Alexei Navalny’s Death and its Impact on International Politics
While the circumstances of Alexei Navalny’s death are debated, there is no debate that his death has impacted the world…
The Coverage Conundrum: Media Biases in Reporting Violence
On average, mass shootings occur in the United States every twelve and a half days. With the rise of gun…
Mike Johnson Appointed as New House Speaker
The new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, is an American politician selected as the speaker on October 25th, 2023.…
Activism’s Hidden Hazards
Throughout history, the Bay Area has been home to many social and political advocates targeted because of their controversial stances.…
Devastation in Morocco
On September 8, 2023, an earthquake of 6.8-6.9 magnitude hit the Marrakech–Safi region of Morocco. The earthquake hit at around…
Don’t Believe What You Read: Misinformation in the 2024 Election
The next presidential election is taking place next year in November, and serves as a potential inflection point for this…
Corruption and Coverage: the History of War in the United States
Out of the 245 years of the United States’ existence, only 15 have been peaceful, without war and conflict. Wars…
Women’s Rights Protests in Iran: Has the School Discussed Them?
Large-scale women’s rights protests have been taking place in Iran since September 2022, with thousands of people taking to the…
Supreme Court Considers Affirmative Action Cases
The future of affirmative action in higher education hangs in the balance after the Supreme Court of the United States…
Oakland’s 2022 Mayoral Election is Narrow
As Mayor Libby Schaaf’s tenure ends, Oaklanders celebrate her achievements while ten candidates run for Oakland mayor; there is no…