Sex education has been a highly controversial topic among schools over the past decade. On Sunday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would’ve provided high school students with free condoms. When I first read the headlines for this news, I was ready to argue against Newsom and call […]
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Biden takes action against gun violence: Is it enough?
This year has been one of tragedy, marked by an excess in gun violence. Many recent years have experienced similar losses, but 2023 has proven itself to be the most devastating as it breaks the record for annual mass shootings. As of right now, there have been more than 400 […]
New stained glass windows embrace separation of church and state
American history is riddled with religious and political institutions influencing each other in ways that range from subtle to undeniably obvious. Examples centered within the political sphere are often more apparent, such as the reversal of Roe v. Wade, but places of worship have also been used as pawns for […]
Illegal immigration on the rise: Is Biden to blame?
Thanks to increasingly polarized views, immigration has been a controversial topic in American politics, especially this last decade. Opposing views on immigration were exacerbated during the Trump Administration. Anti-immigration sentiment caused immigration laws to become more strict, which led to an uptick in illegal immigration. When Biden took office, his […]
California honorably names August as ‘Transgender History Month’
On Aug. 24th, 2021, the month of August was designated as “Transgender History Month” in San Francisco. This was thanks to the efforts of trans activist Jupiter Peraza and The Transgender District. As of Sept. 6th, August has been declared “Transgender History Month” in the entire state of California, thus […]
New Arizona mental health bill helps 911 operators receive counseling
In late August, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2717 (HB 2717), giving the state’s 911 operators free, unlimited therapy in hopes of reducing the effect of traumatic calls on their health. With September being National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, it is important for us to discuss ways in […]