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Oprah 2008

America is at a historic moment. America has a female candidate for president. America is at another historic moment. America has a black candidate. The candidates for the democratic party also offer two different forms of leadership: a fresh inspiring visionary and an experienced policy wonk. I find myself a little surprised when I say […]

Smarter Kids, Better Parks

Stupid kids. You want that, right? No, I didn’t think so. Or at least uneducated kids. Statistics show that children with little or poor education have a greater likelihood of being impoverished, committing crimes, and failing to participate in society as adults. Having well educated kids makes society safer, stronger, and healthier. Children who are […]

Starbucks Is A Music Company

The Hear Music store on Fourth Street in Berkeley closed recently. I was a card carrying member. Buy ten CDs get the eleventh one free. Every once in a while I found myself gravitating to Hear Music’s bins full of CDs. I could pluck out any CD, take it to the counter, and listen to […]

An American Perspective

by Joseph Siart A strong message has been brewing up inside me for awhile as I’ve watched world events. I need to share it with those I trust and have felt a great kinship with. I hope you’ll be kind enough to hear me out. I believe only a change in US leadership will improve […]

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