Reuniting the U.S.: The authors of “The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again,” Harvard public policy Professor Robert Putnam and social entrepreneur Shaylyn Romney Garrett, talk about the lessons the U.S. can draw from earlier eras of reform. Hosted by the Commonwealth Club. 10 a.m. More information is here. … [Read more...] about Bay Area political events: RBG vigil, Oakland City Council candidate forum
Politics
Biden’s political position is tougher than Trump’s
Without control of the Senate, Biden’s ambitious campaign agenda could be stymied. Even with control by virtue of Harris, Biden could not lose a single Democrat senator’s vote and still pass legislation. In the House, depending on the currently three undecided races’ outcomes, Biden could lose anywhere from just four to seven Democrats and still pass legislation. At best, those are extremely tight squeezes. … [Read more...] about Biden’s political position is tougher than Trump’s
Dia de los Muertos show creates space for both personal, political
For the past 17 years, SOMArts Cultural Center has opened its large central space to one of the city’s most consistently thoughtful and poignant shows, the Dia de los Muertos exhibition curated by father-and-son team René and Rio Yañez. The exhibition is overwhelming in scope and asks dozens of artists working in a variety of media to mix their personal practice with the Mexican tradition of creating altars for Day of the Dead. … [Read more...] about Dia de los Muertos show creates space for both personal, political
Dem Rep. Brown: Deploying Military to Cities and Using It ‘to Advance Political Ends’ Hurts ‘Trust and Respect’
But we must also acknowledge that our military faces challenges. A rise in white supremacy and extremism within the ranks tarnishes our military’s moral standing and puts us at risk, as well as the safety of our men and women in uniform, and the readiness of our force. … [Read more...] about Dem Rep. Brown: Deploying Military to Cities and Using It ‘to Advance Political Ends’ Hurts ‘Trust and Respect’
Pinkerton: Barack Obama Is a Machiavellian Fox in ‘A Promised Land’
As for his vice president for eight years, Joe Biden, Obama praises him fulsomely, yet adds that he could “get prickly if he thought he wasn’t given his due.” Yes, Biden’s prickliness in the face of a slight could be an interesting dynamic to watch in the coming years. “Middle Class Joe” might never tweet much, but most likely, we’ll have good occasion to see how he reacts toward a perceived insult. … [Read more...] about Pinkerton: Barack Obama Is a Machiavellian Fox in ‘A Promised Land’
