Opinion: Berkeley should build housing for teachers – it’s an investment in our future
State legislation provides tools that make teacher housing on BUSD property more affordable.
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Opinion: Support Berkeley’s Kamala Harris during the presidential campaign
Harris was raised in Berkeley, steeped in the values of the Free Speech and Civil Rights movement. As both a Jamaican American and Indian American, she has lived in many cultures, making her a strong candidate.
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Opinion: Berkeley needs to move decisively to address the racial disparities in policing
From 2012 to 2016, black and Latino civilians were twice as likely as whites and Asian-Americans to be subjected to a police stop that yielded no enforcement action. It is taking too long to figure out why.
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Opinion: Teacher-only housing? Just say no, Berkeley
Teachers are not the only sector of society struggling to afford high Berkeley rents. So Berkeley should not treat them preferentially by building them housing. We need affordable housing for all.
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Opinion: Celebrating Ohlone Park, born in protest 50 years ago
One way to celebrate the anniversary would be to finish the vision of the artist Jean LaMarr, who wanted to create a Native garden around the mural she painted in 1975. Berkeley is now considering funding the idea.
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Opinion: Thoughts on living in an RV in Berkeley
A year ago, the author had a job that paid six figures and was living in a nice house. He lost his job, broke up with his partner, and found himself without a home. Living in an RV has helped him get back on his feet.
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Opinion: The tax on sugary beverages has been instrumental in educating the community about beverage alternatives
The soda tax has generated $5 million. It has been invested into programs serving those traditionally targeted by soda beverage companies.
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Opinion: Berkeley’s soda tax, now in its 5th year, has been a resounding success
The tax has worked because it has reduced consumption of soda and other sugary beverages.
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Opinion: Soda consumption is not declining in Berkeley, despite recent headlines
Soda taxes don’t seem to work — at least not yet. More effective policies are needed to reduce the human and social costs of poor nutrition in California.
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Opinion: We should support the City Council measure to restrict RV parking in Berkeley
Berkeley is the only city around that does not enforce its 72-hour parking rule. That has attracted more than 200 RVs, which are negatively impacting the businesses and resident of West Berkely.
