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The Long Troubled History of US Immigration Detention and the Case for Ending It
During the Trump Administration, scenes of children separated from parents and placed in chain link cells that looked like cages caused a national ou…
1 year, 9 months ago
'A Chance to Harmonize' Tells the Story of the U.S. Music Unit
A generation of American folk singers – including Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Woody Guthrie – owe their inspiration to a little-known New Deal project k…
1 year, 9 months ago
Here’s What to Do in the Bay Area This Summer
Whether you’re looking for an outdoor excursion, a quiet art gallery to wander through or a rousing show for an evening’s entertainment, KQED’s Arts …
1 year, 9 months ago
California’s Budget Deficit is $45 Billion. What's Newsom's Plan to Fix It?
Gov. Gavin Newsom last week proposed a series of deep cuts to close the state’s $45 billion budget deficit. The proposals, which include no new taxes…
1 year, 10 months ago
Doing Democracy: Trump’s Rhetoric Raises Fears of an Authoritarian Second Term
Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid “is the most openly authoritarian campaign I’ve seen [from] any candidate anywhere in the world since World War …
1 year, 10 months ago
Tiffany Haddish Wants to ‘Curse You With Joy’
You may know actor and stand-up comedian Tiffany Haddish best for her riotous performance in the 2017 film “Girls Trip.” Or for her Emmy Award-winnin…
1 year, 10 months ago
Carvell Wallace Journeys Through Loss and Reunion in Memoir ‘Another Word for Love’
In his magazine profiles and podcasts, Oakland writer Carvell Wallace has a gift for examining people and the times we live in with clarity and wisdo…
1 year, 10 months ago
In Transit: Amtrak's Future In California
Amtrak reports that overall demand for passenger rail is soaring as yearly ridership totals approach pre-pandemic levels. But in California, the stor…
1 year, 10 months ago
Can Fashion Be Sustainable?
Fashion is self-expression. It’s art. It’s also responsible for between 8 and 9 percent of planet-warming emissions. But it doesn’t have to be. We’ll…
1 year, 10 months ago
Ali Velshi on the ‘Small Acts of Courage’ That Define His Family’s Inheritance and His Journalism
In his new memoir “Small Acts of Courage,” MSNBC host Ali Velshi recounts his family’s migration across continents –– beginning in India under Britis…
1 year, 10 months ago