By Russell Bloom Elaine Williams-Bloom, known throughout her life for her courage, her brilliance, and her deep commitment to justice, died on February 24, 2026. Elaine grew up in New Jersey with her sister, Diane, and her brothers, Kenneth and…
Sweeps and criminalisation and lawsuits are not the answer; a sanctioned encampment is. In the absence of an approach towards sanctioned encampments, the City of Berkeley continues the policy of encampment abatement, traumatizing a population which needs all the services…
In our last edition (Fall 2025), Berkeley Speaks reported that “the Eighth and Harrison site is still protected by a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). It was recently extended until January 13, 2026 due to the illness of an attorney.” [See…
By Hali Hammer Where Do We Go From Here? CHORUS: Where do we go? Where can we move from here? How do we fare on this Trail of Tears? How can we live? How can we survive? How do we…
To save Washington’s legacy forests
