Intersectionality Explained

If you’re on social media or are interested in left-wing politics, you have doubtlessly heard of the term “intersectionality.” And if you know anything about current right-wing commentators or politicians, you will know that they seem to think intersectionality is a left-wing…

Trump and Biden Face off in the First Presidential Debate

President Donald Trump: A Sexist and an Assaulter

*trigger warning: discussion of sexual violence and harassment*

President Donald Trump has a questionable history with women. He has a laundry list of sexual misconduct and assault allegations, along with a history of…

Voter Suppression: The Real Reason Young People Don’t Vote

When I saw the registration booth at my school, I immediately pre-registered to vote. I look forward to casting my ballot more than any other privilege of turning eighteen- not that jury duty doesn’t sound thrilling. As a…

Welcome to “Dump Trump”

by Amy Muithya

Preventative Destruction

For more than a week, the advertised pale summer skies of sunny California have ceased to exist. The streaks of blue pastels once etched into the sky have been replaced by a grotesque veil of thick gray smoke, suffocating life below. Medical masks that rationed during the COVID-19…

Decriminalize Sex Work!

I know what you’re thinking. Decriminalize sex work? Why would we do that? Isn’t there a reason that sex work is such a tabooed industry?

Before I get into how decriminalizing sex work could actually lead to a safer industry (an industry that, whether you like…

COVID-19 Heightens Need for Safe Consumption Sites

The present pandemic has stripped many Californians of the communities and places they once cherished. For one vulnerable population, however, the lack of support and resources available during quarantine has exacerbated their illness. With…

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy Must Propel Us to Fight Harder

I learned of her passing from a text from a group chat: “RBG died.”

I instantly called my friend and we processed her death together. A few minutes later, I heard my parents talking about her death. A…

Suburban Women are Choosing Biden

In the months leading up to any election, battleground states are the absolute focus. However, there is a more specific demographic who will most likely decide the 2020 election: suburban women in swing states. Both the Biden and Trump campaigns know that “the story of…