My problem with unapologetic misogyny in media
Off the Beat
I cannot take these unapologetic misogynists of all genders, who are prevalent in Japan, silencing female voices anymore.
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Berkeley must end single-family zoning, address legacy of housing policy
To understand housing in Berkeley, one must start with single-family zoning — Berkeley doesn’t just participate in this racist policy, we helped invent it.
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Alameda County must keep AC Transit free beyond pandemic
We can and should make mobility a right for everyone, not just a privilege for those who can afford it.
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Support for AC Transit is crucial for Berkeley’s connectivity
CITY AFFAIRS: Despite altruistic efforts, AC Transit has struggled budgetarily to connect communities, requires systemic assistance
AC Transit is trying to put people first, at its own expense. But this support should run both ways: The community must also actively support AC Transit.
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Escaping to nowhere
Off the Beat
While prolonged escapism in the long term is destructive, I can’t help but wonder if it’s inherently a bad thing on a smaller scale.
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Vote yes on local ballot measures to support equitable climate action
It’s rare to vote on a measure that can further Berkeley’s fight against climate change in such a modest yet impactful way.
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Reorganize, publicize resources to overcome food insecurity in Berkeley
CITY AFFAIRS: City of Berkeley must broadcast its food programs amid pandemic-induced hunger spikes.
Today, local agencies are floundering in feeding hundreds of thousands of hungry mouths because of a decentralized and overwhelmed food infrastructure.
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The roaring 20-somethings
Off the Beat
“But your 20s are your golden years! The time to explore yourself, take risks, be spontaneous!” So far, it doesn’t quite seem like it.
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The case for ghosting
Off the Beat
I give myself permission to experience loneliness in this isolation, and I challenge myself to even come to prefer it over the company of others.
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Let’s end the stranglehold of policing on ‘safety’
True safety isn’t limited to “order,” but rather transcends it. Safety isn’t a gun or a baton but a bridge, steadfast in its care and warm in its reception.
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