Politics
No, Ivanka Trump is Not Going to Save Us
April 19, 2017
No, Ivanka Trump is Not Going to Save Us
Ivanka Trump may be beautiful and brilliant, but she has everything to gain from being silent on rights she claims…
Trump’s “Presidential-ness” and the Forgotten Travel Ban
April 18, 2017
Trump’s “Presidential-ness” and the Forgotten Travel Ban
Trump’s minimalist approach to Syria and its refugees is hypocritical and puts lives at risk.
What’s in an Ally? Trump’s Disingenuous Attempt at Solidarity
April 14, 2017
What’s in an Ally? Trump’s Disingenuous Attempt at Solidarity
Trump declares April National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
What’s at Stake in France’s Presidential Election
April 14, 2017
What’s at Stake in France’s Presidential Election
How a political amateur, a war crimes denier, and a former Trotskyist are leading the polls.
Proposed Ballot Measure Highlights Anti-Immigrant Sentiment
April 13, 2017
Proposed Ballot Measure Highlights Anti-Immigrant Sentiment
In early April of this year, a man from Yucaipa, California proposed a ballot measure to deny undocumented children access…
Vigilance Still Matters in “Sanctuary Cities”
March 13, 2017
Vigilance Still Matters in “Sanctuary Cities”
Making a city a sanctuary for undocumented people requires more than just the title. While promises to protect undocumented communities…
Unwrapping Trump’s Ideology (or lack thereof): Maintaining Democracy is Most Important
March 11, 2017
Unwrapping Trump’s Ideology (or lack thereof): Maintaining Democracy is Most Important
Rather than join in the name game of is-or-is-not fascist, stay focused on what is at stake regardless: democracy.
International Women’s Day’s Labor Movement History
March 7, 2017
International Women’s Day’s Labor Movement History
“A Day Without a Woman,” the women’s strike planned for International Women’s Day, is by nature a statement about the…
Beyond Bathrooms: What Trump’s Recent Federal Guidance Really Means
March 7, 2017
Beyond Bathrooms: What Trump’s Recent Federal Guidance Really Means
The recent federal guidance places an emphasis on protecting heterosexual, cis-normative individuals while ignoring the trans population proven to be…
(Vote) NO on Measure S
February 27, 2017
(Vote) NO on Measure S
To truly ensure that the integrity of Los Angeles neighborhoods is kept intact, the city should focus on building new,…