Roe v. Wade

From “California Dreamin’ ” to “California Gurls,” California lives in the public imagination as a land of sunny beaches and progressive politics. Tweets about the Supreme Court’s ruling express sentiments such as, “California is not Florida,” and “You got to love California,” but California is not the abortion safe haven we view it as. 

“Our mission is to create performance opportunities for students, by students,” Castillo explained.

Because of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, pre-med students are starting to reconsider where and whether they might apply for medical school.

Midterm elections might not determine the next president of the United States, but the upcoming elections still have a lot at stake for voters everywhere.

The 50th anniversary of the Equal Rights Amendment, or ERA, prompted reflection from the UC Berkeley community on both the impact of the proposed legislation and what the country has yet to accomplish. 

In November, California constituents will vote on Proposition 1, which would enshrine reproductive rights in the California constitution. Prop. 1 is necessary to protect freedom of choice and prevent further wrongful infringements on women’s rights.

A proposed state constitutional amendment regarding abortion rights will be on Californians’ ballots this November. As election day draws closer, students on campus and activist organizations alike weighed in on the implications of the proposition.

With the Court as the subject of significant controversy and congressional elections, the American public should understand why it is not uniquely chaotic today, but rather chaotic by its very design.

“I have had some experiences where I’ve actually used my voice and screamed, and it has actually saved me,” Whitney Bradshaw said in an interview with The Daily Californian.

At the Democratic National Committee on Oct. 18, President Joe Biden encouraged voters to elect more Democrats this upcoming election so that he could codify Roe v. Wade.