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04 Oct 2022

Gavin Newsom Decriminalized Jaywalking

Written By Habibi Bridges: Great news! Daddy Newsom has officially decriminalized what we’ve already been doing: jaywalking! While this virtually doesn’t change much, this is actually a good thing for vulnerable people living in low income neighborhoods where cops unfairly choose to enforce arbitrary laws at the expense of California’s

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24 Sep 2022

A High-Flying Performance Not to Miss: “Passengers” from The 7 Fingers

I found an existential quest posing thought-provoking questions that just happened to use
circus arts. It was glorious!

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20 Sep 2022

Marin Soul Singer on Fighting Cancer & Creating Community

Jean’s journey with cancer has not only inspired her to connect with others; it’s also increased her motivation to invest in herself as an artist. After her diagnosis, Jean prioritized her songwriting, practicing for hours a day and taking intense lessons to improve her craft. 

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13 Sep 2022

Are Only Children Selfish?

Written By: Habibi Bridges  I’ve always told my friends and family that I would avoid two types of guys when it comes to dating: first born sons, and only children (who by default are also first born). The reasons are numerous, and as a middle child from a family of

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08 Sep 2022

Kaiser Therapists Continue Strike Against Dangerously Long Wait Times for Therapy

Kaiser patients are waiting longer than ever for care, and clinicians keep leaving in droves because the work is unsustainable and patients continue to suffer.

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06 Sep 2022

Was Biden’s Speech Presentation Necessary?

Written by: Habibi Bridges When Biden took the stage at the Independence Hall in Philadelphia, an ominous red light appeared behind him. Despite the message of the speech, the presentation was meant to show the full extent of state power and the malevolence it could accomplish. There was nothing wrong

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01 Sep 2022

SF Hip-Hop Hero, Richie Cunning, Just Dropped a Banging New Album

And unsurprisingly, Richie has created another fully-contained and functional world to temporarily house all fans and friends in need of shelter, not the torchlit tunnels of Night Train, but a smokey West-Coast Vegas-style ballroom event, fit for Sammy, Frank, Dean and the gang.

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01 Sep 2022

Why All Our Weed Strains Are ‘Hybrids’ Now

By Jennifer Gallagher Have you ever wondered why more hybrid strain names and types exist in the US compared to landrace varieties? The popularity of cannabis for medical and recreational use is steadily increasing, thanks to its plethora of benefits. Cultivators can also grow more types of weed than ever

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