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Why UC Berkeley should fire John Yoo, the legal scholar whose work led to Abu Ghraib and secret spying on Americans.
Ideopolis
The Rockridge Institute sought to help Democrats package their issues for mainstream success. But the group couldn't ever package itself.
Seven Days
But someone started the rumor that they were. Plus more hijinks from the usual cast of characters.
Apprehension
Metal thieves target manhole covers, gas goes bye-bye, and toy guns look real.
Your Words Here
Who really has character issues — Darren McFadden or the owners and commissioner for whom he plays?
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Readers sound off on Expect Success, Brown Sugar Kitchen, Cafe M, our smart-ass art reviewer, and Clinton Killian's troubled past.
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Vetiver's latest collection of covers is a potent example of modern indie folk.
Music
The Grouch reaffirms his common man image on his new album.
Music
Joe Pachinko's one-night-only improv.
Local Licks
This week, we review Mike P., Jet Black Crayon, Beatbeat Whisper, and Brittany Shane.
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Alissa Anderson
A Band of the Past
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Restaurant Review
A Berkeley epicure makes his own rules. Just don't call him a "foodie."
Wineau
Bargains aplenty at a tasting celebrating wine and words.
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Guy Albertelli
Anatomy of a Dinner Party
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Culture Spy
Ariel Schrag's comics about high school life propelled her to Hollywood.
Visual Arts
Unlike Graham Greene's fictional spymaster, Michael Johnson sticks to facts.
Events
Electrifying colors and extravagant looks will dominate the runway at charity fashion show.
Books
Attorney Sheldon Siegel ponders life inside death row.
Theater
Impact's 'Tis Pity is an incestuous romp.
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Savage Love
How to tell your wife that your exuberant sex drive got another woman pregnant.
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Robert Sebree
Top Spy at Berkeley High
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An Englishman befouls India in Before the Rains. A Taiwanese blesses Paris in Flight of the Red Balloon.
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