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Prop 50 sparks controversy about California redistricting
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On Nov. 4, millions of people will fill the polls, and votes will flood in for and against Gavin Newsom’s Proposition [Prop] 50. If Prop 50 is passed, a map drawn by the state legislature will temporarily replace California’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission until 2030, in an attempt to secure more seats for the…
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Voting: who, what, where, when, why
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Nov. 5 marks the 2024 United States presidential election, as well as many congressional, state and local elections. Those who have registered to vote prior to Oct. 21, 2024 and will be at least 18-years-old on Election Day are able to vote in the 2024 elections and will receive a mail-in ballot. To check…
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Trump’s fraud claims are damaging to democracy
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Joe Biden has been declared the winner of the election. Most sensible people looked at the electoral college and realized that a Biden victory is inevitable. However, certain people, most prominently current Pres. Donald Trump, continue to undermine the integrity of the democratic process by claiming voter fraud conspiracies without merit. The United States…
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We must do Stacey Abrams better
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The Georgia runoff elections could not be more important, as their results will indicate the balance of power within the Senate. The efficacy of the Biden administration is almost singularly dependent on the ruling party these results will cement. Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and Democratic nominee in the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election, is…
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Voter suppression continues through the 2020 election
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According to Britannica, voter suppression is “any legal or extralegal measure or strategy whose purpose or practical effect is to reduce voting, or registering to vote, by members of a targeted racial group, political party, or religious community.” Voter suppression occurred across the nation in order to deter voters from participating in this 2020…
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Everyone can make a political impact
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Voting is fundamental to the process of creating change in our country. Simply abstaining from voting takes away your power to help elect representatives and enact legislation that reflects your values. Without your vote, the US fails to be a truly representative government. The individuals in positions of power are put there by us,…
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Student voices should translate into student votes
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With the CVUSD school board election approaching, many parents and teachers are educating themselves on the candidates through various forums, panels and news sources. The outcome of this election will affect the student body directly, yet ironically, students don’t have a say in the matter. It is only fair that the voices of these…
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Do not defund the USPS
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On Aug 13, Pres. Donald Trump announced that he would deliberately block federal funding of the United States Postal Service (USPS) in an effort to suppress voters by discouraging the mail-in ballot. Also known as absentee ballots, this system is essential to democratic integrity, especially in the midst of a pandemic. However, Trump has…
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Students should vote on matters that decide their own futures
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We are the ones most impacted by school board decisions, and we are the ones with the responsibility of electing officials who will not only hear our suggestions but also listen and implement them. We are tasked with selecting trustees that are deserving of our trust to fulfill our needs with moral integrity. Students,…