Students, faculty and lawmakers expressed concern over the Trump administration’s preliminary discussions regarding the potential use of Cal Poly Maritime Academy’s Training Ship Golden Bear for mass deportations.
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No Kings: Vote Early event prioritizes educating and engaging with San Luis Obispo County voters
The No Kings: Vote Early event, hosted by Indivisible San Luis Obispo County, educated and engaged with voters on Oct. 17. The event was split into two parts: an educational presentation titled “What’s on the Ballot” from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and a sidewalk rally from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Indivisible San Luis […]
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Proposition 40 aims to fund health care through a billionaire wealth tax
Proposition 40 will appear on the November ballot to propose a one-time 5 percent tax on California billionaires to offset federal funding cuts to health care and social programs.
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Department of Education removes Title IX amendments made by Biden administration
The U.S. Department of Education reinstated the 2020 Title IX regulations, effectively removing the Biden administration’s expanded protections regarding gender identity and sexual orientation.
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Students at Cal Poly react to the birthright citizenship case
Encuentre la versión en español aquí. The Supreme Court has heard oral arguments regarding the case about birthright citizenship, and while their decision will have an impact on the entire country, students at Cal Poly are worried about what it could mean for their families and their experience attending a predominantly White institution. On April […]
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Rep. Carbajal visits SLO Roasted Coffee, slams impact of Trump tariffs
U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal visited SLO Roasted Coffee to discuss the local economy and the impact of tariffs, while also criticizing the Trump administration’s implementation of tariffs and ICE’s tactics.
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Trump administration to withhold SNAP funding from 21 states, including California
The Trump administration is withholding federal SNAP funds from 21 mostly Democratic states that have not complied with the USDA’s request for data on SNAP recipients, a federal effort to combat fraud in the system.
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Proposition 50 remains in effect following federal Texas map ruling
A three-judge federal panel ruled to deny Texas’ new congressional map, citing issues with racial gerrymandering, while California’s Proposition 50 was overwhelmingly passed, in response to Texas’ redistricting efforts.
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Longest government shutdown in U.S. history comes to an end after 43 days
The longest-running government shutdown in U.S. history is planned to come to an end after 43 days. On Nov. 12, the House voted on a bill to provide temporary government funding for major federal agencies and government programs through Jan. 30, detailed by the House Committee. Some effects of the shutdown may take over a […]
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International Students at Cal Poly confront Visa and cultural obstacles
In recent months, changes under the Trump administration reshaped the international student experience in the United States. More than 1,800 international students lost their visa status, including 40 Cal State students who temporarily lost their visas, only to be given back after complaints and lawsuits. The restrictions and requirements have also increased for international students, including requiring all social media accounts to be public.
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Trump to issue partial SNAP benefits following court order
The Trump administration is providing partial SNAP benefits for November due to a court order. The funding is being taken from a contingency fund meant for war and catastrophe and the lack of full compensation is causing stress and anxiety for low-income households.