A Slice of Orange

A Slice of Orange

by Jodi Balma

Politics Social Sciences Society & Culture

Season 5

How to Get Involved

In this episode, Urooj Naveed discusses how to get involved with your local government. She offers five easy steps to hep you increase your civic participation.

What's on your ballot?

Jodi overviews the various issues, and measures on the November 5, 2024, Presidential Election. LAO.ca.gov Proposition Analysis (ca.gov) Easy Voter Guide: League of Women Voters of California California 2024 ballot propositions - Ballotpedia

November 5, 2024 Presidential Election

"A Slice of Orange" is back for the November 5, 2024 Presidential Election! In our first episode of season 5, Jodi provides an overview of this election season. She also introduces our new cohost, Urooj Naveed.

Season 4

Election Results

Secretary of State Election Results: Election Night Results | 2024 Presidential Primary | California Secretary of State PDI Ballot Tracker: https://tableau.the-pdi.com/#/site/CampaignTools/views/2024PrimarylMainAVTracker/2024PrimaryElectionTracker-Overview Orange County: Current Election Results | OC Vote

Huntington Beach Ballot Measures

What happens when a ballot measure is against the law? We find out with a discussion about the Huntington Beach ballot measures with Lee Fink.  Links: Measures on the Ballot | OC Vote Huntington Beach resident files suit in attempt to stop possible Voter ID requirement - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) California Attorney General Warns Huntington Beach Against Implementing Voter ID Law (voiceofoc.org) Judge declines to block Huntington Beach voter ID measure from March primary ballot - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

Cheyenne Hunt - Candidate House of Representatives CA District 45

The descendant of Syrian refugees, Cheyenne was raised by two generations of single mothers who fought to create their version of the American Dream.  Cheyenne overcame generational obstacles to become the first in her family to graduate college, with dual degrees in political science and public policy. She went on to earn her law degree, drawing on her own experiences to defend domestic violence survivors in the Orange County courts. She then made history as the youngest law clerk for Senator Amy Klobuchar. During her time working with the Senate Judiciary Committee, Cheyenne helped construct the impeachment case against former President Trump and was instrumental in drafting and promoting legislation that advanced progressive causes. As a policy advocate, she has used her experience to organize grassroots action, draft federal legislation, and advise the White House on the most pressing issues of our time. With her fresh perspective and unwavering public service commitment, Cheyenne has the proven experience necessary to effect real and lasting change at all levels of government.  Links: https://www.cheyennehunt.com/  At 26, California Democrat hopes to become second member of Gen Z in Congress - ABC News (go.com) Meet the Gen Z Candidates Running for Congress in 2024 | Teen Vogue  Gen Z marks a new generation of voters and candidates (usatoday.com)

Kim Nguyen Penaloza - Candidate House of Representatives District 45

Kim Nguyen-Penaloza made history in 2016 as the first Latina and youngest person elected to the Garden Grove City Council at only the age of 25 and is now running for the 45th Congressional District. Kim is the daughter of a Mexican immigrant mother and Vietnamese refugee father and the first in her family to go to college. Kim recently gave birth to her first child, Penelope Luna Penaloza and seeks to be a voice for working mothers.  Kim Nguyen-Penaloza for Congress (votekimnguyen.com)

Professor Dan Jacobson - OC Superior Court Judicial Candidate

Jodi talks with Professor Dan Jacobson, Orange County Superior Court Judicial Candidate on the March 5, 2024, ballot.   About Prof. Jacobson - Dan Jacobson for Judge 2024

Allyson Muñiz Damikolas - Candidate House of Representatives CA District 40

Allyson Muñiz Damikolas is an engineer, mom of three, and Tustin school board trustee running for Congress in California’s 40th Congressional District. Rooted in California, her Mexican-American family has a strong military background; her father is a US Marine veteran and her grandfathers fought in WWII. Her mother, a union cafeteria worker, raised four children. Determined to rise from financial instability, Allyson got an engineering degree and joined an environmental consulting firm. Allyson for Congress

Dr. Nancy Watkins Candidate OC Board of Education District 3

Dr. Nancy Watkins is a retired high school teacher and current associate professor of educational leadership at Cal State Fullerton. She is running for the Orange County Board of Education, Area 3, this March. NancyWatkins4oc.com Nancy Watkins - Home (nancywatkins4oc.com)

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