Activism

Monkeybrains: Providing Free Internet to Low-Income Residents in SF
To this day, Monkeybrains continues to support the 50+ sites that they built during those phases at zero cost to the City.

Giving Tuesday: How to Ensure Your Donation Actually Helps
Giving Tuesday is a trend of donating to nonprofits after Thanksgiving, and while it’s important to ensure that nonprofits are legitimate, it’s also important to consider their governance and policies.

Charges Against Golden Gate Protesters Largely Dismissed
26 protesters drew international attention to their cause when they halted traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge last April. People lobbied praise and contempt for their highly visible stand against the Israeli invasion of Palestine. Contentious District Attorney Brooke Jenkins pursued extreme charges against many demonstrators, including felonies for conspiracy

Trump Got More Votes in San Franciso in 2024, than in 2020 or 2016
The 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, got a higher percentage of votes in San Francisco this past election, than any other Republican presidential candidate since George W Bush in 2000. In this 2024 Presidential Election, 62,556 San Franciscans voted for the Trump/Vance ticket. Trump got 15.53%

Renee De Carlo’s Drawing Rooms: Uniting Art, Music, and Community in SF
Meet Renee De Carlo, the Visionary Artist Creating Space for People to Connect Through Art

San Franciscans are Naming their Storm Drains and it’s Fantastic!
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Adopt-A-Drain program is helping residents mitigate flooding by cleaning out clogged drains, with some drains having funny names like “Booty Sweat” and “Durain Durain”.

Oakland Symphony’s Carmina Burana and Two Black Churches Pack a Powerful Message
The Oakland Symphony Chorus and Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir performed a rousing performance of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, accompanied by a full orchestra, at the Paramount Theater, leaving the audience on their feet in a standing ovation.

CJM to Close for One Year Citing Financial Difficulties
“The CJM’s sabbatical will allow for innovative ideation and experimentation, as well as exploration of new ways to reach wider audiences. This temporary closure will enable The Museum to thoroughly evaluate its financial framework and engage in intense planning and organizational assessment, with the clear goal of emerging as a more resilient organization.”