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Paul Hawken on Reimagining Our Relationship to Carbon
In his new book “Carbon: The Book of Life,” Paul Hawken guides readers through the integral role of carbon in our world and daily lives. Carbon is a …
1 year ago
Carol Leifer Teaches Us 'How to Write a Funny Speech'
Emmy award winning Comedian Carol Leifer has sat through countless bad speeches. Fed up, she set out to create the ultimate guide to speech writing w…
1 year ago
Alexis Madrigal on Globalization and the Battle for Oakland’s Soul
The Pacific Circuit comprises the vast system of trade routes, cargo ships and relationships connecting Asian manufacturing and American consumers. A…
1 year ago
Live on Forum: Dani Offline Weaves Literary Influences And Dreamy R&B
Dani Offline joins us in the studio for a live musical performance. Fresh off of two sold-out shows at SFJAZZ as part of the Noise Pop festival, the …
1 year ago
Carla Fernandez On Navigating ‘The Wild Ride’ of Grief
Through years of hosting dinner parties with fellow grievers, Carla Fernandez, writes that she learned to approach grief without sweeping it under th…
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Chronicle Investigation Tracks Abuses, Understaffing at CA For-Profit Psychiatric Hospitals
California is increasingly relying on for-profit psychiatric hospitals to care for the tens of thousands of people experiencing serious mental health…
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Can You Change Your Personality? Olga Khazan Tried.
“I possessed a unique ability to find suffering in even the best circumstances,” admits Atlantic writer Olga Khazan. That trait is one reason why she…
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Who Should Lead the Democrats?
Who is the leader of the Democratic party? It was a question that appeared to stump Minnesota governor and vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz in a …
1 year ago
What Trump’s Threatened Education Cuts Mean for Students, Schools
The Trump Administration cut $400 million in grants to Columbia for its alleged failure to address anti-semitism on campus. And 60 more universities …
1 year ago
Is It Time to Say Goodbye to the Penny?
Pennies are as lucky as ever, but the U.S. Mint reported losing more than $85 million last year producing the coin. Now President Trump has added his…
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