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Local News, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

2024 California Ballot Propositions – Part 2

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Read Part 1 to learn more about California Ballot Propositions 2 through 5. Prop 6 Removes the provision that allows involuntary servitude by incarcerated prisoners in the state constitution. What a YES on this Proposition means: Currently, the California state constitution bans slavery in all cases except when used as punishment for a crime. If this bill is passed, prisons would … Continue reading 2024 California Ballot Propositions – Part 2

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Local News, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

2024 California Ballot Propositions – Part 1

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief In this article we’ll summarize the content of the ballot propositions that all California voters will be able to decide on in this year’s election. Prop 2 Authorizes the state government to borrow $10 billion to be used to repair/upgrade existing facilities at K-12 public schools and community colleges, and/or for construction of new facilities at these schools. In addition, generally, … Continue reading 2024 California Ballot Propositions – Part 1

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Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, Uncategorized, writing

How the California State Government is Structured

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Like the federal government, each state’s government is comprised of an Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branch.  The Executive Branch Analogous to the president of the country, the Governor of a state is the chief executive of the state and is responsible for enforcing state laws, signing/vetoing state legislation, and appointing heads of state agencies and departments. The current governor of California … Continue reading How the California State Government is Structured

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Local News, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

Silicon Valley District Candidates for the House of Representatives Election

Author: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Image taken from Wikipedia Article “California’s congressional districts” In the Bay Area, seven congressional districts have seats open for election this November 5th, all listed below with general information on the elections.  Congressional District 11 Incumbent Nancy Pelosi (Democrat) and Bruce Lou (Republican) are running in the general election for U.S. House California District 11 on November 5, 2024. Congressional … Continue reading Silicon Valley District Candidates for the House of Representatives Election

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Local News, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

November 5, 2024⁩: U.S. Senate Election for California – Adam Schiff

Author: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Read previous article titled “November 5, 2024⁩: U.S. Senate Election for California – Steve Garvey” for information on Republican candidate Steve Garvey. Adam Schiff  Schiff is the Democratic candidate for the US Senate for California.  Here are his views on major California issues: Defending Democracy  Restoring the Vote: Schiff hopes to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act … Continue reading November 5, 2024⁩: U.S. Senate Election for California – Adam Schiff

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Local News, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

November 5, 2024⁩: U.S. Senate Election for California – Steve Garvey

Author: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief On November 5th, there will be an election to fill the Senate seat previously filled by Democrat Dianne Feinstein in the United States Congress for California. In this election, candidates Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey will be running. Adam Schiff is of the Democratic party and Steve Garvey is of the Republican party. As of October 16, according to polls … Continue reading November 5, 2024⁩: U.S. Senate Election for California – Steve Garvey

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Interview/Opinion, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, Top Articles, writing

Interview with Artist Lynn Jaye

Authors: G. Li, V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Jae-Lynn’s piece, Evening Glow Q: Which qualities about a certain location or subject make you want to paint it? I love the California landscape!  Coming from Europe, I used to paint Provence and Tuscany, two of the most beautiful places I knew, but then I began to appreciate what California has to offer. I am entranced by the … Continue reading Interview with Artist Lynn Jaye

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The Future of AI Regulation: SB 1047

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief On August 28th, 2024, the California state assembly passed a landmark AI regulation bill, SB1047, which will now be sent to the Governor’s desk, where he has until September 30th of this year to sign it. What is SB1047? SB1047 was proposed earlier this year by CA state senator Scott Wiener and hopes to regulate the advanced AI models that are … Continue reading The Future of AI Regulation: SB 1047

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Local News, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

Latin-American Independence Day Celebrations

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Credit: The San Francisco Peninsula This past Sunday, September 15, 2024 marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. In lieu of this special day, a number of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations were held across the Bay Area. The festivals/parades were not only celebrations of hispanic culture and Mexican Independence from Spain, but also a celebration of Mexican-Americans and their accomplishments and … Continue reading Latin-American Independence Day Celebrations

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For Students, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

Songs to Save the School Year 

Author: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief For many, September marks the beginning of the school year. So, what’s better to save this school year than a curated list of songs from all our members, a playlist to save the school year! This contains a wide mix of genres, and ranges from giving motivation, brightening your day, or helping you lock in and become an “academic weapon”. Bad … Continue reading Songs to Save the School Year 

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