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Van Jones: Rebuild the Dream in Berkeley

Van Jones, author and creator of the Rebuild the Dream movement, appeared in Berkeley Thursday evening to a full house ofthe peoplewhohe...
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They are united by a desire for change

The sun was just peeking over the eastern horizon on a Thursday morning when a ferryboat unloaded another batch of commuters at the Embarcadero. As...
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San Francisco Area Books Series: American Tensions, edited by William Reichard

In his 1782 "Letters from an American Farmer," Jean de Crevcoeur, a French-American writer who immigrated in 1755, wrote that, "[in...
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Why jurors found Casey Anthony “not guilty”

Emotion.Compare and contrast defense attorney Jose Baez’ words, tone, and passionate approach with the serious and contrived demeanor of the...
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Urban agriculture zoning proposal hearing February 17

Following in the footsteps of Chicago, Kansas City, Seattle and Cleveland, San Francisco may soon update its zoning code to increase opportunities...
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From Seed to Root to Vision celebrated at Ella Baker Awards

Ella Baker works towards leadership, advocacy and education of the public to the work of being a citizen. In Soul of the City, engaged Oakland...
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Power to the Peaceful Festival: a San Francisco treat this weekend

This weekend, September 12 and 13, don’t miss it. The 11th Annual Power to the Peaceful Festival returns to San Francisco. In past years...
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Live webcast reveals local proposals for Parliament of Religions

Today the Interfaith Center of the Presidio hosted a live webcast about the Parliament of Religions which will be held this December 3-9 in...
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Racism and swine flu - travelers beware

May brings a frenzy of spring activities. The Bay Area is humming with get-a-way options. Many of you will seek out weekend destinations; you want...
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Join 100,000 Poets for Change at the Main Branch 9/24

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  • September 23, 2011
Do you consider yourself a mover and a shaker? Do you believe you can unite the world in harmony through the written and spoken word?Join poets...
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