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Blue Burkett

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
3
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Aug 1, 2026
Outlet visibility, for Daily Cal | Berkeley news
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Jul 18, 2026
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  1. Article · Aug 1, 2026 · Blue Burkett | Senior Staff

    A silent city in the wake of suicide (opens the original)

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    “Someone fell from Unit 3.” In a moment, the energy of our newsroom flipped. Reporters were already on their phones, making calls as they dug for their notepads and prepared to rush down to the scene. Editors discussed the steps they would take to get the story out quickly. I looked out the large windows at the front of our office as someone knocked over a water cup, the dark night slipping in where the fluorescent lights didn’t reach. “They think it’s a suicide.” Ten minutes later,

  2. Article · Jul 25, 2026 · Blue Burkett | Senior Staff

    Placating the president (opens the original)

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    There was a time when I believed the White House belonged to the American people. At 15 years old, I stood in Lafayette Square and marveled at the beautiful building, believing a small part of it to be mine. It didn’t matter who resided within it: The White House was the People’s House, an unshakeable symbol of the United States, a constant amid our country’s rapid change. Unfortunately, this is no longer true under President Donald Trump. Toddling about in his suit and red tie, he has was

  3. Article · Jul 18, 2026 · Blue Burkett | Senior Staff

    A divisive fear amid the abortion debate (opens the original)

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    Content warning: discussion of sexual assault I have always dreamed of making my own family. I imagine that one day, I’ll cheesily coordinate outfits with my children: denim on denim, maybe a hair accessory with the same pattern as my shirt atop their head. In the hazy light of my imagination, a baby reaches out to me, gripping my ring finger with its tiny fist. I am overcome with joy, for I know they are mine, and I am theirs. I have the whole world to show — I have everything to give. But

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