Hand-drawn polls on utility poles quiz neighbors about West Berkeley’s soul

How Californians cope with the state’s staggering inequality

For their book “Normalizing Inequality,” two UC Berkeley professors spoke with dozens of Californians clinging to a middle-class lifestyle — seeking to understand how they make sense of living here.

Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Peak Power Problems

Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Peak Power Problems

Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: The Wealth Gap, Primary Elections, and More

Election oversight, wealth gap, and acts of kindness shape our communities, per Sybil Wilkes' daily roundup.

Spéciale Aix : notre Power 40 est là, son budget est déjà las

LE MENU DU JOUR — Power 40 : notre classement des 40 personnalités les plus influentes en 2026 (source : nous-mêmes). — Des allées du parc Jourdan à la soirée POLITICO, all eyes on PLF. — Que faire, qui voir et quoi entendre dans et en dehors du parc aujourd’hui. DEUXIÈME ROUND. Votre infolettre vous []

Beyond Signatures: How Voters Can Provide Crucial Feedback on Ballot Measures

San Francisco voters will decide on a number of important races and issues this November. What many don’t know is that they can directly influence the language and details contained in measures that appear on their ballot. The post Beyond Signatures: How Voters Can Provide Crucial Feedback on Ballot Measures appeared first on San Francisco Public Press.

'A great day to remember the male role model in our lives': Campaigner urges Britain to embrace Father's Day

Men's campaigner James Ray has called for greater recognition of fathers and male role models, arguing that Britain needs positive male influences more than ever.Speaking on GB News on Father's Day, the author said the occasion was an opportunity to revive the lost role of male advice. “We need healthy male role models,” Mr Ray began, adding: “If you can't find them in your own dad, my suggestion would be to go and find them in another dad or another male.”He suggested reviving the traditional role of godfathers and mentors, encouraging people to seek guidance from respected men in their communities.“Try to find somebody in your life that you admire. A male role model for all of us, but especially for young men.”The author argued that society often focuses on the negative behaviour of men while overlooking positive examples.“There's a huge amount of positivity, Mr Ray continued.“The greatest influence hero you're likely to meet is somebody close in your neighbourhood. Today's the day to be proactive.“People should think today: who should I find in my life who could help me?”WATCH THE FULL CLIP ABOVE Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Gubernatorial candidates’ answers to property tax limits range from ‘Yes’ to ‘F@#$ You!’

The vast majority of conservative, moderate, and liberal voters want a say on property tax increases and a limit on the increase in taxable assessed values, yet asked whether they support each, responses from gubernatorial candidates or their campaigns range from ‘yes’ to ‘F@ You!’ The Sentinel recently asked nine gubernatorial candidates from both parties [] The post Gubernatorial candidates’ answers to property tax limits range from ‘Yes’ to ‘F@ You!’ appeared first on The Sentinel.

Paul Wall Recalls Crucial Warning He Received Before Performing in New York City for the First Time: ‘It’s a Wake-Up Call’

Paul Wall came up during a time in hip-hop where regionalism reigned supreme. Diehard fan bases would be cultivated based on where you were from. Southern rappers had distinctly Southern fans, ditto for the West Coast and the East Coast. Moreover, artists sometimes wouldn’t get nearly as much love when they traveled to different parts []

The View’s Sunny Hostin mocked for admitting she gets 'nervous' seeing US flag

Sky News contributor James Bolt mocks ‘The View’ co-host Sunny Hostin after she claimed she feels “unsafe” in neighbourhoods flying the American flag. “When Sunny Hostin says stuff like that, it gets harder for the Democrats to win over people that are neutral in politics,” Mr Bolt told Sky News host James Morrow. “If you’ve got one side saying, hey look, we’re proud to be American, we’re proud of this country, we’re proud of what we built, and you’ve got the other side that is saying if I see an American flag I get nervous, if you’re 50 50 on politics, I know which way people are going to lean.”

