Alisha SaxenaJanuary 6th, 2021 Reiterates a Message Which Was Unsurprising to the Black Community: Our Black…The public, the mainstream media, and key figures have called the events of January 6th, 2021 as a day that will not be forgotten, as a…Jan 8, 2021Jan 8, 2021
Alisha SaxenaThe First of Many Blunders: The Appointment of Neera Tanden Has Everyone on EdgePresident-Elect Joe Biden has appointed Neera Tanden to serve as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. While she would be…Dec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2020
Alisha Saxena‘20-’21 California Budget Report Card: Prisons.With the Governor’s budget scheduled to be released on January 10th, 2021, this article reports on California prisons in the past year.Dec 23, 2020Dec 23, 2020
Alisha SaxenainAn Injustice!Outdated and Inhumane: Why the Death Penalty Needs to be Abolished.On December 10th, 2020, at 9:27 PM, the American government willingly engaged in the unjustified murder and execution of Brandon Bernard…Dec 19, 2020Dec 19, 2020
Alisha SaxenaWe Got Him Out. Now Let’s Keep Him Out.President Trump has officially lost the 2020 Presidential Election- even if he does not run again in 2024, our work is far from done.Dec 15, 20202Dec 15, 20202
Alisha SaxenaKamala’s Replacement: My Take On Who Should Be the Next SenatorIn January 2021, Governor Newsom has to select Kamala’s Replacement. From Karen Bass to Alex Padilla, he has many options- who to choose?Dec 8, 2020Dec 8, 2020
Alisha SaxenaHarsh Truths: What the Failure of Proposition 18 Says About CA Voters and CA BallotsOne of the most nonpartisan ballot measures was rejected by California voters in November 2020- it greatly speaks on our voters and…Nov 28, 2020Nov 28, 2020
Alisha SaxenainAn Injustice!Let’s Change the Way We Think About Political Campaigns.This discussion of political campaigns, in the context of undue burdens being placed on women, offers a preview of my working paper.Nov 25, 2020Nov 25, 2020
Alisha SaxenainAn Injustice!SB-212: Why Governor Newsom is Wrong about Ranked-Choice VotingOne year ago, Governor Newsom vetoed SB-212 due to his dislike for ranked-choice voting. Let’s break down its benefits for our communities.Nov 23, 20202Nov 23, 20202
