The Bay Area, home to one of the first Tesla factories, is in the center of a growing wave of political unrest. With the introduction of the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) under President Trump’s second term, new players have entered the spotlight—namely Elon Musk.
Dying. Dangerous. Destructive.
Post-pandemic, people have used all of these adjectives to describe San Francisco. To them, the city is apparently barren, everyone is using fentanyl, everything is closing, and nowhere is safe.
On Wednesday, February 19th, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, took to social media sharing a post with implications that are extremely troubling for the future of the nation.
n late January of this year, President Trump signed an order to effectively eradicate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across the government.
In one of the nation’s most restrictive and sweeping measures regarding unhoused people, Fremont has banned “camping” on any public property, effectively criminalizing homelessness. The ordinance passed in February with a 6-1 vote prohibits storing personal property on any public property, while limiting camping on both public and private property. With often vague and open-ended wording, the ordinance also takes a step towards criminalizing providing assistance to the unhoused.
The past few months have been quite overwhelming and confusing politically speaking for teenagers across the country. The 2024 election and the recent inauguration have been surrounded by endless opinions and controversy. Social media has turned into a cacophony of misinformation, extremist views, arguments, and conspiracy theories. For these reasons and more, many people in our generation have strayed away from politics. However, we strongly believe that more high schoolers should get involved in politics.
January 20th, 2025 marked a historic day in the United States as Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President. In his inauguration speech, Trump addressed his agenda for the next term, focusing particularly on immigration.
Holidays are meant for family, food, and fun, right? But what about politics? Many believe discussing serious topics like politics during Thanksgiving or Christmas is a bad idea because it could spoil the mood. While I understand that perspective, I think the holidays provide a great opportunity for these discussions.
Politics has always sparked lengthy discussions, debates, and even long-standing disputes. But how can anyone decide where they stand without knowing what’s happening? That’s why, for the 2024-2025 school year, I’ll be serving as your political columnist for the Hatchet. I’ll keep you informed on both local and national political events, so you’re always up to date with what’s going on in the world.