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How the SAVE America Act could complicate voting for women
As President Trump pushes to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, which would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and photo identification to cast a ballot, many fear...
Margaret Cho takes on Trump
On Jan. 20, 2026, the White House posted a press release with the dubious headline: “365 WINS IN 365 DAYS: President Trump’s Return Marks New Era of Success, Prosperity.” For some Americans, each one of those “wins”...
Oakland battle rap returns to the ring
Most people’s awareness of battle rap starts and stops with the film 8 Mile, which is both a testament to Eminem’s cultural cachet and a shame for battle rap at large. Things have come a long way...
Free Will Astrology: Week of Sept. 2
We are in Virgo season. What’s the best, most healing trouble you could provoke right now?
Divan delivers uneven Turkish cuisine
In the fast-food economy, falafel wraps are now as ubiquitous as cheeseburgers. That is to say their quality is wide-ranging. At $8 for pita bread or...
Grand Opening Bakery draws dedicated weekend crowds
It’s not breaking news to acknowledge we live in a golden age of East Bay pop-ups. Pop-up bakeries in particular set up their temporary tables and...
