Prop. 4: Climate Crisis or Environmental Stewardship?
Proposition 4 is labeled as “supporting safe drinking water, wildfire prevention, and protecting communities and natural lands from climate risks.”
But how exactly would it fund and enact these programs, and how are they different than the current environmental policy of the state of California?
Prop. 2: The Public School System & the Taxpayer
Proposition 2 asks voters to approve additional funding for public school infrastructure. But with a state budget that already spends its highest percentage on education, will incurring more debt solve the identified problems?
Prop. 33: Is Rent Control the Solution to the California Housing Crisis?
The California housing market is one of the most expensive in the country; but it’s not just homebuyers who are feeling its financial effects, the rental market is priced just as high. Proposition 33 seeks to expand local governments’ abilities to enact rent control, in the hopes of lowering the price of rent for millions across the state. But is rent control the best solution to this problem?
Prop. 36: Cracking Down on Theft & Drug Crime
Proposition 36 is being described as the most contentious issue on the California ballot this November. What is it all about and why is it so contentious?
Decoding Democracy: California’s Legislative Process Explained
Before diving into understanding what is on the ballot this election, it would be helpful to first understand how the legislative process works in California. After all, to meaningfully engage in the process, citizens must know how they are represented and where their participation makes an impact.
Your Voice Matters: Why Engage in Politics
Do you believe that you, personally, have the power to make a difference in the world around you? Do you think that the state of politics and culture in America today have any relation to your actions, values, and decisions?