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When a Covid Expert Gets Covid
Alexis Madrigal was super-cautious about COVID-19 from the beginning. He co-founded the COVID Tracking Project through The Atlantic and has been repo…
4 years, 3 months ago
Vallejo Plans to Fire the Cop Who Killed Sean Monterrosa
This episode contains descriptions of police violence.
After Vallejo police officer Jarrett Tonn shot and killed Sean Monterrosa on June 2, 2020, the …
4 years, 3 months ago
Rightnowish: A Bay Area Rollerskating Legend
Ericka took up roller skating during the pandemic, and a lot of other people have, too. Maybe you've seen it along Lake Merritt or in front of City H…
4 years, 3 months ago
Abortion Services Are Still Hard to Find for Rural and Low Income Californians
If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Californians won’t lose the right to an abortion. The right to have one is codified into state law.
But ha…
4 years, 3 months ago
When Police Need PR Help, Many Turn to One Firm in Vacaville
When the police kill or hurt someone, the public has a right to know what happened. But in many cases, the police’s story is carefully crafted to pro…
4 years, 3 months ago
A Second Pandemic Holiday Season for Food Banks
During the first few weeks of sheltering in place, food banks saw a huge explosion in demand as thousands lost their jobs and income. Food banks also…
4 years, 3 months ago
Omicron: What We Know (and Don't Know)
Federal health officials are expanding the search for the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the U.S, including at San Francisco International Airpor…
4 years, 3 months ago
For Afghan Artists in the Bay, It’s a Painful Time
Artists in Afghanistan are in trouble now that the Taliban are back in charge. Visual artists and performers are fleeing the country for fear of bein…
4 years, 3 months ago
Meeting My Husband During the Pandemic
Meeting new people as an adult is hard enough, whether it’s dating or meeting new friends. Then the pandemic happened, and it got even more difficult…
4 years, 3 months ago
A Win For Indian Farmers and Their Bay Area Supporters
A movement to support Indian farmers scored a win this past week. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, announced plans to roll back three cont…
4 years, 3 months ago