Nafina Raha

Nafina Raha is a senior at Granada Hills Charter High School who enjoys exploring the world around her in the form of the written word. She is a member of her high school's track and field team, is bilingual, and has a collaborative podcast called "We Should Talk About It," which delves into topics including intersectional feminism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, and racism.

Opinion: A brief discussion on mass incarceration — The U.S. prison system needs reform

by Nafina Raha | Jan 3, 2021 | Opinion

The United States makes up about 5% of the global population, but despite this small sliver of the human race living in our country, the U.S. holds nearly 25% of the entire world’s prison population, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. Yes, 25%. Mass...

Opinion: What the vice presidential debate revealed about how women are treated in politics

by Nafina Raha | Oct 24, 2020 | Opinion

The vice presidential debate between Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence took place in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 7. According to the New York Times, the discussion of management of the COVID-19 crisis was a major topic for both candidates, along...

Judge Amy Coney Barrett nominated for SCOTUS

by Nafina Raha | Oct 19, 2020 | Opinion

President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on September 26, according to the New York Times, a mere eight days following the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was originally one of Trump’s top picks for the Supreme Court...