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Trump is trying to erase history with the end of birthright citizenship
By: Daimler Koch, Online Editor Illustration by Milan Rafaelov On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order to end...
6 days ago2 min read
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To stop Trump, Congress Democrats will need to play the long game
By: Daimler Koch, Online Editor Illustration by Milan Rafaelov America appears to be heading towards a constitutional crisis. President...
Mar 33 min read
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Op-Ed: Immigrants Should be Celebrated, not Condemned
The Republican Party’s tactic of using immigrants as a political boogeyman has gotten old. By: Jessica Guo, Special to The Star “They’re...
Nov 6, 20243 min read
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Op-Ed: sports and politics
By: Alex Diaz, Sports Editor It was 1918, at Fenway Park. Game four of the World Series. The Boston Red Sox were battling the Chicago...
Nov 6, 20243 min read
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There’s no Debate About the Influence of Social Media and American Politics.
The debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump revealed an aspect of politics hidden by previous debates: humor. By: Daimler Koch,...
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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Biden's empty plea for voter support
Biden has lost young voter support in the handling of the conflict between Israel and Palestine and is desperately trying to win it back...
Mar 23, 20243 min read
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Trump’s tribulations steadily growing
Despite the mounting indictment, 45 idyls in self-praise, unfettered by legal woes. Staff Writer, Asher Miles Editorial illustration by...
Dec 7, 20232 min read
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House finally finds their new voice or next problem
Four tedious rounds of voting results appoint of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Staff Writer, Asher Miles After weeks of...
Nov 6, 20232 min read
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Israel-Hamas war foots the bill no one can afford
Innocent civilians pay the price. By Milan Rafaelov, editor-in-chief First-person perspective Los Angeles Emergency Protest in Pershing...
Nov 6, 20233 min read
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Constituents should call for Feinstein to resign
The 89-year-old California senator faces pressure following a three-month absence. Opinion by Asher Miles, Staff Writer Peek-a -boo....
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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Debt forgiveness only a drop in the bucket
Administration needs to take additional steps to lower the cost of college. Opinion by Kevin Khachatryan, Staff Writer While the Biden...
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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The boy who cried “woke”
Wokeness has become conservatives’ umbrella term to delegitimize everything they do not agree with. Opinion by Asher Miles, Staff Writer...
Apr 28, 20233 min read
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A low bar to jump. Biden is millenials’ best president… so far
High-inflation rates, low approval scores and awkward speech gaffes put the 46th president’s time in office ahead of his predecessors....
Apr 13, 20233 min read
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Carter shows the way for post-presidency
Former president’s life defined by humanitarian record, not his years in office. Opinion by Asher Miles, Staff Writer “I’ll never tell a...
Mar 2, 20232 min read
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Trump announces third presidential bid
The former president’s announcement comes amid headwinds due to his endorsed candidates’ poor performance in the midterms. By Isaac...
Nov 17, 20222 min read
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Caruso one-up’s Bass in mayoral midterm election
Rick Caruso and Karen Bass are still fighting their way to the seat of Los Angeles Mayor with a 2.4 percent difference. By Natalie...
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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Progressive propositions win as votes continue to be accumulated
California voters pull through in highly contested and heated election. By Asher Miles, Staff Writer With a four-year increase of 383,933...
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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Villanueva voted out as Angelenos seek reform
The incumbent sheriff conceded to former Long Beach chief of police Robert Luna. By Kevin Khachatryan, Staff Writer Sheriff Alex...
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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Angelenos pass Measure LA
Over 55 percent of voters approved the district’s fifth and largest bond to date. By Andres Sanchez, Nicholas Orozco and Griffin O’Rourke...
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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Vote grassroots; vote Duenas
Activist and mother Angelica Dueñas vies for the 29th District representative seat against ten-year incumbent Tony Cardenas. Opinion by...
Nov 7, 20222 min read
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Angelica Dueñas is “ready to seize the moment in the San Fernando Valley”
A year into her second campaign for California’s 29th District, the Valley College alumna says she’s ready to bring resources back to her...
May 26, 20223 min read
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson faced varying responses during confirmation hearings
The two major political parties clashed in the hearings as one presented a line of questioning worthy of a qualified judge while the...
Mar 28, 20223 min read
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President Biden held first State of the Union address
The President stated his plans to carry out actions discussed in the March 1 speech. By Emily Faith Grodin, Staff Writer President Joe...
Mar 17, 20222 min read
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Big Pharma, Insulin Prices and Elections
The 2020 presidential elections thrust insulin prices into the spotlight. Here is why 2022 voters need to track this issue. Opinion by...
Dec 25, 20214 min read
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Twelfth District Councilman asked to resign after corruption allegations
John Lee is facing accusations of bribery in connection with the scandal councilmember Mitch Englander was indicted for in January. By...
