Presidential Election

Joe Biden standing in front of question marks and an American Flag.

Berkeley High students reflect on Bidenís reelection campaign

News

On Tuesday, Apr. 25, 2023, U.S. president Joe Biden announced his 2024 presidential reelection campaign through a promotional video on Youtube. Any Berkeley High School student born on or before November 5th, 2006 will be eligible to vote for the first time in the 2024 presidential election.

2020 General Election: Biden Defeats Trump, Democrats Retain Control of House

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On November 3, 2020, Berkeley residents and Americans alike went to the polls to cast their votes in local, state, and national elections. By election day, the majority of voters had already voted early, either by mail or in person.

Local residents walk the streets of Oakland in celebration of Joe Biden

Election Results Highlight Progress and Work Ahead for Local Community

Features

The 2020 elections were a stressful whirlwind for most. They involved a drawn-out presidential election, high stakes congressional elections, controversial propositions in California, and multiple electoral positions up for grabs in Berkeley.

SNL's 46th Season Expresses Necessary Political Commentary

Entertainment

Since 1975, the late-night comedy television show, Saturday Night Live, has evolved to address America’s popular culture and politics. During Donald Trump’s presidency, SNL has taken a significant step in expressing its political standpoint.

'Knock Down the House' Gives Insight Into What Elections Are Really Like

Entertainment

At this pivotal moment before the election, many people are questioning how we got to this point. How can the democracy that we value so highly have brought us here, to where more than 200,000 people have died of a single virus, and over 8,500 wildfires have burned in California since the beginning of the

Eli Bamberger is a senior in BIHS.

Faces of Democracy: First Time Voters Spotlight

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Naomi Monahan Miller A senior in Communication Arts and Sciences, Naomi Monahan Miller, shared that this year’s election makes her feel both hopeful and terrified.

Voting Guide: How to Cast Your Ballot

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How to Register to VoteRegistering to vote is simple. Visit IWillVote.com to find out how and where to register. You can register online in California as long as you have your California driver’s license or California identification card number and know the last four digits of your social security number.

Will 'Gen Z' Finally Beat Low Young-Voter Turnout?

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The privilege of voting in a free and fair election has been squandered by all but 36 percent of young voters in recent years, according to statistics from the US Census.

Frances Lebowitz works on the operations team of the organization Poll Hero to recruit high schoolers, who have been filling the spots of older poll workers this year.

Students Find Diverse Ways to Get Involved This Election

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The importance of voting has been a major topic of discussion as the 2020 election draws nearer. Being ineligible to vote does not mean that students cannot participate in the election.

The march took place on Market Street in San Francisco. In the place of in-person speeches, organizers played prerecorded calls to action.

San Francisco Women’s March Encourages Voting and Unites Protesters

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Two thousand protesters gathered on Market Street in San Francisco for the October 17 Women’s March. Across the country, citizens in cities such as Los Angeles and Washington D.C.

A large lawn sign encourages voting and voices support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

Should Election Day Be a National Holiday?

Opinion

Every year when Election Day comes around, there is an outpouring of people begging others to get out and vote. But what about the people who work all day, every day, and can’t take time off?

A man walks into the Downtown Berkeley post office.

Berkeley USPS Continues to Provide Valuable Services Despite Financial Crisis

Features

Since 1971, the United States Postal Service has been a nationwide network that connects millions of Americans to each other, and just for a few cents.

The Reasons Donald Trump Will Win the 2020 Election

Opinion

Donald Trump is going to win the 2020 presidential election. Our worst fear, and one that we’ve been holding out hope for it not coming true, ever since November 2016.

Sam Steyer before his lecture at UC Berkeley on February 26.

Tom Steyer's Son Shares Campaign Experience

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“I’m coming to tell my dad’s story and why we believe in the values and issues that we’re running on, and talk about his campaign for president,” said 31 year old Sam Steyer on February 26, before his campaign speech for his father and former democratic presidential candidate, Tom Steyer, at the University of California