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In his new book, biologist David George Haskell explores the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today.
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For eight years, 34 Black women have gathered monthly around a big dining room table in Oakland. They use theater, dance and ritual to address issues plaguing their community.
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Today Bay Poets host Josiah Luis Alderete reads a poem by San Francisco’s first Latino poet laureate Alejandro Murguia.
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Today is Towel Day, in honor of writer Douglas Adams
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As the musician celebrates his 85th birthday, a new book examines one of the least-explored aspects of Dylan's art.
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KALW’s Tshego Letsoalo spoke to Lewis Maynard and Nick Buxton from the UK spoken word band about their latest album “Secret Love” ahead of their stop at August Hall in San Francisco.
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Early in-person voting is available thanks to a 2016 law meant to improve voter turnout in California.
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San Francisco Supervisor Chyanne Chen introduced legislation on Tuesday to create a public municipal bank.
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Following the Supreme Court ruling gutting the Voting Rights Act, Republicans have rushed to draw new congressional maps to maintain their grip on Congress.
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Dozens of East Bay residents and healthcare workers staged a ‘die-in’ on Thursday to protest the Trump administration’s sweeping federal healthcare cuts.