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Could Donald Trump’s Mass Deportation Proposals Become a Reality?
President-elect Trump and his team want to end DACA and the Temporary Protected Status program – which could make nearly a million people vulnerable …
1 year, 5 months ago
The Outlook for Bay Area Transit Post-Election
Bay Area transit agencies have struggled to recover ever since the pandemic decimated ridership and revenue. Several measures on the ballot aimed to …
1 year, 5 months ago
‘Power Metal’ Examines the Cost of Our Battery-Powered Lives
The push to harness renewable energy sources like wind and solar has sparked a massive demand for critical metals such as cobalt, nickel, and lithium…
1 year, 5 months ago
SETI Scientists on 40 years of Asking the Universe 'Are We Alone?'
Are we alone? Really, though, in a cosmic sense. 40 years ago the pioneering radio astronomer Jill Tarter co-founded a Bay Area non profit to support…
1 year, 5 months ago
Forum from the Archives: Daveed Diggs Live at KQED Fest
We’ll listen back to Mina Kim’s live, on-stage conversation last month at KQED Fest with actor, producer, rapper Daveed Diggs. Diggs won a Tony for h…
1 year, 5 months ago
Reflecting on the Role of Art in Times of Uncertainty
Art is a mode of expression, a vehicle for processing thoughts and feelings, and a way to connect. Regardless of your political leanings, it’s fair t…
1 year, 5 months ago
Trump to Nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to Head the DOJ
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will nominate Matt Gaetz as U.S. Attorney General. The polarizing MAGA congressman from F…
1 year, 5 months ago
Where Do Bay Area Progressives Go From Here?
Across the Bay Area, voters signaled a move away from progressive politics. A progressive mayor and DA were recalled in Oakland. A Levi’s heir was el…
1 year, 5 months ago
Will Americans Ever Elect a Woman President?
Many factors contributed to Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss in the 2024 election. But for those hoping that Americans would elect the country’s fi…
1 year, 5 months ago
Oakland Recalled Its Mayor. Now What?
More than 60% of Oakland voters chose to recall mayor Sheng Thao last week, making her the first mayor to be recalled in the city’s history. Soon aft…
1 year, 5 months ago