photo illustration of a fractured political landscape, alternating fragments of red and blue, with protesters, U.S. flags and bullhorns

Berkeley political scientists chart a promising course to ease toxic polarization

Susan Marqusee with scarf, red hair and glasses

Chemist Susan Marqusee takes leading role at National Science Foundation

 A phalanx of police officers prepared for a night-time demonstration

Berkeley legal, health experts confront excessive police use of force