Articles by Diane Solomon

San Jose State Faces Major Budget Cuts

San Jose State Faces Major Budget Cuts

Facing the biggest budget shortfall in its history, SJSU prepares to cut classes and turn away students.

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A New Form of Feminism

A New Form of Feminism

Young women help spearhead a new local movement to celebrate the contributions of females to society.

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Local Activist Masao Suzuki Claims FBI Targeted Him

Local Activist Masao Suzuki Claims FBI Targeted Him

There’s no doubt in Masao Suzuki’s mind that a young dark-suited man who questioned him in his driveway last September was an FBI agent. Suzuki believes the visit was part of an FBI investigation seeking to convict him and other anti-war activists of terrorist activities under the PATRIOT Act.

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Independent Holiday Shopping

Independent Holiday Shopping

With the holiday season in full flower, retailers and marketers are hitting parents and kids hard. In 1983, companies spent about $100 million annually marketing to children in the United States. Now they spend more than $17 billion a year. The paraphernalia of childhood is emblazoned with licensed characters and logos.

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