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What is a teach-in & why does it matter?

by Ryan Villarreal in OpEd

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If you're still unclear about what's going on with the budget cuts to education, or about how to get involved, then the teach-in at Berkeley City College on Nov. 7 would be a great source of information. A teach-in is basically an organized gathering for people to discuss an important issue, and an opportunity to educate others about that issue and ways of addressing it.

A bad trip: legalize it?

by Tatiana Wilson in OpEd

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I have never in my life been a marijuana smoker, but over the last few weeks I've engaged in a few smoke sessions with friends. Every time someone asked me "what are you doing smoking!?" I'd give the excuse that it calms my bad nerves. Just a few days ago that's all it did until it took me on a trip I didn't bargain for.

Chomsky can save your education

by Lee Cressey in OpEd

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MIT Professor and political analyst Noam Chomsky appeared at Oakland's Paramount Theater, Saturday Oct 3rd to speak about "Obama, the Middle East and the Prospects for Peace." The issues he talked about aren't of immediate relevance here, but the wisdom he imparts to the audience from a lifetime of activism is.

Letters to the Editor

by in OpEd

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Seniors and disabled take bus, too Editor--I am urging the Alameda-Contra Costa Transportation District to demand more funding from the politicians in Washington D.C., so that they can lower the price of the bus pass for both the seniors and disabled. Both the seniors and disabled can't afford to pay $20 a month for a pass.

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