August 14, 2002

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I can't believe I said that!
Nightmares from the interview front.
By Bay Guardian staff

All quiet in the classroom
Just when it's most important for academics to be social critics, universities are cutting back on tenure – and squelching free speech on campus.
By Camille T. Taiara

Activism 101
Sometimes, the best way to learn a new skill – or get a job – is to volunteer.
By Sophia Leiby

Last week's issue

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In this issue

Editorial: Save the dam!

Opinion: A one-queer-paper town
By Tim Kingston

Take back the wires
Internet-access fight comes to San Francisco
By Annalee Newitz

Power politics
The new public power measure is crucial to the city's energy plan. Will the mayor support it?
By Rachel Brahinsky

SFO sued
Green groups cite violations of the public's right to know
By A.C. Thompson

Robert Barnes, 1959-2002
Robert Barnes: A fixture in S.F. politics
By Tim Redmond and Savannah Blackwell

Hall monitor

Life during wartime

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A thin line
Playwright Octavio Solis returns to the border in Dreamlandia.
By J.H. Tompkins

Cool as folk
Fantasy rock blooms with the Bay Area's Winter Flowers.
By Eric Shea

Film: '24 Hour Party People'
Pills, thrills, and bellyaches.
By David Fear

Film: Pépé le who?
Auteur Julien Duvivier, rediscovered.
By Johnny Ray Huston

Film: Hold the syrup
Hollywood's newest Possession: Neil LaBute.
By Dennis Harvey

Film: 'The Good Girl'
Star, mapped.
By Susan Gerhard

Art: Thomas Chang, Belinda Gray, Sharon Wickham
Through Aug. 30, Andrea Schwartz Gallery
By Lindsey Westbrook

Stage: In flight
Cal Shakes delivers a razor-sharp Seagull.
By Brad Rosenstein

Correct techniques
Line 'em up

By Mosi Reeves

Last Exit
Songcatchers
By Derk Richardson

The Litterbox
The fighting side
By John O'Neill

Liner notes
Heat wave
By Lynn Rapoport

Frequencies
Global Lima

By Josh Kun

Tiger on beat
Monster mash

By Patrick Macias

Script Doctor
California dreaming

Grooves
Victory at Sea
The Good Night (Kimchee)

Local Grooves
Nigel Pepper Cock
The New Way (Life Is Abuse)

2nd time around
Various artists
The Acoustic Folk Box (Topic)

Local Live
Smoov-E CD-release party, with Andre Nickatina, First Degree the D.E., and Be Gee
July 31, Blake's

The Mix

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alt.sex.column
Addicted to love
By Andrea Nemerson

techsploitation
Dark net
By Annalee Newitz

culture shocked
Ladies' night
By katharine mieszkowski

Dine
The middle passage
By Paul Reidinger

Without Reservations
In country

By Paul Reidinger

Cheap Eats
Rube Roy
By Dan Leone

Moon Signs
By Sally Cragin

The Blender

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Web Exclusive Features

In the Public Interest
Antidote to corporate power: The Labor Party emerges as a force – without running candidates.
By Ralph Nader


Focus on the Corporation

Push back: How ordinary people are fighting corporate power.
By Russell Mokhiber and Robert Weissman

Media Beat
War and forgetfulness:
Exploring the media's Orwellian memory hole.
By Norman Solomon

SCA 7: The Open Government Sunshine Amendment
SCA 7 is legislation that would place a Constitutional Amendment on the ballot to allow voters to strengthen the public's right of access to government deliberations and records. SCA 7 would have to pass both the Senate and Assembly by a two-thirds majority before being placed on the ballot. A majority of voters would then have to approve the addition to the state constitution.
01.29.02

The shame of Hearst
Editor's Note
By Bruce B. Brugmann, 11.14.01

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Superlist
Northern California film festivals

Anniversary Issue
The case for MUD: A public power agency could cut electric rates by 20 percent – and still make millions of dollars.