Think it over carefully
By Skinny on (Angel Brinston) Every night I lay my head Upon my soft by lonesome bedI dream of making love to you
Month: November 2019
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By Jordan Foster on StartedStrange. Begging—possible ending. Fueled off feeling of well being tooken from what I am seeing. Who’s watching? Keep pretending to
California Compassionate Intervention Act: kind or cruel?
By TJ Johnston on A new ballot initiative called the California Compassionate Intervention Act could put unsheltered people with mental challenges under further scrutiny
Remembering Michael Diehl
By Lydia Gans on For over 40 years Michael Diehl was a presence in Berkeley, on the streets and the parks, connecting with people, talking, listening, or just being present. Many were homeless or inadequately housed.
On Nextdoor, the unhoused are the enemy
By Rick Paulas on On August 14, a man broke into a home in the Shafter neighborhood in Oakland, California. According to the resident
Twisted Image
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By Leona Leslie onIntimidation: the cost of disability benefits
By Jack Bragen on Many people with disabilities are dependent on government benefits in order to survive. However, the process of acquiring these benefits is nowhere near easy. It can be deeply intimidating, making it feel inaccessible for those who already struggle with disabilities.
Is Berkeley’s ‘shared sidewalk ordinance’ working?
By Timothy Busby on In April, the City of Berkeley voted to enforce a new law that limits the amount of space your personal be- longings can take up on the sidewalk. The new regulations state that if your personal property takes up more than 9 square feet, the city can take it away, and you could be subject to a citation.
The homeless habits that followed me indoors
By Andy Pope on One of the many unexpected challenges that arose during my transition from homelessness to indoor living stemmed from the fact that I had simply gotten used to living outdoors. This caused many of the practices that worked for me when I was homeless to be carried over into the context of indoor living.
My Herstory
By Joanna Bragen on Your history Is not my her story I did not tell you to Rape and pillage the landSuffer the children
Thanksgiving on Telegraph Avenue
By Ace Backwords on I always get this weird flashback when I’m walking down Telegraph Avenue on Thanksgiving day. Back in the Good Old Days I used to always meet up with my pals Duncan and Vince at this Telegraph Avenue coffee shop every Thanksgiving. Joint called the Wall Berlin. The Wall Berlin was one of the few coffee shops that was open on Thanksgiving. So it became kind of an annual holiday tradition for the three of us. I can still picture us sitting there at our table outside the café, quietly sipping on our coffee and talking about our plans for the holiday.