Pride Perspectives features discussions of various aspects of the rich and vibrant Santa Cruz LGBTQ+ history. Created in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride in 2025, we include conversations with guests about their experiences in being part of this history through stories of local people and events.
Different ways of Exploring Dreams with Six Dream Experts and Three Callers
As we approach the 300th episode of the Dream Journal, I invite five dream experts to talk about their various approaches to dreamwork. All six will be presenters at the all-day in person IASD regional conference on March 1, 2025 in Whittier, California. Guests are...
In Defense of Liberals: A Walk Through Santa Cruz
A special edition of the Babblery in recognition of Black History Month. I was ambivalent about going anywhere on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, this year otherwise known as Inauguration Day. It seemed like the two events were canceling each other out in my...
FirstPersonSingular: Jason Scorse – Meritocracy
Jason Scorse explains what meritocracy should really mean. Photo courtesy of Ekaterina Bolovtsova.
The Tower of Song Presents “The Troubadours & The Beloved, Part 3”
Tune in at 12 AM, February 24th, and hear the Gypsy Scholar present the third installment of the Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series, “The Troubadours & The Beloved: The Religion of Love/Amor.” Be sure to check out the fantabulous “The Troubadours & The...
Santa Cruz Wharf Stuggles Back to Life
After a catastrophic collapse in December, the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is putting out the message: Support local businesses that depend on foot traffic to stay afloat. This story is by UCSC Humanities intern, Maury Burnette-Cavoto.
Immigration Attorney Describes Staggering Case Load
Chaos and confusion abound, and immigration lawyers are overwhelmed by the number of clients seeking their services. Here's the view from Salinas Attorney, Blanca Zarazua.
The Tower of Song Presents “The Troubadours & The Beloved, Part 2″
Update: The extended version of the Gypsy Scholar's second installment of the Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series, “The Troubadours & The Beloved: The Religion of Love/Amor,” is now available for listening on the “Archived Musical Essays” webpage, along with the...
Pride Perspectives Show 3: The 1970s, Women’s Music and Health with Kater Pollock and Patti Maxine.
This show focused was on the 1970s and in particular how women contributed to the implementation of the first Santa Cruz Pride in 1975. At UCSC, feminist studies began in 1974 and at the same time, the Santa Cruz Women’s Health Collective began with many involved...
Sunday Dinner: The Practice of Activism (22nd Annual Practical Activism Conference)
This month the lead student planners for the 22nd Annual Practical Activism Conference at UC Santa Cruz served up this year's conference schedule and theme! With "radical love" at the center, this year's conference will touch on issues of climate justice, nonviolent...
Moss Landing Battery Fire Health Survey
The Health Departments of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties, in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health, are conducting this community survey to learn more about the Energy Storage Facility Fire in Monterey County that started on...
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