Social media platforms have led to closer communication between politicians and constituents
Community members reflect on the growing role of social media in political communication
The Trump Administration’s social media posts have incited mixed reactions in the MVHS community
The 47th President's White House's social media posts have caused divisions over professionalism and politics
Staff Editorial: Democracy at the dinner table
With increased political education comes the responsibility to inform others
America’s political imagination still can’t envision a Muslim candidate: Zohran Mamdani
America’s struggle to accept Mamdani sheds light on our religious bias in politics
Staff Editorial: No proxy for politics
The rise of superficial mockery on social media can't be equated to political activism
Bursting the Cupertino bubble
El Estoque's Opinion section explores the negative implications of perpetuating Cupertino's "bubble" myth
Uptick in Native American representation in election campaigns paves an inclusive path forward
Native Americans share the importance of increased representation in politics
Chartreuse is the new red, white and blue
Voters discuss the recent rise of meme culture and social media in election campaigns
Star-studded activism
Exploring the flawed expectation for celebrities to share political opinions
Politics in the classroom
Investigating whether teachers’ political identities should be incorporated into their curriculum
Keeping an open mind
Exploring how different political opinions impact friendships
Culture: the elephant (and donkey) in the room
We must consider people’s cultural values before asking them to share their political opinion