Politics
The Contrarian
By Steve KettmannQ&A with former Washington Post columnist, Jennifer Rubin ’83, J.D. ’86
Q&A: Is Berkeley Next?
By Jesse KleinWildfire scientist Michael Gollner on protecting the East Bay from disaster
High-Protein Nobels
By Coby McDonald, M.J. ’17List of Cal-connected laureates grows by four
Here’s Why You Can’t Get Home Insurance in California
By Glen MartinAs wildfires abound in California, the state faces a mounting insurance crisis. Dave Jones explains why the current system is failing homeowners.
Building Trust
By Nathalia AlcantaraWith deepfakes rapidly becoming a fact of life and conspiracy theories in no short supply, it’s easy to despair over our digital future. We sat down with Coye Cheshire to explore whether we are doomed or not.
Solving for Doomsday
By Hayden RoysterHarold Camping ’42 thought he had calculated when the world would end. Ten years after his death, he still has plenty to teach us about the dangers and appeal of “doing your own research.”
Five Questions for Social Psychologist Sa-kiera Hudson
By Nathalia AlcantaraThis Berkeley Haas assistant professor is studying a less understood social emotion called “schadenfreude.”
A Bird’s-Eye View of People’s Park
By Pat JosephWhere People’s Park stands now
In the Trenches for Democracy
By Tom KertscherOne attorney’s path to the front lines
Trump’s claims notwithstanding, U.S. elections are more secure than ever
By Tom KertscherElections expert David Becker says voters should have full confidence in the 2024 presidential vote.
What Happens to Women Who Are Denied Abortions?
By David Silverberg‘Genius’ grantee Diana Greene Foster has devoted her career to answering the question.
Marshawn Lynch Acts Like an Actor
By the editors at California magazine… and other Berkeley movies, books, and entertainment
