Politics & Policy

Pioneering Urban Mobility San Francisco launched its first test runs for autonomous electric buses on August 1, 2024, in collaboration with Waymo and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). The pilot program introduces self-driving buses on select routes, aiming to reduce traffic congestion, cut carbon emissions, and showcase the future of sustainable urban transit.

Golden State Review Contributor·August 1, 2024

A Breakthrough in U.S.-Russia Diplomacy In an unprecedented diplomatic breakthrough, the United States and Russia successfully conducted a large-scale prisoner exchange between August 1–3, 2024, at Ankara Esenboğa Airport. This historic swap saw the release of 26 prisoners, including two prominent Americans—Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine, and Evan Gershkovich, a journalist for The Wall

Golden State Review Contributor·August 1, 2024

Expanding Access to Clean Energy San Francisco introduced a community solar program on July 28, 2024, designed to make renewable energy accessible to renters, low-income households, and small businesses. The program allows participants to subscribe to energy generated by shared solar farms, providing them with the benefits of solar power without needing to install panels

Golden State Review Contributor·July 28, 2024

In a historic moment for U.S. politics, President Joe Biden has officially announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024, clearing the path for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic Party’s candidate for president. Biden’s decision, long speculated, sets the stage for Harris to potentially make history as the first woman of

Golden State Review Contributor·July 21, 2024

The 2024 Republican National Convention wrapped up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with Donald Trump securing a historic third consecutive presidential nomination and JD Vance being announced as his running mate. The event not only highlighted Trump’s enduring dominance in the Republican Party but also underscored the shifting dynamics within the party, particularly in its appeal to

Golden State Review Contributor·July 20, 2024

An alarming and unprecedented incident occurred during a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt. While addressing a crowd of enthusiastic supporters, Trump was grazed by a bullet fired by 33-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. The assailant’s gunshot struck Trump near his ear, causing immediate panic among the

Golden State Review Contributor·July 7, 2024

In a landmark ruling with broad implications for presidential authority, the U.S. Supreme Court has narrowed the scope of immunity available to former President Donald Trump in a case related to his efforts to contest the results of the 2020 presidential election. The decision, passed by a 6-3 majority, introduces a new precedent regarding the

Golden State Review Contributor·July 1, 2024

The 2024 U.S. presidential election has been dramatically altered by President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election, triggering a fierce and defining contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. This unexpected turn of events has set the stage for a battle that will shape the nation’s political and social landscape

Golden State Review Contributor·June 24, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, political tensions in the United States have reached new heights. The latest flashpoint in this intensifying atmosphere has been the high-profile debate between incumbent President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. This highly anticipated faceoff provided a sharp contrast between two drastically different visions for the country’s future,

Golden State Review Contributor·June 17, 2024

The week of June 10–16, 2024, was a landmark period in U.S. legal history, as the nation witnessed a series of high-profile rulings that set the stage for intense political and legal debates. From Hunter Biden’s conviction on firearm charges to two major U.S. Supreme Court decisions, this week’s events raised fundamental questions about accountability,

Golden State Review Contributor·June 10, 2024