Author: Ali Gagliardi
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Trump’s Immigration Agenda Worsens Food Insecurity In East Los Angeles
Anne Marie Molina, Program Supervisor of Housing Counselling at East LA Community Corporation (ELACC), grew up keenly aware of the imprint oppressive immigration policy had on her family. “My mother was born in 1954. In 1954, Operation Wetback happened,” she said. “So I don’t feel like there’s ever been a time in my community where…
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Progressive Patriotism: Democrats Reclaim the American Flag
At Saturday’s “No Kings” rally in El Segundo, clever signs and inflatable costumes lined Main St., inviting honking and cheers from drivers passing by. The most eye-catching demonstration, however, was a return to tradition: the sea of stars and stripes that characterized the protest. The all-American display was particularly striking given that American pride has…
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Fashion Trends To Watch As The Economy Trends Down
What’s everyone wearing to watch the stock market plummet? According to J.P. Morgan Research, Trump’s aggressive tariff policy has raised the probability of a recession occurring in 2025 to 60%. Investors, however, are not the only group bracing for an economic slowdown at the hands of inconsistent and unpredictable economic policy. The fashion and beauty…
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“Real Women Have Curves” Makes Its Broadway Debut
For good reason, Real Women Have Curves made history in 2002 with its honest, vulnerable depiction of Latina women’s lives. 23 years after the release of the film, Real Women Have Curves is making headlines once again after the stage adaptation officially opened Sunday on Broadway. The story features Ana, an 18-year-old woman in East Los Angeles, navigating the transition from…
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Live from New York, It’s SNL 50
SNL 50 was more than an anniversary episode. It was a three-day celebration of Saturday Night’s decades of cultural impact crafted just for fans. It was an unconventional family reunion for comedy’s most iconic, beloved faces. Above all else, it was a historic day for annoying comedy fans everywhere. That being said, it was everything…
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Keeping Faith in the Court
In Donald Trump’s 28 short days in office, he has been on a mission to reshape the federal government having already signed 68 executive orders. With Republicans in control of both the Senate and House of Representatives, there remains one branch of government unwilling to submit to Trump’s executive order rampage: the courts. The judicial branch has…
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Shock and Awe: The Method to Trump’s Madness
Do you feel overwhelmed by the number of “Breaking News” notifications you’ve received since Donald Trump has taken office? Has the sheer number of executive orders signed made you feel existential dread? Does every cabinet confirmation shock you more than the last? If you feel this way, you’re not crazy; this was always Donald Trump’s…
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Politics on Palm Walk: Dating Deal-Breakers
Finding a valentine during an election year is no walk in the park. Politics have become a notorious dating deal breaker – voting red, voting blue or not voting at all could very well break up potential pairings. To celebrate the season of love, we went on Palm Walk to talk to LMU students about…
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The dangers of “Bad Faith” in American politics
Christian nationalists typically do not pique many individuals’ attention. However, recent events demonstrate the threats they pose to American democracy, proving that they should be at the forefront of American attention. The movement gained momentum during the Trump administration but has long served as a white-identity movement in American politics. Generally, Christian nationalists believe that…
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E2024 Focus Group: Students on Jan. 6 Three Years After the Insurrection
Three years after the Jan. 6 attack on America’s capitol, E2024 intern Ali Gagliardi interviewed four LMU students to discuss how the insurrection impacted their relationships, their politics and how it will impact their vote this November. What do you remember about Jan. 6, 2021? Cole Hendrickx, a sophomore political science major, woke up on…
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Skirts to Pantsuits … And Back to Skirts
Presidential candidate Nikki Haley is an anomaly. Haley is the sole female contender vying for a spot on the ballot this November. The proud daughter of Indian immigrants, Haley stands out on the debate stage as a woman of color against her male counterparts. More eye-catching for some is that in a sea of suits,…
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Dear Gen Z, Congress wasn’t always this divided
“I am only 19 years old, but I don’t remember a point in my life since I have been a cognizant, politically involved person that Congress has not been gridlocked,” said Grace Lorey, a sophomore political science major. Gen Z is coming of age in an era of unprecedented political polarization when egregious insults yelled across the House floor…
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Professor Christopher Finlay on the offline impact of social media politics
From the clean-girl aesthetic to the hype-beast trope, members of Gen Z are constantly curating and committing to their online personas. Yet, for individuals who choose a route of the extreme political persona, the real-world consequences of a chronic online presence can be dire. Gen Z has grown up with the social media algorithm and…
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Salsa In Santa Monica: Community Comes Together for Locals’ Night
Locals’ Night is an event curated for locals, by locals, highlighting everything that makes Santa Monica a globally admired destination. On the third Thursday of every month, Santa Monica showcases the best of the West – from small businesses to bands, local DJs, and more. From 3:30-10:00 p.m., attendees gather to embrace their community, breathe…
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Politics on Palm Walk: Could Taylor Swift swing the 2024 election?
Taylor Swift led more than 35,000 people to register to vote last month with just a simple message on her Instagram story. Considering her impact on young voters, does she have the power to influence the outcome of the 2024 election? We interviewed LMU students on Palm Walk to find out! Full story here.
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Experiencing Girlhood Through Glosshood
At 24 years old, Sienna Brown had what she thought was her dream job. Working as an event coordinator for high-profile clients, she was living in New York City, going on fabulous trips, and planning elaborate events for celebrities. And yet, something was missing. “At that job, I felt like a shell of myself, just…
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“Girls just wanna not run”: exploring the Gender Gap in political Ambition
Women account for 50.5% of the American population but only assume about a fourth of the United States Congress. Both chambers were created with the intention of accurately representing the American people, yet women currently hold only 129 of 435 seats in the House of Representatives, and 25 of 100 seats in the United States…