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The Growing Strength of the Christian Nationalism in Politics
On the campaign trail, Trump vowed to root out anti-Christian bias and embrace his “beautiful Christians.” A particular form of Christianity – Christ…
1 year ago
What Trump’s Order to “Dramatically Reduce” Presidio Trust Means for the Beloved Park
President Trump shocked San Francisco Wednesday night with an executive order to “dramatically reduce” the Presidio Trust, which Congress formed in 1…
1 year ago
The Stories Behind Our First and Last Words
Linguist Michael Erard says that a child’s first words and a dying person’s last words exist on a Möbius-strip of beginnings and endings where “paral…
1 year ago
Kent Dunlap on the Biology, Evolution and Cultural History of the Neck
Far more than just a link between our heads and torsos, the neck is what biologist Kent Dunlap describes as “the ultimate multitasker.” The neck “fle…
1 year ago
Bay Area Latin Jazz Legend John Santos and Friends Perform Live
Bay Area Latin jazz legend John Santos joins us with a full band for a live in-studio performance. The San Francisco native is a Grammy nominated per…
1 year ago
Understanding Republicans’ Proposed Cuts to Medicaid
Republicans are looking to cut as much as $880 billion from Medicaid, a federal program that provides healthcare for 72 million Americans. Distinct f…
1 year, 1 month ago
Will Germany Turn to the Far Right?
Germany holds parliamentary elections this weekend, and political watchers there are expecting its nativist Alternative for Deutschland party to make…
1 year, 1 month ago
Vaccination Efforts at Risk Under RFK Jr.'s HHS Tenure
Last week the U.S. Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, as Health and Human Services Secretary. This comes as a measles o…
1 year, 1 month ago
How to Talk about Black History When Diversity is Under Attack
Black History Month has been officially celebrated in the U.S. since President Gerald Ford signed a proclamation nearly 50 years ago declaring the mo…
1 year, 1 month ago
Impacts of Trump’s Anti-Trans Actions Already Felt in California
Since taking office, President Trump has issued executive orders rolling back trans Americans’ rights in schools, prisons and the military. The admin…
1 year, 1 month ago