Trails of smoke
Cal in Color
The privilege of patriotism is a luxury that Black Americans cannot afford. America prides itself on democracy and freedom, and yet treats its BIPOC as second class.
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As immigrant scientists advance lifesaving research, lawmakers must protect them
Today, we must stand with them to reject the Trump administration’s decision and instead advocate for immigration policies rooted in evidence.
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US must grant representation to all, not most, of its people
If we do not allow all citizens fair representation in their own government, how are we any better than the colonial powers of Europe?
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Whiteness? It’s a mixed bag
American Pie?
What makes someone “white” in the United States? Is it a lack of spice tolerance? Raisins in potato salad? Shish kebabs and baba ghanoush?
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Self-portrait of my perfect self
“ ‘i love myself.’/ the/ quietest./ simplest./ most/ powerful./ revolution./ ever.”
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How to have car sex
Sex on Tuesday
My obsession with her became a sort of narcissism, an infatuation with myself as understood by her touching me, and my feeling it.
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Why it is time for a digital divide tax
This tax would differ from the data dividend — rather than simply sending money back to people, we’d invest the proceeds in closing the digital divide.
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To lower housing costs, Berkeley renters need stronger protections, more homes
With the extreme housing shortage in the Bay Area, Berkeley’s rent control is not enough to make the city’s housing affordable.
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Thank you I love you I’m sorry
Love in Conversation
We toss these phrases around a lot in our relationships. We expect them, in pivotal moments, to transform our relationships.
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Dreaming while Black
In freshman year, I had an ethnic studies teacher who posed an interesting question to the class: “When did you realize you were Black?”
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