National Parks: Working To Recover After Shutdown
When the federal government shut down on October 1st, national parks across the country became drastically understaffed and underfunded. For 43 days, more than 67% […]
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Oh, SNAP! Innovation Amidst SNAP Cuts
On November 1, 2025, 42 million Americans’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were suspended due to the ongoing repercussions of the government shutdown. During […]
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Prop 50: California Takes Major Step in Redistricting Reform
In a special election on November 4, California voters passed Proposition 50—also known as the “Election Rigging Response Act”—an amendment to California’s constitution that would […]
NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Breaks Barriers
On November 4, 2025, Democratic Socialist Zohran Kwame Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral election with 50.78% of votes, making him the first Muslim and […]
“Let’s Go, San Francisco:” Mayor Lurie Champions Social Media
Scrolling through TikTok or Instagram as a San Franciscan, it is hard to miss Daniel Lurie. Since taking office in January 2025, the mayor has […]
Medicaid Cuts Test San Francisco’s Safety-Net
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1, or the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which the Congressional Budget Office predicts will cut Medicaid […]
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Inside Columbia’s Campus Amidst Trump Attacks
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Columbia Public Safety officers clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters during a demonstration in the University’s Butler Library. Reports from Columbia’s student […]
Lawyers Fight Back Against Trump’s Attacks on Legal Profession
On March 6, 2025, the Trump Administration issued Executive Order (EO) 14230, suspending Perkins Coie, an American law firm based in Seattle, Washington, from accessing […]
Diversity of Thought: An Overlooked Pillar of American Education
Amid a politically tense national and international climate—fueled by the 2024 presidential election and the first 100 days under the Trump administration—higher education institutions including […]
Lurie Faces Support and Backlash in First Six Months
Every four years, over 500,000 San Francisco voters elect the highest paid mayor in the United States. However, in this particular January 8 inauguration, Daniel […]
