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Why You Should Never Take a Bikram Yoga Class
Step aside Donald Trump, there’s a new bad hombre in town. Bikram Choudry is a self proclaimed yoga “guru” who founded a 26 pose heated yoga sequence that seduced thousands of young seekers. There are 330 Bikram studios in the United States and 600 worldwide; this is far beyond your local community yoga class. Bikram is also a 70 year old guy who teaches class in a tiny speedo, wears a $1 million diamond encrusted watch, and recently has had 6 sexual assault cases filed against him.

What it’s Like Canvassing for Hillary Clinton in Nevada
“EXCUSE ME!”
I tense up as the tall gray-haired man wearing grandpa glasses yells to grab our attention and then stands a little too close for comfort. I was with 3 other women outside a Starbucks in Reno wearing Hillary Clinton t-shirts as we got ready to knocks on doors and talk to voters. Outside of my Bay Area bubble, I realize I’m assuming random people (well, white men at least) are Trump supporters until they prove otherwise.

Evicted Area Musicians Make Home in Giant Guitar Installation
Guest Post by Sara Aboulafia Popular local folk-pop duo He and Her have devised a characteristically creative solution to their recent eviction woes. Juan Velasquez and Kerri Johannsen had been living for three years in a rent-controlled Mission one-bedroom apartment when their landlord, Vaughan R. Lee, forced them out to move

7 Matching Tattoo Ideas for Couples
Guest Post By Emily Stone Nothing says “love” quite like his and hers tattoos. What better way to memorialize your relationship than with something you carry with you always? If you’ve been considering taking the inky plunge with your partner, but need a comprehensive list of tattoo ideas for couples,

Erykah Badu’s School and Addressing Rape Culture
Guest Post by barakanoel I doubt Erykah remembers meeting me. I was dreaming. Badu always had me feeling like a dream. Well, well, well. They said Hip Hop was dead before we even heard about Bambaataa. Before I ever memorized a rhyme. Always tryna take down our Black heroes. Whitney. Cosby. Kelly. Martin,

Why San Francisco is Losing Its Teachers
New teachers in the San Francisco would be financially better off if they pursued a career as a bricklayer or morgue attendant. Vote to keep and attract teachers to San Francisco

Common Mistakes Made When Buying Wholesale Clothes
Guest Post by: Emma Williams Buying designer clothing from a wholesaler can save you money without sacrificing quality. It is an opportunity to provide the best to your clients while enjoying the perks that come with wholesale purchases. There are however many mistakes buyers will make when engaging wholesalers to their

The Best Bloody Marys in San Francisco
After the San Francisco Bloody Mary Festival I needed a cold shower. It wasn’t just that some of the cocktails were orgasmic (they were) or that I went to the fest with a head cold and a fever (I did): it was more that the venue was warm and the drinks were spicy and after downing 13 of the city’s best Marys, mama needed to cool down.