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How ‘Karen’ went from a popular baby name to a stand-in for white entitlement

By Robin Queen | professor of linguistics, English language and literatures and Germanic languages and Literatures, University of Michigan | December 8, 2020
The popular name has a myriad of meanings -- and all of them have social currency and meaning, argues linguist Robin Queen.
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Letter to the Editor | Our schools depend on your support

By Emily Harrold | December 4, 2020
PEF board member and parent Emily Harrold says withholding a donation to the Giving Campaign only harms students.
Around Town

Letter to the Editor | Sort through the noise

By Doug Ireland | December 1, 2020
Former PUSD school board member Doug Ireland offers words of encouragement and some advice to incoming trustees.
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Letter to the Editor | Our kids have graduated — we still give

By Mary Lou (PEF Board Member) and Straty Righellis | November 24, 2020
Mary Lou and Straty Righellis are paying it forward by continuing to support Piedmont schools.
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Letter to the Editor | The proposed PCA lease is flawed

By Rick Raushenbush | November 24, 2020
Resident Rick Raushenbush says the lease gives the arts center too much control over a city-owned property.
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Letter to the Editor | We need your support

By Amelie Kappes, Colleen Allan, and Teebie Saunders | Giving Campaign co-chairs | November 20, 2020
The Giving Campaign co-chairs explain why donating to Piedmont schools is more important now than ever.
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Letter to the Editor | It’s time to give

By Cortney Allen, PEF vice chair | November 20, 2020
PEF Vice Chair Cortney Allen says the dollars raised this year are essential for the next school year.
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Letter to the Editor | More time needed for input on PCA lease

By Rebecca Posamentier | Chair, Piedmont Arts Fund | November 13, 2020
Let's take the time to look holistically at how we interact with the arts as a community, writes Rebecca Posamentier.
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Letter to the Editor | Thank you for the support

By Connie Herrick | November 10, 2020
Although the race did not turn in her favor, city council candidate Connie Herrick expresses gratitude for the community and reaffirms commitment to serving the city.
Around Town

Letter to the Editor | Center for the Arts lease needs more public input, lost revenue at stake

By Nancy Lehrkind | November 9, 2020
Why the rush to vote on Nov. 16 when there is still time to consider options, asks founder and former president of the PCA Nancy Lehrkind.
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