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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Fever dreaming of America
American Pie?
From rising hate speech to the travel ban to the attacks on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, our country is staggeringly anti-immigrant.
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It’s high time
American Pie?
We cannot proceed as though time is linear, as though our reputations are the only things at stake, as though the past is a dusty relic.
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UC Berkeley study shows effectiveness of COVID-19 spread prevention policies
As governments implement anti-contagion practices to prevent COVID-19, UC Berkeley researchers studied the effects of such policies on the growth rate of infections across six different countries.
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In praise of Yemen’s dignity
Saudi Arabia’s lack of desire in ending its rivalry with Iran has contributed to the destruction not only of Yemen, but also of its future.
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In a world of speech
Across the world, the suppression and censorship of free speech are virulent and spreading. More importantly, it is genuinely disabling many progressive movements.
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Iran’s recent uprisings bring protest to UC Berkeley
The Iranian American Community of Northern California, or IACNorCal, gathered on UC Berkeley’s campus Friday to advocate for the millions of Iranians currently experiencing an unexpected internet shutdown by their government.
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Nearly 100 UC Berkeley students could be impacted by Donald Trump’s latest travel ban
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the third version of President Donald Trump’s travel ban Tuesday, with a 5-to-4 vote in favor of the legislation.
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1951 Coffee Company holds event celebrating World Refugee Day
During the “Refugee Resettlement Experience” event, cafe employees simulated for the customers what life is like for recently settled refugees.
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Tribute to Anthony Bourdain: A voice for change
For me and for millions of people, Anthony Bourdain’s infinite curiosity, respect for other cultures and joy for community is a blueprint for the good life.
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