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Why I pick lettuce for the Black Panthers: I worry that Alice Waters' crusade for local, seasonal food isn't reaching the people who really need it.; By Novella Carpenter Aug 1, 2007
Mr. Ruckus: John Sellers climbed the Sears Tower to protest nukes and unfurled an anti-logging banner over the Golden Gate. The left's Merry Prankster talks.; By Bill Katovsky Mar 27, 2006
Rise of the new black leaders: A new generation of black politicians is striving to put racial patronage and civic corruption behind it, and unite an increasingly diverse nation.; By Chris Thompson Dec 12, 2005
I saved my planet in San Francisco: While the Bush administration fiddles and the world burns, mayors from around the world gather in the city by the bay to confront "the biggest challenge in the history of our species."; By Katharine Mieszkowski Jun 1, 2005
The charter school challenge: Notes from two pioneering California charter schools -- one a success story, the other a failure.; By Jonathan Schorr May 30, 2000
Disaster drill: Where's the virile firefighter who's supposed to cut off my clothes?; By Mary Roach Apr 7, 2000
California makes its choices: Money talks as voters say no to gay marriage, yes to cracking-down on juvenile crime and maybe to more money for schools.; By Fiona Morgan Mar 8, 2000
A Black Panther's last hurrah: David Hilliard wants to win an Oakland City Council seat by flogging the legacy of the group that still haunts the city. His failure to gain support shows how little the Panthers matter to its future.; By Kate Coleman Mar 6, 2000
Who killed Betty Van Patter?: A letter from an old friend stirs up passions from one of the most disturbing, yet little-known, crimes of the New Left era. It happened exactly 25 years ago.; By David Horowitz Dec 13, 1999
Bradley: I'm still the underdog: Bill Bradley stunned the political world by raising more money in the last three months than had Al Gore -- but he's not about to claim front-runner status.; By Anthony York Sep 30, 1999
Letters to the Editor: Jerry Brown swaps race politics for results; is it time to outgrow George Carlin?; Letters to the Editor Jun 30, 1999
Jerry Brown shakes up Oakland's black political establishment: The hard-charging mayor challenges an entrenched bureaucracy -- and a racial spoils system.; By Joan Walsh Jun 23, 1999
True prime: He may be pushing 70, but Clint Eastwood just hit his stride with 'True Crime'.; By Andrew O'Hehir Mar 19, 1999
My dinner with Jerry: By Joan Walsh Jan 5, 1999
Charming Hostess: Sharps & Flats is a daily music review in Salon Magazine; By Douglas Wolk Jan 22, 1998
"progressive" education: LEFTISTS, DUCKING THE HARSH TRUTHS OF HISTORY
AND THEIR OWN MISTAKES, KEEP LIONIZING
THUGS LIKE THE BLACK PANTHERS.; By David Horowitz Dec 1, 1997
The Rat Bite: A welfare mother's tragicomic tale of life in the system.; By Aggie Max Jul 8, 1997
Poverty is boring: Aggie Max, author of "The Last Resort: Scenes from a Transient Hotel," says it's not just the lack of money that makes escape nearly impossible it's the culture of poverty.; By Suzette Lalime Jul 8, 1997
The SALON Interview: Jerry Brown: Moving toward the abyss; By Fred Branfman Jun 3, 1996

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