Share your thoughts
The 2024 presidential election was one for the history books, though less dramatic and contentious than some anticipated. Former President Donald Trump staged a dramatic comeback, winning the electoral college and the popular vote, while Republicans took control of the House and Senate.
Although the race wasn't as close as predicted, it was divisive and likely will shape the future of the country for decades. Voters faced key decisions on economic policy, immigration and reproductive rights, and their election of Trump will dramatically reshape the country.
Now that the dust has settled, we want to hear from you about how you're feeling about the election, and what questions you have about what happens next.
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These days, we hear a lot about the United States crossing the Rubicon from democracy to authoritarianism. But where are we on the trajectory? -
A recent video of San Diego police officers maintaining a perimeter in Linda Vista during an immigration raid has raised questions about the department’s role in federal enforcement operations. -
As a war expert on a CIA panel, UC San Diego political scientist Barbara Walter helped forecast civil wars in other countries. Along the way, she discovered some of those predictors apply to the United States.
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In the last few years, El Cajon has permitted less than 10 new homes per thousand residents — fewer than any other city in San Diego County.
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