Posts by Edward Lempinen

Film

In a new Robert Reich film, divided Americans struggle with difficult conversations

“The Work in Progress” takes viewers on a tour of the American spirit at a time of deep division. Guided by UC Berkeley emeritus scholar Robert Reich, the documentary finds tension and doubt everywhere — but also signs of hope.

Politics & society

California has an affordability crisis. The fix may be politically uncomfortable.

Campus news

California Prop. 40, the ‘Billionaire Tax,’ holds lead in new UC Berkeley IGS Poll

Campus & community

For a Berkeley ROTC cadet, the road less traveled rises toward service and leadership

‘Song for Another Home’: A novel of survival and remembrance from the ‘forgotten’ Korean War

From the grassroots to the Capitol: Can the Possibility Lab harness people power in California?

The number of uninsured Californians could nearly double by 2030, says new report

Defending democracy is voters’ top priority in California governor’s race, poll finds

For Black Americans, wealth offers scant protection from pregnancy risks, scholar finds

2026 University Medal finalists: Eyes on the stars, feet on the ground

As students graduate into a turbulent world, commencement speaker Robert Reich embraces hope

As Sudan conflict rages, Berkeley-trained refugees use digital tools to track rights violations

Low wages, poor training put security guards — and the public — at risk, study finds

High cost of living suppresses California population growth, UC Berkeley study finds

Far from big-city lights, Berkeley grads have a vital impact in rural California

‘The Diversity Principle’: Tracking the long history of a powerful idea

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