Activism

08 Nov 2024

Books Not Bans is Sending Banned Books Where They’re Needed Most

Books Not Bans, a local organization, is making a nationwide impact by sending books, including queer and banned titles, to places where people don’t have access to them, and is planning a book giveaway party in Birmingham, Alabama.

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06 Nov 2024

I Didn’t Cry in the Bar When Trump Won This Time 

Despite the disappointment of Trump’s victory, the we must continue to fight for the rights of working class people and push back against their exploitation by corporations and billionaires, as the GOP has already taken the White House and the Senate and is planning to take the House of Representatives.

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31 Oct 2024

Is Your Street Safe and Walkable? Here’s How to Audit It

San Francisco is addressing pedestrian safety concerns by implementing Slow Streets, partnering with nonprofits, and encouraging citizens to conduct walk audits to advocate for safe streets.

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31 Oct 2024

Colombia On Film & Film Maker Q&A at Roxie Theater

Running from November 2-3, 2024, the Roxie Theater in collaboration with CiNEOLA presents the fifth annual Colombia On Film series.  Co-presenters for this series are Rox Cine and the Colombian Consulate of San Francisco. 

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27 Oct 2024

SF City Hall Clerks Go On Strike

Frustrations of overworked and undertrained clerks at San Francisco City Hall reached a boiling point last week. Officials had approximately a month to honor requests for updated training and more courtroom space. Two weeks ago, the unionized workers authorized a strike. Clerks held a protest outside City Hall on Thursday,

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24 Oct 2024

The Art of Sneakers in Oakland

The first of its kind, the show immediately drew me into the world of sneakers. Featuring 15 top creators in the industry, the shoes on display ranged in style and form; while some emphasized their sustainable roots, others brought a more sculptural approach to the shelves.

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17 Oct 2024

‘The Joy of Making’, Thomas Kong’s Work

Thomas Kong’s Work in “Chicago” at Casemore Gallery, San Francisco.

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16 Oct 2024

What It’s Like Canvasing for Kamala in Nevada

Steven T. Jones and his wife Lisa volunteered for the Kamala Harris campaign in Nevada, canvassing door-to-door and attending a vice presidential debate watch party, where they encountered a mix of supporters and opponents of the candidate.

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