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Elections '24

The 2024 Presidential election year has begun. What are the issues? What are the stakes? And why is this year so critical for the future direction of the country? Follow EMS as we look to answer these questions through reporting, analysis, in-depth interviews and more.

Politics

San Francisco’s Chinese Political Leadership Wanes Even as Voting Power Peaks

Peter Schurmann - Dec 16, 2024

As the Chinese American vote reaches its peak in city politics, there are fewer Chinese elected officials today than at any time in a generation.

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Against Access Threats, Ensuring Votes Count This November

Selen Ozturk - Oct 21, 2024

With the presidential elections just three weeks away, voters and election officials nationwide are facing historically high threats to voting access.

Op-Ed

Trump’s Obsession with Mass Deportation

Edward Kissam - Oct 18, 2024

With the election nearing, it is now more crucial than ever to look closely at how Trump’s plans might play out, especially on mass deportation.

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Kamala Harris’ Response to Gaza Disappoints, But Does Not Dissuade Young Voters

Sunaina Tadakamalla - Oct 17, 2024

As November swiftly approaches and ballots sit on kitchen tables waiting to be marked, the question of whether youth political engagement around the Israel-Hamas...

Immigration

Swing State Majorities Support Path to Citizenship Over Mass Deportation

Peter Schurmann - Oct 10, 2024

The findings offer a rare point of bi-partisan agreement on what is one of the most contentious issues shaping this election season.

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Who’s at Risk Under Project 2025?

Selen Ozturk - Oct 8, 2024

Project 2025 poses an "existential threat" to immigrant, reproductive, LGBTQ+, climate and health protections nationwide, policy leaders warn.

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Trump and Vance Face Criminal Charges for Inducing Violence in Ohio

Sunita Sohrabji - Oct 3, 2024

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance are facing criminal charges for inciting panic and violence in Springfield, Ohio.

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Asian American Leaders Lambast JD Vance for Demonizing Migrants During VP Debate

Sunita Sohrabji - Oct 2, 2024

Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance continued his party's demonization of migrants Oct. 1 in his debate with opponent Tim Walz.

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Immigration Misinformation Targets Decisive U.S. Latino Vote

Selen Ozturk - Oct 1, 2024

If not countered, misinformation targeting immigrants and Latinos will be make-or-break this election year.

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Harris Dominates Trump Among Latino and AAPI Voters

Sunita Sohrabji - Sep 26, 2024

Harris leads Trump by 38 points in a survey of AAPI voters. 57% of Latino voters also say they are planning to vote for or leaning towards the Democratic candidate.

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Mass Deportations Would Be Disastrous for the US Economy

Sunita Sohrabji - Sep 12, 2024

Trump’s proposal to deport at least 15 million migrants would shrink the US Economy by at least $1 trillion.

Op-Ed

Gen Z Needs to Look Beyond the Memes

Jeannine Chiang - Sep 12, 2024

This morning in my United States Government and Politics class, a simple question from my teacher prompted an unexpectedly heavy silence: “Who watched the...

Elections '24