Politics

The Surprising Story of the Berkeley Attorneys Who Helped Desegregate the South
By Rob GunnisonAnthony Lee simply wanted to go to high school.

11 Things You’ll Never Believe Came Out of Berkeley!
By Pat JosephYeah, okay, you’ll probably believe some of it. Still, we think it’s a fun list.

Discriminatory Bylaws and Free Speech
By Pat JosephOn September 28, 2022, an opinion piece ran in the Los Angeles–based Jewish Journal that carried the alarming headline, “Berkeley Develops Jewish-Free Zones.”

The Winter Issue’s Editor’s Note
By Pat Joseph“The University is not engaged in making ideas safe for students. It is engaged in making students safe for ideas.”

A White House Correspondent, A Vet, and Cal’s Mic Men
By Martin SnappColumnist Martin Snapp shares alumni’s stories.

Berkeley’s Partnership with Tuskegee
By Rob GunnisonIn July of this year, Berkeley announced a partnership with Tuskegee University for the study of data and community, a mission that aligns with the long tradition at Tuskegee of using academic rigor to advance its social agenda.

The Edge Episode 20: Abolish Cars!
Car-free streets are no longer just an urban fantasy. In cities across the nation, a movement is growing to return the streets to the people. In this episode, we talk to two advocates about their quest to ‘pedestrianize’ Telegraph Avenue and their grand vision for a more walkable, bikeable future.

Where Do We Stand on Title IX?
By Margie CullenDonna Seid ’76 never thought she’d play a sport in college.

What Does the Post-Roe Future Look Like?
By Laura SmithOn June 24, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, reversing 49 years of constitutional protection for abortion.

The Edge Episode 18: Into the Ishi Wilderness
Today, we’re featuring the audio version of California magazine’s recent cover story, “Into the Ishi Wilderness.”

This Land is Their Land
By Hayden RoysterTo Phenocia Bauerle, the words “land-grant college” carry a particular weight. A member of the Apsáalooke tribe, she grew up in Montana, a state where, as she puts it, “it’s understood what a land-grant institution means: It means Native land was taken.”

Into the Ishi Wilderness
By Laura SmithTo get to the Ishi Wilderness you’ll want a full tank of gas and four-wheel-drive. Even then, you should be willing to ditch the car and walk. The approximately 41,000-acre wilderness area is located in the Lassen National Forest in a remote part of the southern Cascade foothills northeast of Chico, within sight of Mount Lassen.