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Jul 08 2025OPINION

Tech Titans: Time to Share the Wealth for Bay Area Transit

The Bay Area's transit systems are in a tough spot. BART and other services are facing big money problems. They need around $800 million every year just to keep running. One idea is to ask voters to approve a sales tax in 2026. But this might not be the best way. Sales taxes hit people who can least

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Jul 08 2025OPINION

Vaccine Access Under Threat: What Parents Need to Know

Parents, it's time to act. The recent changes in vaccine policy could leave your kids without essential shots. Doctors are urging parents to get their children vaccinated now, before insurance coverage changes make it harder. The anti-vaccine movement has gained significant ground recently. What wa

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Jul 07 2025OPINION

Food, Caste, and Queer Desire: A Look at Geeli Pucchi

Food is more than just something we eat. It can be a way to control people. It can also be a way to show love and desire. In the short film "Geeli Pucchi, " food is used in both ways. The film is part of the Netflix series "Ajeeb Dastaans. " It tells the story of a Dalit, queer woman. Her life is sh

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Jul 03 2025OPINION

Elie Wiesel's Legacy: A Call to Action

Elie Wiesel, known for his powerful memoir "Night, " was more than just an author. He was a Holocaust survivor, a Nobel laureate, and a strong voice for the Jewish people and Israel. His words and actions taught us to speak up when the world stays silent. Nine years after his passing, the world mar

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Jul 03 2025OPINION

What Does It Mean to Be American Today?

People in the U. S. have mixed feelings about their country. Some are proud, while others feel disappointed. Many love the freedoms and opportunities America offers, but they also see problems. As the country celebrates its 250th birthday, people are sharing their thoughts on what it means to be Ame

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Jul 02 2025OPINION

Gun Violence: A Call for Change from Flavor Flav

Flavor Flav, a well-known rapper and co-founder of Public Enemy, is speaking out about the urgent need for gun control in the United States. He believes that the country is facing an epidemic of gun violence that must be addressed. Flav has seen firsthand the devastating effects of gun violence, hav

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Jul 02 2025OPINION

Why Calling Someone Jose or Maria is a Big Deal

In a recent incident, Vice President JD Vance referred to Senator Alex Padilla as "Jose Padilla. " Whether intentional or not, this act carries significant weight. It's not just about getting a name wrong. It's about devaluing the identities of over 65 million Latinos in the U. S. Latinos contribute

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Jul 01 2025OPINION

Glastonbury's Dark Moment: When Music Met Hate

A recent event at Glastonbury Festival has sparked a heated debate. During a live broadcast on the BBC, the band Bob Vylan led the crowd in chants of "death to the IDF, " which stands for the Israel Defense Forces. This incident has drawn strong criticism from the UK's Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvi

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Jul 01 2025OPINION

The Billionaire Bash That Sparked a Debate

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez tied the knot in Venice, Italy. Their wedding was a grand affair. It had many famous faces. Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, and Tom Brady were there. The Kardashians, Oprah, and Ivanka Trump also attended. Many guests flew in on private jets. This raised eyebrows. Ven

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Jun 20 2025OPINION

JoJo Siwa's Journey: Navigating Identity and Bias

JoJo Siwa has been open about her identity as a lesbian. Yet, she has faced pressure from both straight and gay communities. This pressure is not uncommon. Many bisexual individuals face similar issues, often from within the LGBTQ community itself. This phenomenon is known as "double discrimination.

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