Following the widespread outbreak of COVID-19 in America, there has been an increase in violent Anti-Asian hate crimes. Since the Atlanta spa shooting—one of many instances of an anti-Asian hate crime claiming the lives of multiple Asian people—the community is still trying to find ways to heal together. Organizations such as Stop Asian Hate still have a long way to go in achieving significant goals to reduce anti-Asian hate crimes, but activists are taking significant steps to spread awareness about America’s history of Sinophobia in its domestic policies, as well as its anti-Asian imperialist agenda.

What company has the gall to charge its employees for parking? Oh wait, it's our favorite shopping mall: Valley Fair. Infuriated by the $40 monthly parking fee, employees have been protesting the mall’s wage theft since February, but hope for free parking is now dwindling.

A lack of commercial warehouse space and truck drivers has led to backlogs in the global supply chains which deliver critical goods to the United States—stoking federal inflation and shutting down businesses. Congress is looking to implement a $1 trillion infrastructure bill that could relieve burdens on low-income consumers.

For thousands of years, the Apache natives have considered the Oak Flat area as a sacred place where they go to pray, seek personal cleansing, and hold religious ceremonies. Yet this holy land may soon be destroyed, replaced by a massive copper mine that would create more than a billion tons of toxic waste and countless health risks.

Though the Rice Bowl may seem as central to the spirit of Archbishop Mitty as Monarch Madness, it actually wasn’t until 2008 that the program first appeared at Mitty.

It’s now October of 2021. Covid-19 has stolen the lives of an estimated 708,000 Americans. But amidst arguably the worst public health crisis of this generation, it is clear that the U.S. government has no real sense of urgency in pushing for universal healthcare; a response that no doubt would promote the safety of all. Instead, during this pandemic reality, our country’s leaders would rather pour a staggering $778 billion into the grossly inflated military-industrial complex.

You know you’re in California when you look out the window and see a Martian landscape complete with hazy orange skies. Nearly every single year we dread our fifth season: fire season—and 2021 is no exception.

With picturesque islands and rich cultural heritage, the beautiful state of Hawaii has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world today. The islands have been famous since their ‘discovery’ by Europeans in the 18th century, popularized for their year-round warm weather and gorgeous beaches.

“The independent investigation has concluded that Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and in doing so violated federal and state law." With these words, New York Attorney General Letitia James sealed the political fate of the governor. At the height of the pandemic, Cuomo’s approval ratings had soared. However, following investigations of sexual harassment claims by Cuomo's employees, he was pressured to resign.

On September 24th of this year, three dozen citizens protested outside the Santa Clara Main Jail with various signs and posters featuring messages such as “Care First, Jail Last.” This protest was in response to the city’s proposal for the establishment of a new jail. Given the injustice of the current criminal justice system, many are advocating for the funding to instead support a center for mental health.

You and a friend are attending a local protest. You are holding up a handmade cardboard sign to show your solidarity fighting for the cause. The next thing you know a bullet is suddenly lodged in your skull, blood is flowing down your face, and you are being rushed to the hospital. Throughout the last 50 years of protests in the US, this has become the reality for an increasingly large number of people as police continue to use rubber bullets as a form of maintaining “law and order" and "crowd control." 

On September 14, 2021, Gavin Newsom defeated the recall effort, receiving enough votes to stay in office. But the question still remains as to why the recall was able to happen in the first place? How did Newsom employ a winning strategy to offset it? And most importantly, what are the political implications regarding recalls with leaders currently in office moving forward?