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Not everyone supported the unnaming of Kroeber Hall. Several faculty members said that the denaming was unjust to Kroeber, who did few if any archeological excavations in California but focused on ethnological research. Ethnology is a branch of archeology that involves analyzing and comparing of human cultures. … [Read more...] about UC Berkeley Removes Kroeber Hall Name From Building Over Namesake’s Treatment Of Native Americans

“We’ve reduced expenses, where possible, and have started seeking out new ways to gain revenue (such as sponsorship for our virtual events). We have always been free-of-charge to students and members of the Wildcat community, so we don’t rely heavily on admission alone for funding. We continue to be grateful for the support of the donors and Museum members that have stepped up to support us during this time. They have been key to helping the UAMA financially,” McCleary said via email.  … [Read more...] about UA Museum of Art & Reid Park Zoo transition to remote services

For all the executions, the media witnesses were packed into a small room inside the execution building, where social distancing was nearly impossible, and seated close together. They had traveled with other journalists and prison staff members in an unmarked van to a security screening and then to witness the execution. Reporters sometimes had to wait for 30 minutes or more inside the van — sitting within a foot or two of each other — before being led into the chamber building. They were also inside a media center, where reporters were at tables spaced about 6 feet apart, for several hours. The Bureau of Prisons required media witnesses to wear masks at all times, including inside the execution chamber. … [Read more...] about Feds withheld info on virus cases following executions

“As we cheer our Lakers’ 17th championship, please remember it’s still not safe to gather in groups,” Garcetti tweeted. “Let’s honor our city’s triumph by protecting others and making sure we don’t spread the virus. Please celebrate safely at home. Do not gather at Staples Center. Thank you!” … [Read more...] about Police Respond To Angelenos Crowding Streets Downtown Following Lakers 2020 Championship Win

"The legislative filibuster defines the Senate as the world’s greatest deliberative body. It would be tragic if it were removed. And I believe the Democrats would rue the day eventually should they pursue that route," Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said in a statement to Fox News. "This issue is one that frankly the Democrats should back off on and recognize that it is a hallowed tradition of the Senate." … [Read more...] about McConnell says ‘basic arithmetic’ shows Dems can’t kill filibuster. How that hampers these progressive desires