Now we must clinch the deal. This is an age of great turmoil across the country, and Berkeley is no exception. Nationally, Trump is racing to implement his authoritarian agenda to destroy democratic institutions and constitutional freedoms, make war, recreate…
In the space of one day, Thursday October 23, immigration authorities set up camp at the Coast Guard Station in the city of Alameda, preparing for a wave of sweeps across the Bay Area. The president threatened to send National…
Donald Trump is a politician who uses fear as a weapon. He spreads fear and hatred of immigrants, African American and Latino/a people, and many others. But he also desperately needs people to be intimidated by him, for you to…
While every election is important, this one feels like a turning point. To many progressive people, it feels like the Berkeley we love is slipping away. Everyone has a story to tell. For some it is the continual sight of…
It’s nice to be able to highlight some good news in this issue of Berkeley Speaks! We’re very happy to report on the launch of the Specialized Care Unit, the SCU, on September 5. May this pilot project bring judgment-free,…
As Spring 2023 approaches, how goes the process of putting Reimagining public safety into practice? In our last issue (November 2022), we explained the landscape of change that emerged from the Reimagining process. In this issue we report on the…