‹‹ Alibi V.21 No.42 • Oct 18-24, 2012 ››

Election 2012

Socialism’s Front Woman

Young candidate for president calls for people to get organized

By Margaret Wright

Peta Lindsay’s campaign is not about a short-term electoral victory. It’s about building a movement, she says, and setting an example for young people who feel alienated by the political scene.

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The Hungry Ghosts

Doctor says loss and trauma cause addiction—not just genetics

By Carl-John X Veraja

Maté is a compelling speaker, as his agile phraseology and hard-earned authority bear out—regardless of whether you agree with his conclusions. And some people don't.

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Gene Grant

The intersection sees 300 percent more accidents with pedestrians than the rest of the city, equivalent to the San Mateo and Montgomery intersection. That is just startling for an area that rightfully prides itself on a mellow pace of life.