Why California's Climate Law Still Matters to the World

How Rosalía Helped Me Embrace My Imperfect Spanish

Exploring the rise of Spanglish, this personal essay highlights how the hybrid language offers comfort and cultural connection to those navigating dual identities in a rapidly globalizing world.

Let Noncitizens Vote

Since the “Big Lie” about noncitizens voting in California is never going away, let’s turn it into a beautiful truth. Let’s make this the last election in which noncitizens are unable to register and vote.

How the Affordability Crisis Broke the American Dream

The American Dream is fading as an affordability crisis creates a K-shaped economy, fueling deep frustration and a breakdown of trust between citizens and their leaders.

Which Team Should I Root For?

Four minutes and seven seconds into sudden death overtime, American defender Megan Keller backhanded a shot past Canadian goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens to clinch gold for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.

Where Does the ‘Monstrous Bitch’ Come From?

A recent lawsuit brought forward by surviving relatives of a Black woman in Texas is terrifyingly indicative of where we are as a culture. In late 2024, 37-year-old Tierra Walker went to the emergency room after suffering a seizure. She learned there that she was pregnant.