The race for California's next governor has not been made relevant to Gen Z college students, according to one writer. These students are more focused on issues such as health care, housing prices, and Donald Trump. They also worry about student debt, the rising cost of living, and the rise of AI. The Trump administration has been criticized for its handling of the war against Iran, which has resulted in the deaths of 13 service members. The administration's evangelical-driven policy has led to the decline of a global unipolar world order and could result in more deaths of American service members due to the war. The author suggests that removing sanctions on Russian oil would not help American consumers, but it will likely benefit Iran.