Donald Trump signed two executive orders that had to do with undocumented immigration today.

Tunisia stands alone among the nations that went through Arab Spring revolutions, in successfully forging and sustaining a democratic government after toppling a dictator.

Last week, some of the Bay Area’s most celebrated authors came together to share their thoughts about our own Democratic moment. The event, presented by Litquake, was called “No Shadow Without Light: Writers Respond to Trump.” KALW was there to capture some of those responses. Former San Francisco Poet Laureate devorah major read from her poem, Snap.

Arab-American writer and Mills College professor Elmaz Abinader read from a letter she wrote, Woman Standing in Line at the Store.

Lila Blue, who you’re hearing now, has lived in San Francisco about a third of her life, yet she’s only been here since 2011. How’s that possible? Lila Smith is only 16 years old. Her first instrument was the ukulele. Now she also plays guitar, bass and piano.

Daphne Matziaraki's film 4.1 Miles captures a day in the life of a Greek Coast Guard Captain whose job is to try to save refugees trying to cross the Aegean Sea. It was featured as a New York Times Op-Doc, won a Student Academy Award, and it’s been nominated for an Oscar.

Daphne Matziaraki's film 4.1 Miles captures a day in the life of a Greek Coast Guard Captain whose job is to try to save refugees trying to cross the Aegean Sea. It was featured as a New York Times Op-Doc, won a Student Academy Award, and it’s been nominated for an Oscar in the short documentary category.