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Opinion: Bloody brawl of humans, dogs and a bear threatens Californians’ fragile detente

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Opinion: Bloody brawl of humans, dogs and a bear threatens Californians’ fragile detente

admin July 8, 2026 0

'In the past few years, that beautiful balance has tipped back toward fear and misunderstanding.'

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Letters: Abuses at ICE facilities don’t make U.S. great

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Letters: Abuses at ICE facilities don’t make U.S. great

admin July 7, 2026 0

Also: Surveillance step | Trump's graft | Divisive rhetoric. East Bay Times reader letters to the editor...

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Letters: Critics are using scare tactics to stop switch to electric

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Letters: Critics are using scare tactics to stop switch to electric

admin July 7, 2026 0

Also: Price gouging | Voter ID | Heat domes | Election cleanup | Stop rodeos. Mercury News...

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Opinion: The Supreme Court just gave the rich even more political power

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Opinion: The Supreme Court just gave the rich even more political power

admin July 7, 2026 0

By striking down campaign finance limits, a conservative majority is making it easier to buy election outcomes

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Crisp: Let’s remember what we’re celebrating on July 4th

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Crisp: Let’s remember what we’re celebrating on July 4th

admin July 4, 2026 0

As the republic marks its 250th birthday, citizens must prioritize honoring shared values over massive egos

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Leubsdorf: From Ford to Trump — A contrast in anniversary celebrations

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Leubsdorf: From Ford to Trump — A contrast in anniversary celebrations

admin July 4, 2026 0

Fifty years after a unifying milestone, the semiquincentennial has been hijacked by one man

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Dowd: Is fairness still an inherently American trait?

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Dowd: Is fairness still an inherently American trait?

admin July 4, 2026 0

Chronicling the sharp descent from a foundational culture of mutual respect into a new era of systemic...

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Opinion: 19th century reformers made this country more equal, inclusive and strong

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Opinion: 19th century reformers made this country more equal, inclusive and strong

admin July 4, 2026 0

Marginalized activists transformed America’s original founding ideals into a powerful tool to demand genuine equality

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Letters: With GOP in control, tax changes for wealthy are unlikely

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Letters: With GOP in control, tax changes for wealthy are unlikely

admin July 3, 2026 0

Also: Transporting seniors | Fireproofing homes | Bike lanes | Halt emissions | Interesting priorities. East Bay...

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Durbin: It’s time for a constitutional amendment to protect the right to vote

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Durbin: It’s time for a constitutional amendment to protect the right to vote

admin July 3, 2026 0

'The SAVE America Act is part of the president’s larger scheme to sow doubt in our elections.'

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