Joe Biden’s pardon of his son is mired in hypocrisy

Share: Joe Biden’s recent pardoning of his son Hunter Biden for his federal tax evasion and illegal firearm possession is disgraceful and a stain to the democratic party. It is incredibly evident that Biden does not care for the integrity of his party or for himself anymore considering it is highly unlikely he will ever run for president again, it seems he just doesn’t care about his presidential promises now that he is exiting office.  Hunter Biden was accused of illegally purchasing a firearm in …

Trump lied about Project 25 but welcoming all its goons into the White House

Share: Trump has likely lied once again, but the revelation is horrifying more so than it is obvious. This new lie of his revolves around Project 2025, a conservative wishlist written by various authors. The conservative initiative was published by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank that has rejected fighting against climate change, believes that the Black Lives Matter organization is a Marxist insurgency ploy, and has less than positive views on critical race theory. It isn’t too hard to understand why anyone who …

Trump’s secret donors prove America needs to stop electing liars

Share: With Donald Trump recently keeping his presidential transition donors a secret, he continues to push the boundaries of how unpresidential a singular man can be, and he doesn’t give a damn at all. Regardless of how much of a troglodyte Trump is, the public needs to also focus attention to whom he keeps in his circle. Especially since they hold just as much (if not more) power than Trump has, and many of them also enjoy the luxury of obscurity. Trump has been keeping …

Trump’s Second Act

Share: Three weeks have passed since Americans reelected a man who cannot legally own a gun, yet will once again assume the role of commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. For many, Donald Trump’s improbable political comeback has been a moment of reckoning—particularly in liberal strongholds like Los Angeles, where his victory blindsided many who underestimated the durability of his populist appeal. Beyond the shock of the election, however, it is Trump’s Cabinet picks that are stoking the most anxiety and astonishment. The irony …

Musk, and Trump, and Putin, Oh My!

Share: In recent months, Allegations of Musk’s communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin, coupled with his close ties to Trump, present a troubling intersection of technology, geopolitics, and personal ambition. This trio raises critical questions about U.S. national security, democracy, and the unchecked power of oligarchic billionaires. At the heart of the concerns are reports suggesting Musk has maintained direct contact with Putin since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war. While these reports remain unverified, their implications are stark. Musk’s SpaceX operates Starlink, a satellite …

Keep fascism out of sports

Share: Colin Kaepernick’s blackballing by the NFL becomes an even bigger issue when players like Nick Bosa and Harrison Butker are freely allowed to display utter ignorance and bigotry. As a fan of the 49ers and as a Mexican-American, the decision of Nick Bosa to wear a ‘Make America Great Again’ hat on a postgame interview following the 49ers victory in week 8 is just preposterous. This isn’t the NFL’s first run with political discourse entering national news. Colin Kaepernick’s decision to kneel during the …

Republican promises to protect victims of rape are mired in blatant hypocrisy

Share: Grappling with the outcome of one of its most controversial and divisive elections, America’s TV screens are flooded with a myriad of controversial campaign ads advocating for one candidate or another. Much of this recent backlash has been attributed to a series of ads run by candidate Juan Ciscomani, a republican politician running for the seat of Arizona’s 6th congressional district.  In late September, Ciscomani published a series of political ads in which he clarified his stance on issues such as abortion and contraceptive …

Staff and former students of PUSD, vote Yes on R and EE

Share: In 2022, Pasadena voters were given the chance to impact the future of Pasadena City College when Measure PCC was on the ballot. Upgrading technology, infrastructure, as well as improving student access to courses in trade, STEM, and medical-adjacent fields were what the measure defined the $565 million in bond money’s purpose to be. This measure, fortunately for the school, passed, and we see the results of this funding in the institution. Measures such as this one allow for education to be a valued …

Yahya Sinwar is dead, and Netanyahu’s foot is still on the gas

Share: The assassination of Yahya will prove to not have any impact on Benjamin Netanyahu from ending the genocide occuring in Gaza. With the assassination, many high level political figures such as U.S. secretary of state Anthony Blinken, and vice president Kamala Harris have suggested that the “war” in Gaza could finally come to an end.  “This moment gives us an opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza,” Harris said. “and it must end such that Israel is secure, the hostages are released, the …

EDITORIAL: When billionaires meddle in media, democracy pays the price

Share: In a time when democracy faces unprecedented threats, the decision by the billionaire owners of the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post to suppress their own editorial boards’ endorsements of Kamala Harris is alarming. This move, framed as a gesture toward journalistic objectivity, reveals a deeper, more troubling erosion of press freedom and accountability. As student journalists, we believe that this silence, enforced by the publications’ billionaire owners, is a far more significant political statement than any endorsement could ever be. This editorial …