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State Democrats plan election party with Pelosi

Speaker Nancy Pelosi expected to join the virtual event

Tyler Perches, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congresswoman Barbara Lee are set to join the California Democratic Party during the Celebration of the Grassroots Election Night Party.

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City College to host post-election forum

The forum will be hosted one day after the election

Will Mauriz, Contributor • November 3, 2020

San Diego City College President Ricky Shabazz will be part of a post-election forum on Nov.4, one day after the election, on the school YouTube channel.

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Lorena Gonzalez pushes #NoOn22

Gonzalez authored Assembly Bill 5, which would be overturned if Prop 22 passes

Marlena Harvey, News Editor • November 3, 2020

Lorena Gonzalez took to Twitter on Election Day to show her support for #NoOn22 in a push for equal rights for app-based drivers.

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Early voter numbers top 12 million in California

California Secretary of State releases early numbers

Lucas Barreto, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

Ahead of Election Day, Californians have cast 12,780,739 ballots, according to a tweet by the office of California Secretary of State Alex Padilla.

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OPINION: Prop 18 shapes positive habit in young voters

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • October 28, 2020

Proposition 18 amends the California Constitution to permit 17-year-olds to vote in primary and special elections, with the expectation they will turn 18 by the next general election and otherwise be eligible to vote.

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City College SUBIR hosts a virtual event about women in STEM

Virtual event hosted by SUBIR, SACNAS engaged students in discussion about Chicanx and Latinx womxn in STEM

Katia Pechenkina, Staff Writer • October 22, 2020

STEM fields contribute to some of the most exciting and cutting-edge advancements humankind has ever seen. But they also lack diversity.

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Proposition 18: Primary voting for 17-year-olds

Proposition 18 would permit 17-year-olds to vote earlier

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • October 19, 2020

Proposition 18 would permit 17-year-olds to vote in primary and special elections.

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Proposition 24: Privacy rights initiative

Existing consumer data privacy laws, rights will be expanded if Prop 24 passes

Tyler Perches, Staff Writer • October 19, 2020

Proposition 24 would allow existing consumer data privacy laws and rights will be expanded.

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Proposition 21: Local rent control initiative

Replaces housing act that dates back to 1995

Rachel de la Torre and Gabriel Schneider • October 16, 2020

Proposition 21 would replace the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, which allowed local governments to use rent control in some cases. It has been in effect since 1995.

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Proposition 16: Affirmative action repeal (with video)

Proposition 16 threatens to reverse affirmative action policies in California

Ryan Hoeffs, Staff Writer • October 15, 2020

Proposition 16 would repeal Proposition 209, which banned the state from discriminating against or favoring any individual on the basis of their race or sex.

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City College wants you to rock the vote

Rock the Vote, City College want to educate students

Tyler Perches, Staff Writer • October 13, 2020

With the election coming up, this week's Rock the Vote Forum helps voters by educating them on what’s on the ballot.

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BLOG: Free, affordable resources for City College students in need

Here is a list of resources for students at City College

Lucas Barreto and Tyler Perches • October 8, 2020

San Diego Community College held a Hunger Action Day in partnership with San Diego Food Bank on Tuesday, Oct. 6. If you require assistance but missed the day, resources are available to you.

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