Thirty years ago, bright lights and bustling press concentrated on the testimony of Professor Anita Hill— the brave former colleague of then-Judge Clarence Thomas— as she shared her story of sexual harassment with the world. Prior to Hill’s testimony, Thomas, nominated by President George H.W. Bush for the Supreme Court, was noted for his commendable […]
Tag: Kamala Harris
Who Is California’s New Senator, Alex Padilla?
With Kamala Harris as our new Vice President, California’s constituents were fervently waiting to see who Governor Gavin Newsom would choose to fill Harris’ seat as California’s senator. After much anticipation and speculation, Governor Newsom announced that he was electing California’s Secretary of State Alex Padilla for the esteemed position. On January 20, 2021, 47 […]
South Asians in American Politics
The rise of the right in India follows global trends of conservative influence. On the contrary, there has been a rise in South Asian Americans taking part in American politics, the prime example being Kamala Harris’ ascent to the Vice President of the United States. BPR staff writer Vidhi Prasad sat down to talk with […]
Medicare for All: Resolving the Affordability Crisis Obamacare Didn’t
Prior to the enactment of the Affordable Care Act — or, as it is more commonly known, Obamacare — health insurance in the United States failed Americans in two significant ways: it did not cover a sizable amount of the country, and it did not make healthcare affordable. Health insurance companies were legally allowed to […]
The Democrats’ Dilemma: Purity vs. Pragmatism in the 2020 Election
“United Against Hate” Living in Berkeley, it doesn’t take more than a short walk around the campus to see “United Against Hate” signs posted near lecture halls and local businesses. It’s an idealistic message, one that reflects the progressive politics that Berkeley is so well known for. But does this catchphrase reflect the dynamics among […]
(R-CA): Is It Possible? A Republican’s Quest To Reclaim California’s Senate Seat
What is the cost of being a Republican – much less a conservative – in the state of California? Contrary to popular belief, it is not completely condemning. After all, this is the state that produced Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, the latter whom is arguably the father of modern American conservatism. But in […]
Kamala Harris: A Bid For Boxer’s Seat
On Thursday, January 8, 2015, California Senator Barbara Boxer announced she will be retiring following the end of her term, leaving the first open California Senate seat since 1992, The Year of the Woman. Boxer’s leave has nothing to do with her age, she informed viewers of that she is leaving the Senate to return […]
A Possible Return of Partisan Gerrymandering
As the Arizona State Legislature resumes its fight to reinstate gerrymandering for congressional districts, California may also witness the rebirth of gerrymandering in future elections. The case, Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, is pending before the U.S. Supreme Court, which has decided to hear oral arguments from Arizona attorneys on March 2 and […]