“The truth is rarely pure and never simple”, replies Algernon in the play The Importance of Being Earnest, after his friend Jack explains that he has made up a fictional brother, … Continue reading The Importance of Being Earnest
Category: Berkeley
John Chiang, Pragmatic Progressive
Yesterday, I had the chance to listen to California state treasurer John Chiang at a lecture sponsored by the Berkeley Forum and the Goldman School of Public Policy. At first, … Continue reading John Chiang, Pragmatic Progressive
In Defence of Free Speech
“I don’t agree with a word you say”, wrote Evelyn Beatrice Hall, “but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.” The quote is often misattributed to Voltaire, … Continue reading In Defence of Free Speech
Berkeley Beginnings
The start of college is often like a mysterious fog that suddenly rolls after the outset of summer break. As a high school student, I knew so much about my … Continue reading Berkeley Beginnings
