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We all know how it goes: If you live in Berkeley, and you’re not politically involved, people will most likely think you’re a tool. Which is not to say that the parameters of “politically involved” are particularly stringent. All you really need is a sign and a red ribbon and hey, look at that! You’re an activist.

So naturally it would follow that the best means of demonstrating your commitment to environmental ethics is to befriend a gorilla. No, we don’t mean getting down and dirty Jane Goodall-style. These are modern times, kiddlins–all you need is the Internet. read more »


Imagine this: You’re abducted from the streets of San Francisco. You’re forced to walk to an unknown destination with hundreds of other people and only the clothes and limited supplies on your back. You wait, indefinitely, with your displaced fellow until rescue comes in the form of … Justin Timberlake?

On April 25, the international NGO Invisible Children commences its worldwide event, “The Rescue Of Joseph Kony’s Child Soldiers.” Participants will gather in 100 cities, including San Francisco, and journey to a predetermined location to await their “rescue” by any number of read more »