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Posts published in “Day: February 23, 2011

Your Inner Bushman

I wanted to open this article with that quote from Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, a great friend of the Kalahari Bushmen, so I would not be accused of using a derogatory term when speaking of the people from whom all humans on earth are descended.

W.S. Merwin, US Poet Laureate

Well over 200 people came to West Marin from far and wide on a recent Sunday to hear United States Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin give…

Time For A Democracy Tune-Up

The recent Egyptian power ouster has reaffirmed the reality that the desire of people to rule themselves is ultimately unstoppable. Egypt’s government will get a…

The Guns Of Leggett

There were enough assault weapons to arm a platoon of marines. Laid out in front of the jury box, there they were in all their…

Off The Record

This Week: McCowen v. Brooktrails, Sutley v. The Church Built From One Tree, Allman v. Angelo and much more

What Happened To The Southcoast’s Internet?

Several southcoast residents — including former Supervisor Norman de Vall — have written to us with questions about what happened to esplanade.us, the Gualala-based wireless…

Valley People

MR. QIONG WANG is either the most committed poacher to prey on Mendocino County in years, or he's operating under the prevalent Asian delusion that…

Sergeant Mendoza: A Hero’s Welcome

Sergeant Manuel Mendoza-Valencia enjoyed a big welcome home and birthday party at the Apple Hall last Saturday. It has been six years since the young…

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