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Read The Oracles Election 2020 Issue

Read The Oracle’s Election 2020 Issue

The Oracle Staff November 18, 2020

Read the full issue here.

Karna Nisewaner

Karna Nisewaner

Sophia Stern, Business Manager, Social Media Editor November 12, 2020

Karna Nisewaner, a parent of two elementary school students in the district and former Chair of the Palo Alto Community Child Care board, is running for the School Board this November on a platform of district transparency. Nisewaner decided to run after feeling dissatisfied by the school board’s...

Jennifer DiBrienza

Jennifer DiBrienza

Mia Knezevic, Forum Editor, Photo Editor and Oracle-SEC Liaison November 2, 2020

After four years on the school board, Jennifer DiBrienza is running for re-election this November. DiBrienza was inspired to run in 2016 after parents complained to her about the emphasis on assessments in secondary schools. “I knew [parents] who had kids in high school wanted to see more project...

Proposition 15

Katie Shih, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2020

Proposition 15 would increase funding for K-12 public schools and local governments by taxing businesses based on the current market value of their commercial or industrial property instead of their original purchase price. A “yes” vote would result in increased taxes on most commercial properties...

Prop 18

Arjun Shah, Managing Editor November 2, 2020

Proposition 18 is a proposed California constitutional amendment that would expand suffrage rights for teenagers. If passed, it would allow 17-year-olds who will be 18 at the time of the next general election to vote in its primaries and special elections earlier in the year.   A “yes” vote...

The Oracles guide for first-time voters

The Oracle’s guide for first-time voters

Sophia Stern, Business Manager, Social Media Editor October 5, 2020

With the election quickly approaching, and given the pandemic, the voting process might be confusing for first-time voters. Here are some tips on how to vote in California. Registering to vote: In California, the deadline to register to vote online or by mail is Oct. 19. If you are registering...

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