Proposition Results and What They Mean
As of November 12th, the results were finalized for 12 of California's state ballot measures. These propositions covered criminal justice reform, ride-share apps, dialysis clinics, stem cell research, property taxes, affirmative action and more
Are The Oscars Really Changing?
“Again the Academy is not meant to guide filmmaking but rather help put standards in place in order to be recognized in excellence. I do think in the Film and TV business right now there is a universal awareness we need to stop depicting characters based on racial stereotypes.”
Art Waits For No One!
LACMA, The Getty, and The Broad revamp their online programming bringing films, talks, music, and family programming to Angelenos at home.
A Glance at the New First Lady and Second Gentleman
Dr. Jill Biden, wife of President-elect Joe Biden, and Douglas Emhoff, husband of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, are making history this election in different ways.
The Brightest of Lights in the Darkest of Rooms
Joe Biden’s Vice Presidency was largely ceremonious ––he cast zero votes in the Senate while occupying the White House. He acted as the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, among other small legislative groups. Overall, he acted more as President Obama’s confidant than a political force. The same cannot be said of Pence.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is Among Us
Ocasio-Cortez, commonly known by the nickname "AOC" given to her by her community, has been known to use social media platforms spanning from Instagram to Twitter to share and inspire younger generations. Millions of Americans are resonating with her young and progressive voice through social media, something rare on the national political stage.
Trump Cries Fraud: A Refusal to Concede
Trump’s made claims that the “Lamestream Media” is not the one to call the election. Even though President-elect Biden gave his victory speech on Sat., Nov. 7, Trump seemingly has no plans to publicly concede. In the hours before major media networks declared Biden the president-elect, Trump took to Twitter to announce his own victory. “I WON THIS ELECTION, BY A LOT!” said Trump in a tweet that has been flagged by Twitter.
The Political Past of Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Joe Biden is no stranger to the White House. He spent eight years as vice president during the Obama administration, from 2009 to 2017. Come January 20, 2021, Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States.
The VP-Elect: A Woman of Firsts
Kamala Harris, Joe Biden’s running mate and former California Senator, has made history as the first Black, first South Asian-American, and first female elected as vice president. The 56-year-old Democrat is a woman of firsts; she was the first female District Attorney of San Francisco (2004-2011), the first female Attorney General of California (2011-2017), and the first Indian American in the U.S. Senate (2017-2020)
The Nation Reacts to Yet Another Historical Moment in 2020
Cities across the country shook with cheers and screams from 8:30 a.m. PST on, following several media outlets’ confirmation that former vice president Joe Biden had won the presidential election over incumbent Donald Trump. According to the Associated Press (AP), Biden won Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes and Nevada’s six electoral votes, putting him over the 270 needed to win the race.
The Electoral College
While puzzling to those unfamiliar with it, the Electoral College is more American than apple pie.
VP-elect Kamala Harris isn’t the Voice That we Wanted, but The One We Need.
Her “Back on Track” program is a 12-18 month program that focuses on education, employment, and 220 hours of community service. First-time nonviolent felony offenders were eligible to participate in this program rather than going into the prison system.
All Hail Queen Kamala
“To the children of this country, regardless of your gender, our country has sent you a clear message: dream with ambition, lead with conviction and see yourself in a way that others may not. Simply because they’ve never seen it before.”
Having COVID-19 During the Election
The weekend before the election my physical health began to improve, and my mental health started to tank. Through Election Day my anxiety shot through the roof. Existential dread found its way in, stress manifested, and I was overwhelmed with an array of other unrecognizable emotions.
A Real Patriot’s Guide to Veterans Day
As Veterans Day approaches this election year it’s more important than ever to remember what November 11 represents.
Continuing to Salute our Veterans During a Pandemic
“we are grateful that it’s Veterans Day,” but what are people going to do for the veterans, other than enjoy a sale that uses their name?
The Corsair: Issue 6 (SPECIAL EDITION) (Fall 2020)
The Corsair: Issue 6 (SPECIAL EDITION) (Fall 2020)