Chiara Baldanza

UCLA graduate in politics and developing economies. Raised between conservative and progressive influences, she landed politically in the middle, prioritizing factual, intellectual discourse over party affiliation.

Response to Hurricane Sandy: FEMA Commended, LIPA Criticized

Photo: Ariana Weitzman Sand blocks beach view homes on Long Island Despite forewarned gas and housing shortages, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) response to Hurricane Sandy is commended by

By Chiara Baldanza

November 14, 2012

Response to Hurricane Sandy: FEMA Commended, LIPA Criticized

Romney's Endorsement of Mourdock Could Deter Independents

Photo: Statehousefile.com In an election where unaffiliated voters will likely decide the outcome, Romney’s endorsement of Mourdock could drive independents away. Despite Mourdock's recent gaffe divulging

By Chiara Baldanza

October 30, 2012

Romney's Endorsement of Mourdock Could Deter Independents

Proposition 37: Estimated Household Food Costs Vary By Study

The Yes on 37 and No on 37 campaigns each report drastically different estimates regarding California Proposition 37’s potential effects on annual household food costs. The discrepancy is largely

By Chiara Baldanza

October 15, 2012

Proposition 37: Estimated Household Food Costs Vary By Study