All students will grow to be adults with responsibilities and will be affected by the government. Political awareness is an important life skill because it informs people about future policies, and events. So, how much do students know about politics currently? Students around campus were asked about their general knowledgeContinue Reading
With the increase of political polar-ization among American citizens, it’s no surprise that political opinions are becoming louder within educational institutions. Social studies teacher Ana M. Pardo describes herself as a moderate with lib- eral leanings, especially on the issue of wealth redistribution. “We all owe each other something asContinue Reading
On Nov. 5, 2024, Milpitas will elect On Nov. 5, 2024, Milpitas will elect a new mayor. However, some citizens may still not know much about the candidates. The Union sat down with the three of the mayor candidates. Hon Lien, a current council member, was a business owner whoContinue Reading
One of the most unique aspects of California’s political system is how every single California citizen can participate in a direct democracy. Through California State Propositions, citizens can directly influence laws and regulations, bypassing the need to rely solely on their representatives to vote in their favor. Ten different propositionsContinue Reading