionist governor has wreaked havoc on the California progressive agenda.
Read MoreWhen I went to vote for the first time in the fall of 2022, I received a ballot I wasn’t quite expecting. As I looked forward to, I had the opportunity to vote for my representative, state legislative assemblymember, and local city council members. However, as I kept going down the ballot, I encountered something that surprised me. After voting for federal, state, and local candidates, I was faced with seven ballot initiatives on a wide range of issues.
Read MoreIn the current political landscape in the United States, California is considered one of the bluest of blue states you can get. Every statewide office is held by a Democrat, the state legislature boasts a Democratic supermajority, and Democratic candidates in nationwide elections usually enjoy a 15-20% advantage. Republicans in the state struggle to even have a chance of winning statewide offices. For example, in the 2024 race for the US Senate seat in California, it seems that the two candidates running against each other in the general election will be two Democrats.
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Read MoreFour of eight California legislators members – three Democrats and one Republican – enjoyed a rather exotic and questionable Spring Break in Cuba.
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