Nov 24, 20213 min read
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COP26 climate summit creates new goals to fight climate crisis
World leaders gather to make commitments to cut global emissions. By Emily Faith Grodin, Staff Writer The COP26 Climate Summit, also...
Nov 17, 20212 min read
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“Los Angeles is ready”: Congress invests over a trillion in infrastructure
President Biden is set to sign the historic legislation next week. By Matthew Royer, Political News Editor U.S. Congress passed a $1.2...
Nov 13, 20212 min read
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Democrats lose momentum; Virginia goes red
GOP makes gains on Election Day, reshaping the American political landscape. By Matthew Royer, Political News Editor Virginia has a new...
Nov 3, 20212 min read
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City Council redistricting leaves Valley College unclear in its representative
Either Paul Krekorian or Nithya Raman will represent Valley Glen upon approval of map. By Matthew Royer, Political News Editor Valley...
Oct 24, 20212 min read
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U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with controversial matters as new term begins
The Supreme Court is back in session and some big topics are up for debate. By Emily Faith Grodin, Staff Writer With the U.S. Supreme...
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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LA mayoral race grows as Rep. Karen Bass joins the fray
Bass joins a crowded field including two council members and the city attorney. By Matthew Royer, Political News Editor With Mayor Eric...
Oct 3, 20213 min read
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VP appointed, president claims bias
ASU’s most recent election sparked a heated debate among the committee. By Isaac Dektor, News Editor The Valley College ASU appointed a...
Oct 3, 20212 min read
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State legislature sends plethora of housing bills to the governor’s desk
On the last days of the legislature’s session, housing-focused bills are passed and sent for executive approval. By Matthew Royer,...
Sep 22, 20212 min read
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Recall Election: Two questions for Californians
With an election closely approaching and early voting ongoing, many are still confused on what the Gubernatorial Recall Election entails....
Sep 4, 20212 min read
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Don’t give Cheney your grief
In a week that saw Rep. Liz Cheney become the left’s newest star witness in their case against the modern-GOP, many need to realize she...
May 19, 20213 min read
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U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla launches two new deals
Shortly after announcing his campaign for reelection, Sen. Alex Padilla shifts to reintroduce the Green New Deal to Congress. By Matthew...
May 5, 20212 min read
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SB 93 helps California workers who were laid off during the pandemic
Senate Bill 93 makes individuals eligible to be rehired and has a set of guidelines to follow the process. By Megan Reyes, Staff Writer...
Apr 30, 20212 min read
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Biden administration looks into vaccine passports
As more states are opening and easing up on their restrictions, President Joe Biden is considering the possibility of vaccine passports...
Apr 4, 20212 min read
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Potential Democrat candidates for California governor as recall election looms
With a recall election all but certain, speculation arises that California Democrats will have to decide whether they will run as a...
Mar 30, 20212 min read
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End the embargo
Ending the U.S. embargo on Cuba is a win-win: it will save lives and create wealth. Isaac Dektor, Staff Writer The United States embargo...
Mar 23, 20213 min read
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Biden sights on new goal: Independence Day victory over COVID-19
As the U.S. reaches 100 million vaccinations in the administration’s first 100 days, President Joe Biden proposes a new objective.
Mar 18, 20212 min read
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Valley College alumna Angelica Dueñas launches campaign for California’s 29th District
Former Sun Valley Neighborhood Council President Angelica Dueñas is hoping to represent her home district in challenging an incumbent of...
Mar 12, 20213 min read
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CPAC 2021 signifies the death of the “Party of Lincoln”
CPAC arrived in Orlando with one goal: canceling Abraham Lincoln and replacing him with their political martyr, Donald J. Trump. Opinion...
Mar 7, 20213 min read
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San Fernando Valley native Alex Padilla takes on Washington in the Senate
After joining the Senate in January, the junior senator from California set his own goals within the Democratic caucus. By Matthew Royer,...
Mar 6, 20212 min read
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Republicans acquit Trump
After a short impeachment with large amounts of evidence against former president Donald J. Trump, Republicans vote to acquit.
Feb 22, 20214 min read
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Trump will burn it down on the way out — and Republicans will let him
As the last gasp of the Trump presidential run for 2020 comes to an end, he and Republicans continue to threaten American democracy by...
Nov 19, 20202 min read
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As Kamala Harris prepares for vice presidency, options to fill her U.S. Senate seat remain plentiful
California Gov. Gavin Newsom must choose a candidate to fill Harris’ post for the remaining two years of the term. By Marcos Franco,...
Nov 17, 20203 min read
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Election proposition conclusions: What changes Californians can expect
The fate of 12 state measures have been decided by California voters. By Marcos Franco, Cassandra Nava, and Aimee Martinez Californians...
Nov 11, 20205 min read
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Biden wins the 2020 presidential election
Joe Biden was elected the 46th president of the United States on Saturday morning, days after Election Day. By Solomon Smith, Political...
Nov 7, 20203 min read
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Nov 4, 20203 min read
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