Good morning, Governor Newsom, glad to see you have woken up and redeveloped your spine, and stand up to President Trump in the face of ICE raids and mobilization of the National Guard in response to No Kings demonstrations. However, Akshay Seetharam HM ‘27, along with many other California democrats want to see if you can capitalize on this political moment, taking a real stand against tyranny, instead of returning to your duplicitous ways.
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Shame on the governor: Gavin Newsom is his own worst enemy
Gavin Newsom continues to put his foot in his mouth of his own volition, in more and more surprising ways. Akshay Seethram, HM ’27 argues that Gavin Newsom has nothing to gain from this favorite hobby of his, and only hurts his imagine shows how power hungry and morally bankrupt he is by buddying up with alt-right commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk i the inaugural episode of his podcast, and then sitting by and mildly assenting with Kirk’s raving opinions and attacks on transgender athletes.
OPINION: Your guide to the off-year 2025 elections
Disappointed by the 2024 election results and wondering what’s next? Akshay Seetharam HM ’27 breaks down the key off-year races in 2025, from state Supreme Court battles in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania — where ideological control is up for grabs — to New York’s mayoral free-for-all. With courts at risk of shifting conservative and governorships on the line, these elections are an early test of the post-Trump landscape.
OPINION: A guide to ballot propositions
Are you a California native, are you looking at the proposition ballot and finding yourself endlessly confused by the legalese that inundates each entry? Fear not, Akshay Seetharam HM ’27 created a guide perfect for you, distilling the complexities of the ballot into more digestible pieces helping you make informed, measured decisions!