Activism

08 Nov 2023

Why the APEC Summit in San Francisco is Significant

by Bharat Bhushan for 360Info. The rise of China and the US response are set to dominate discussions at the meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders in San Francisco. All eyes were on the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the US from October 26th – October

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07 Nov 2023

SF Leaders Working To Make Homelessness Invisible To APEC Attendees

San Francisco is facing a tricky situation as it prepares to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the city’s biggest international event since 1945. On one hand, they’re rolling out the red carpet for foreign leaders, CEOs, and a horde of journalists. On the other, they’re dealing with a

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06 Nov 2023

Why San Francisco Politics Matter After All That

There’s a tense air in San Francisco. The city is readying for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) — a major international conference hosting President Joe Biden and General Secretary Xi Jinping alike — and erupting in demonstrations against the evolving humanitarian crisis in Gaza, raised to a fever pitch by

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26 Oct 2023

Georgia’s Lt. Gov Wants to Pay Teachers $10k to Carry Guns at School

Meanwhile, actual Georgia teachers ranked allowing non-officers to carry guns as their least preferred school safety measure.

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19 Oct 2023

A Neighbor Tried to Erase This Queer Artist’s LGBTQ+ Murals

Editor’s Note: A “Painting Against Homophobia” rally is being held on Friday 10/20 at 1101 Valencia Street in support of J Manuel Carmona. It’s being hosted by Juanita More and features Persia, Honey Mahogany, Galería de la Raza, the GLBT Historical Society, and more. Find out all about it right

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19 Oct 2023

Halloween Costume Etiquette this Year

Halloween costumes can be fun, creative, meaningful, and/or festive. Halloween costumes also come with some caveats and the notion that what we wear and what others wear is a two-way street. 

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18 Oct 2023

Standing Up for Chickens: SF Attorney Takes Center Stage in Animal Rights Trial

By Sheila Koren Animal rights activists have been gathering in Santa Rosa this past month for a significant legal trial concerning the Right To Rescue mistreated animals. In this case it’s chickens and ducks from Petaluma factory farms. Two similar trials over the past year (in St. George, Utah and

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12 Oct 2023

Historical Turnout: Educators Vote to Authorize Strike Action

Walking into Balboa High School yesterday at 6 pm on Wednesday, October 11th, to cast my vote in favor of authorizing a strike rekindled my fervor for championing the cause of San Francisco’s dedicated educators. In August 2023, it was reported that 53 different unions across California had resorted to

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