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Total Eclipse of the Sun Promises to be Solar Sensation
On Monday, a total eclipse will cut its way across a swath of North America. Millions are expected to flock to states along the eclipse’s path, from …
1 year, 11 months ago
From Beyoncé to Lil Hardin, 'My Black Country' Celebrates the Undersung Black History and Future of Country Music
Beyoncé’s new album, “Cowboy Carter,” pays tribute to country music’s greats while reflecting on her own connection to the genre. As she sings on the…
1 year, 11 months ago
Comedian Kristina Wong on Crafting a Community During COVID
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the performing arts world, comedian Kristina Wong found herself adrift. But dozens of frantic calls and one Face…
1 year, 11 months ago
Anna Shechtman Decodes the Crossword Puzzle in 'Riddle of the Sphinx'
Can you think of a seven-letter word for “complex character?” If your mind flows to “Oedipus,” you’re probably comfortable among the wonderful, nerdy…
1 year, 11 months ago
How Safe Are Our Bay Area Waterways?
Traveling across one of the bay’s many bridges, it’s normal to see a massive container ship heading to port or back out to sea. The recent crash of a…
1 year, 11 months ago
Controlled Access to Methadone Fuels ‘The War on Recovery’ in California
The specter of the opioid epidemic has shadowed life in California for nearly three decades, and opioid deaths in the state are rising precipitously.…
1 year, 11 months ago
Why Do Animals Like to Play?
Why do monkeys belly flop, elephants mud-slide and rats play-fight? In his new book, “Kingdom of Play,” science writer and professor David Toomey set…
1 year, 11 months ago
KQED's 'On Our Watch' Uncovers Corruption and Abuse at California’s New Folsom Prison
California State Prison, Sacramento – also known as New Folsom Prison – is considered one of the state’s most dangerous. It’s one of several faciliti…
1 year, 11 months ago
California Fast Food Workers Get Minimum Wage Increase
This week, California implements a minimum wage of $20 per hour for fast food workers. Proponents of the measure believe that it will not only allow …
1 year, 11 months ago
'The Alternative' Describes More Ethical Economic Practices
Our current growth-based economic systems do not take into account their human cost, argues journalist Nick Romeo. And while there are economic initi…
1 year, 11 months ago