I'm a Democrat running for our State Assembly District 14 because I object to the state housing laws that Assembly member Buffy Wicks, votes for. -more-
With the November 5 presidential election rapidly approaching, growing concerns have emerged about potential Republican efforts to manipulate the results and secure a victory for Donald Trump. At a recent rally at Madison Square Garden, Trump hinted at a “little secret” with House Speaker Mike Johnson that would significantly impact the election outcome, though he provided no further explanation.
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Sophie Hahn’s recent election email message “Expanding Our Parks and Green Spaces!” takes her to new heights of hypocrisy and certainly brings into question her other campaign goals. Just start with the first sentence – “As Berkeley grows, it’s essential to invest in public spaces that serve all of our residents—especially in neighborhoods with fewer green spaces.” The South Side is the densest neighborhood in Berkeley, and plans by both the City of Berkeley and the University of California are to make it even more densely populated. Sophie was part of the council majority that voted to support UC’s efforts to destroy People’s Park, a much-needed urban green space. -more-
Comic Strip's 'Bawdy Language'
The syndicated comic strip Luann has broken another taboo. A few weeks ago, two characters in the strip could be heard having a robust sexual encounter on the other side of a closed bedroom door. And now, on November 2, Luann became the first daily 'toon (that I know of) to close with an obscene hand gesture! Here's how it plays out.
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One day before the presidential election (November 4, 2024), the Chronicle published the Open Forum piece: Trump’s power could go unchecked by Erwin Chemerinsky, preeminent liberal Constitutional Law scholar and dean of the UC Berkeley School of law. Surely, no one who read the piece learned anything they did not already know about Trump. Surely, Erwin changed not a single vote; so what’s the point? -more-
As Israel continues to block lifesaving humanitarian aid to northern Gaza, international organizations are describing the siege as “apocalyptic,” warning of mass starvation and death. Rachael Cummings of Save the Children International reports from Deir al-Balah that aid groups are unable to reach northern areas, where the crisis worsens daily. Israel recently bombed a polio vaccination center in Gaza City’s Sheikh Radwan district, even after agreeing to a humanitarian pause for polio immunizations. The attack has intensified parents’ fears about bringing their children to health facilities. -more-
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