Demonstrators call for impeachment on street corners around Bay Area on the eve of historic impeachment vote
by Kathy Fang, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2019
On the eve of a historic House vote on two articles of impeachment, activists voice their support for impeachment at demonstrations around the Bay Area, joining over 600 rallies and protests nationwide organized by the advocacy group MoveOn. The rallies and demonstrations took place across the nation, in various public areas and c...
Harker Aquila’s guide to tomorrow’s House vote on articles of impeachment
by Kathy Fang, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2019
The U.S. House of Representatives will be voting on impeachment tomorrow in the culmination of a historic series of investigations, trials and testimonies. Tomorrow, a full House of 233 Democratic, 197 Republican and one independent representatives are expected to vote on two articles of impe...
Ambassador Gordon Sondland confirms “quid pro quo” in impeachment hearings
by Kathy Fang, Arya Maheshwari, Varsha Rammohan, and Anna Vazhaeparambil
November 20, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland testified today before the House Intelligence Committee and confirmed a “quid pro quo” between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the fourth day of public impeachment hearings. The Ho...
Presidential candidates, climate protesters and DNC members convene at summer meeting in San Francisco
by Eric Fang, Winged Post Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2019
Outside the Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel on Friday, supporters of presidential candidate Tom Steyer cheered and waved blue “Tom 2020” posters. Dispersed throughout the lobby, people of all ages wearing “Kamala Harris for the People” shirts handed out flyers. An older man in an Amer...
‘Repair, restore and renew America’: Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson brings her vision to the Bay Area
by Eric Fang, News Editor
August 16, 2019
Over 300 people gathered for a town hall meeting in the restaurant and community space Manny’s in San Francisco on Thursday night. Some of the people fanned themselves with navy and pink “Marianne 2020” posters. Some had brought copies of Marianne Williamson’s books. Others wore bright pink hats...
“Dream big, fight harder”: Elizabeth Warren has a plan for American families
by Eric Fang and Kathy Fang
June 1, 2019
With the American flag behind her and a crowd of several thousand Bay Area voters and supporters before her, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) stepped into the spotlight in the middle of a soccer field, both arms outstretched to welcome the cheers of her audience. Before...
Millions prevented from travel due to ‘social credit’ offenses in China
by Arushi Saxena, Global Editor
February 27, 2019
Chinese travelers were barred from traveling 17.5 million times last year due to minor legal infractions such as unpaid fines and taxes according to the National Public Credit Information Center. 5.5 million were barred from train ticket purchases as well, complementary to a new policy being pushed by...
American Party System, Take Six
by Kathy Fang, Managing Editor
January 6, 2019
Nov. 6, 2018—the fated, long anticipated Election Day—came and passed in a flurry of red and blue. Voters around the country trickled into the polls to register and cast their ballots, newspapers and broadcasts ran nonstop programs and the nation held its breath in anticipation of the final results:...
Inside the midterm elections
by Varsha Rammohan, Saloni Shah, and Aditya Singhvi
December 9, 2018
The Democrats gained a majority in the House of Representatives while Republicans expanded their lead in the Senate during the midterm elections on Nov. 6. These elections had the highest ever number of votes cast in a US midterm election, with more than 113 million people voting. This represents...
George H. W. Bush, nation’s 41st President, dies at 94
by Ryan Guan, Executive News Editor
December 5, 2018
George H. W. Bush, who served as the 41st U.S. President from 1989 to 1993, died last Friday in his home in Houston at 94, according to his office. Bush's funeral was held at Washington National Cathedral today.
Shah Salon kicks off second year of discussions
by Nicole Chen, Editor-in-chief
October 31, 2018
The first set of Shah Salon discussions this school year took place today in various Shah classrooms from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event was broken down into four sessions: “#Me2.0” with history teacher Donna Gilbert and math teacher Dr. Lola Muldrew, “Election 2018” with history teachers Carol Green and Julie Wheeler, “Toxic Mas...
Kavanaugh sworn in as 114th Supreme Court justice after 50-48 Senate vote
by Ryan Guan and Kathy Fang
October 6, 2018
The Senate voted 50-48 to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court today. Kavanaugh, the second justice nominated by President Donald Trump, will fill a vacant spot left by the retirement of former Justice Anthony Kennedy in July and is likely to cement a conservative-leaning majority on the ...
How are you spending your time in quarantine?
- Watching Netflix (42%, 15 Votes)
- Cooking and baking (25%, 9 Votes)
- Hiking and going on walks (17%, 6 Votes)
- Other (14%, 5 Votes)
- Learning to play an instrument (3%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 36
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