Tag: Labor
The most important political story of 2020 that nearly every campaign is ignoring
The very rich stole $50 trillion from the rest of us in the past 45 years. Why aren't we all outraged?
Foreign Correspondent: Trump plays both sides against the middle
Is he a hawk? Is he a peacenik? The president keeps us guessing.
How did the Ocean Beach party happen—and can we prevent another incident?
Why didn't the police shut things down earlier? Sup. Stefani wants criminal investigation; Sup. Mandelman worries about Halloween
Uber drivers protest billboard campaign
Company claims to support Black workers while undermining their rights with a state ballot initiative.
Screen Grabs: Meet in the middle
This week's must-stream films bring visions of faraway lands and all-too-close looks at our own.
Raising the wage for tipped workers
'Waging Change' by Berkeley filmmaker Abby Ginzberg tracks the fight for better service industry pay, from 9/11 to #MeToo.
[UPDATED] A Burning Man sound camp responds about Ocean Beach party that drew 100s
BAAAHS says masks were distributed and social distancing enforced—but why didn't someone just turn off the music?
Board committee approves budget deal that clashes with mayor’s proposal
The Board of Supes is heading for a potential showdown with the mayor over more than $100 million in changes to her proposed two-year budget.
The Budget and Appropriation Committee...
Epic Sacramento showdown over looming eviction tsunami
In an important State Capitol legislative shift, on Thursday Berkeley Assemblymember Nancy Skinner agreed to amend her controversial housing bill, AB1085.
She said she will delete the section of that...
Biden’s convention: Powerful images, powerful speeches ….
Wednesday night was about fighting back. The speakers took on Donald Trump, with former President Barack Obama – normally the calm, measured voice of moderation – launching what may...
