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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.

Stop the Hate

More Voter Participation Could Lead to Less Hate

La Opinion - Nov 4, 2024

A three-day festival in Santa Barbara tried to encourage residents to participate in the elections and to report hate crimes, amid live music, art workshops, and crafts.

Stop the Hate

LA Latino Community Fights Surge of Anti-Immigrant Hate During Election Season

Ethnic Media Services - Nov 1, 2024

To prevent hate acts and crimes, Los Angeles County involved local Latino consulates to join the LA vs Hate campaign.

How Californians Can Vote

Selen Ozturk - Oct 28, 2024

With November 5 less than two weeks away, how can Californians make sure their vote counts?

Language Access a Barrier to Elections for Communities Nationwide

Peter Schurmann - Oct 24, 2024

A new report finds that gaps in election legislation including the Voting Rights Act excludes many Limited English Proficient communities across the country.

Foreign Adversaries Are Threatening US Elections With Disinformation

Sunita Sohrabji - Oct 24, 2024

Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner says Russia, China, and Iran have been spreading deep fakes at warp speed levels.

New Polling Shows Strong Support for Harris Among Younger Voters of Color

Peter Schurmann - Oct 22, 2024

A pair of voter surveys released this week offer some encouraging news for the Harris camp just two weeks out from the November 5 election.

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.

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...