Give Your Kids Their Money Now

One father figured out a way to eliminate the dark side of inheritance, kids secretly counting down the days until their parents die. By giving his children their share of the money while still alive, he removed the financial incentive for them to wish his life away. It's a brilliant move that keeps family relationships clean and takes the morbid math completely out of the equation. The PBD Podcast is hosted by Patrick Bet David, CEO of Valuetainment. Join us live every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 AM EST as we break down the biggest stories in news, politics, business, current events, and pop culture, plus interviews with today’s most influential leaders. Our mission is to enlighten, entertain, and educate current and future leaders through real conversations, sharp analysis, and bold perspectives. Watch the Home Team for real time reactions and catch exclusive one on one interviews with Patrick Bet David every Tuesday and Thursday featuring top entrepreneurs, executives, and newsmakers. Subscribe and join a community focused on leadership, growth, and thinking bigger. The future looks bright.

San Antonio Mayor’s Commission on Voting wants public feedback on its recommendations

A group created by Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones to find ways to increase voter turnout has delivered a list of recommendations to improve the wider idea of what it calls “civic participation” in San Antonio.

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L A Paul on transformative experience

At a crossroads in life? No matter how much you deliberate, one unknowable remains: who you will be on the other side- Video by The WellWatch on Psyche

High-schoolers reflect on American ideals in podcast challenge

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वैज्ञानिक तीर्थबहादुर श्रेष्ठलाई मेरा प्रश्न

साथीहरू, यी प्रश्न मैले सानैमा लेख्दै र थप्दै बनाएको हुँ। म बाबालाई प्रश्न सोध्थेँ। तर, उहाँ गुड कोइस्चन मात्र भन्ने। जवाफ नै नदिने। पछि उहाँले भन्नुभयो, तिम्रा सबै प्रश्न लेख। एक दिन म साइन्टिस्ट भेटाइदिन्छु। त्यहीँ गएर सोध्ने। त्यसपछि मैले प्रश्नहरू कपीमा लेख्न थालेँ। कति प्रश्नको मैले जवाफ पाइसकेँ। कति प्रश्नको म ठूलो भएपछि जवाफ []

Labor no longer a sure thing in Secret Harbour as straw poll shows One Nation threat

With One Nation enjoying a surge of support in polls and speculation that Paul Papalia will retire, The West surveyed people in the southern electorate to gauge how they’d vote if a by-election were held.

Poll: Patriotism in the US, Europe and Canada, charted

An international POLITICO Poll details how politics shapes national pride differently across six major democracies of the West.

Test your Sarah Platt knowledge with our new Coronation Street quiz!

Test your Sarah Platt knowledge with our new Coronation Street quiz!

Why LGBT+ people fear UK is becoming less welcoming

As Pride descends on London, a new poll reveals a drop in support for trans and queer communities’ rights and visibility

GALLUP: AMERICAN PRIDE PARTISAN SPLIT

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An Abundance of Influence

Dylan Gyauch-Lewis, Julia Pitta A group of YIMBY big tech donors took over San Francisco politics. Now they're setting their sights on the rest of the country. The post An Abundance of Influence appeared first on The Nation.

Madness: California Is Recruiting Noncitizen Teens As Election Workers

Madness: California Is Recruiting Noncitizen Teens As Election Workers

Support for “gender transitions” has fallen to its lowest level, according to a new study released during so-called “Gay Pride” month

The new Gallup data do not stand alone. Other surveys conducted over the past two years suggest that Americans often distinguish between respect for individuals who identify as transgender and support for specific public policies The post Support for “gender transitions” has fallen to its lowest level, according to a new study released during so-called “Gay Pride” month appeared first on ZENIT - English.

Toronto mayoral race tightens, with Chow still in front

New research from Liaison Strategies found incumbent Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow polling at 49 per cent, with her main challenger, Coun. Brad Bradford, at 40 per cent.

Here’s Who Voted For Democratic Socialists

Young, college-educated voters in dense urban neighborhoods have become a key source of support for candidates aligned with the socialist left, according to recent primary election data. Over the past several months, multiple self-described democratic socialists, along with candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, have defeated more centrist Democrats in major-city primaries on []

Sunny Hostin’s 'Vote Blue No Matter Who' Brain Rot: Ride or Die for Accused Democrat Graham Platner

Sunny Hostin’s 'Vote Blue No Matter Who' Brain Rot: Ride or Die for Accused Democrat Graham Platner

Jeffrey Donaldson removed from Privy Council

The DUP has revealed details of a ‘focused, independent review’ commissioned to establish what was known within the party about Donaldson’s conduct.

