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Former LGBTQ trustee reflects on past activism and Peralta politics, opines on chancellor search
Tom Brougham, former trustee, urges board to choose a chancellor committed to 'maximizing future educational opportunity'
Timothy Lane, Opinion Editor
• October 28, 2023
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Former Student Trustee Accuses Trustee Nicky González Yuen of “Tactics of Intimidation”
Shiloh Johnston, Editor in Chief
• March 2, 2023
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February 14 Board of Trustees Meeting Recap
Ken Lester, Managing Editor
• February 23, 2023
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Kevin Jenkins: From School Trustee to the Town Stump
Luke Wrin Piper, Consulting Editor
• February 22, 2022
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Board of Trustees change of guard facing difficult 2021
Heartfelt and tumultuous meeting, a fitting end to the year
Luke Wrin Piper, News Editor
• December 10, 2020
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Word at the polls
Here's how East Bay voters were feeling on Election Day
Christy Price, Luke Wrin Piper, William Ink, Menel Raach, Ryan Barba, and Veronica Steiner
• November 8, 2020
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Why is it important to vote?
You may be desensitized to American politics, but don't let apathy stop your vote
Morna Mandic, Staff Writer
• November 2, 2020
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Vote!
Election Day is in less than two weeks! Here is all you need to know about who can vote and how to vote
Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
• October 21, 2020
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Understanding the Supreme Court nomination process
Peralta professors discuss Amy Coney Barrett nomination
Farhad Golriz, Staff Writer
• October 13, 2020
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Area 1 Trustee candidates take the high road at Candidates Forum
Withrow and Heyman refrain from criticizing each other at League of Women Voters online event
David Rowe, Copy Editor/Staff Writer
• October 6, 2020
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