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July 11, 2025
Berkeley Talks: Ezra Klein on Building the Future We Want
A New York Times columnist chats with a Berkeley political science professor about the difficulties liberal governments encounter when working to build real things in the real world.
July 10, 2025
Two-Thirds of Californians Believe US Democracy Is ‘Under Attack’
New research points to voter concern about the state government, with more than half saying special interests have too much influence in Sacramento.
July 9, 2025
Scientists Uncover Neural Mechanisms Behind Long-Term Memory
For the first time, neuroscientists have recorded activity from hundreds of neurons simultaneously in bats, providing new clues into how memories are stored.