At 250, America's Muslims are proud of our country but in a debate with ourselves

New polling shows a patriotic, politically diverse community that refuses to fit familiar stereotypes.

SNP council backs datacentre halt and creates Burnham dilemma

As Scottish National Party council passes a motion for Scotland datacentre moratorium, Andy Burnham’s avowed ‘power to the regions’ views face strain in light of critical national infrastructure designation

Scottish Labour 2026 review – what is it asking? What is it not asking?

A confidential draft of Scottish Labour’s post-election review, seen by LabourList, contains 26 questions examining almost every aspect The post Scottish Labour 2026 review – what is it asking? What is it not asking? appeared first on LabourList.

Is Blue Texas HERE?

David Griscom on Texas’ Populist Left Tradition Krystal Kyle Friends Jul 03, 2026 Paid For Episode 285 of Krystal Kyle Friends, we took this opportunity, a watershed moment in American politics with recent and forthcoming elections for progressive candidates, to talk to David Griscom. He’s [] The post Is Blue Texas HERE? first appeared on Attack the System.

Hyphen: Why I sing punk songs about the wealth tax and economics in tiny shorts

The man with 'the shortest shorts in punk' (his words) introduces himself The post Hyphen: Why I sing punk songs about the wealth tax and economics in tiny shorts appeared first on Big Issue.

A Nation Full of Waffle Houses--Also, a Mystery Log

Also, a Mystery Log.

Push to shutter Oakland charter school hinges on a misguided approach to accountability

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Jerry Brown Jerry Brown was the 34th and 39th governor of California. He was previously elected California Attorney General and Secretary of State, and served two terms as Oakland mayor. The promise of American public education rests on a []

Massive Influx Of Transgender Refugees Is Causing ‘Civil Emergency’ In Leftist City

LGBTQ activists in Seattle believe a sharp influx of transgender young adults is causing a civil emergency — and they want taxpayer help. The Seattle LGBTQ Commission asked Mayor Katie Wilson in a May 2026 letter to declare a civil emergency caused by a mass influx of “transgender and gender-nonconforming” individuals relocating to the city. The ...

Watch Lewis Capaldi cover The Kooks ‘Naive’ with Luke Pritchard at BST Hyde Park 2026

Capaldi said the 2006 indie hit was one of the best songs ever written The post Watch Lewis Capaldi cover The Kooks ‘Naive’ with Luke Pritchard at BST Hyde Park 2026 appeared first on NME.

RaveDAO: Why RAVE’s 20% rally has a KEY difference this time

RAVE's rally is winning support across the market.

The Morning Poll: Will having a 'No10 North' in Manchester actually improve voters' lives?

The Morning Poll: Will having a 'No10 North' in Manchester actually improve voters' lives?

‘FIVE-ALARM FIRE’: Heritage Culture Index Highlights Immense Challenges, but Charts Path Forward, Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Heritage Foundation released an index to measure the indicators of America’s culture, and it delivers a sobering message ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary. “Our index measures the state of American culture and the picture is grim: more secular, more government, and less family,” Roger Severino, vice president of economic...

Martyr Leader’s economic thoughts in housing sector

TEHRAN- The head of the Think Tank of Intelligent Governance, referring to the importance of revisiting the economic thoughts of the Martyr Leader of the Revolution, said: Housing is one of the topics to which the Martyr Leader always paid special attention.

Quiz: Which Queer Cereal Mascot Are You?

Take this breakfast-themed quiz. Maybe while you eat your breakfast! Or not! Up to you! The post Quiz: Which Queer Cereal Mascot Are You? appeared first on Autostraddle.

Dispatches from Route 66: What I found at the end of the Mother Road

Walking down Santa Monica Boulevard, I pass a man sitting on the fence of a crowded gay bar, a hot pink thong peeking out from his shorts as go-go dancers in Speedos dance for tips inside. To my left, a sign fastened to a light pole reads “Route 66,” surrounded by a burst of rainbow colors. A man jumps into another man’s arms and wraps his legs around the other man's waist. After an intense but brief make-out session, he says to his friends, “What?! We’re just giving them what they want.”