Politics, Issue 6 2023


California’s Three Successful 2022 Ballot Propositions

By Faith Gonia

Covering a wide range of fields, the 2022 state propositions of California addressed nationwide issues ranging from climate change to a tax increase on millionaires. Met with a measly seven propositions, voters passed three…

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How Santa Clara County Republicans Lost Their Grip

By Maddon Hoh-Choi

Santa Clara County, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, has traditionally been a Republican stronghold. However, in recent years the county has seen a shift towards the Democratic Party, leading to the loss of Republican control.

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George Santos’ Lies 

By Anjali Nayak 

George Santos, whose election to Congress helped Republicans clinch a narrow majority in the House of Representatives, built his platform as the self proclaimed “embodiment of the American dream.”

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Rep. Katie Porter Announces Senate Run, Sets Stage for a 2024 Showdown

By Maddon Hoh-Choi

On January 10th, Representative Katie Porter (D-Orange County) announced a 2024 run for U.S. Senate that is currently held by Dianne Feinstein. Though many pundits guessed that she would run, some were surprised by the timing

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15th Times’ the Charm

By Cat Kemp

After a long and eventful vote for the House of Representatives speakership, Republican Kevin McCarthy from Bakersfield, California was elected.

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Page Editors: Carter Cormier & Maddon Hoh-Choi