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Capitalism, Racism, and Black Friday: Deconstructing America’s History of Exploitation
Reclaim Black Friday is calling on brands to redistribute a percentage of their sales to Black and Indigenous land-based organizations, instead of running sales during Black Friday weekend.

Revive the Night: The Grassroots Effort Save SF’s Dancefloors
By Bailey Greenwood In the past 8 months, we’ve witnessed the crumbling of an industry that employed millions of people around the United States, and with no end in sight, an industry that will take years to rebuild. Revive the Night is a is a 3-day virtual festival taking place December

What it Was Like in Pennsylvania When Joe Biden Won
Before Pennsylvania put this whole election to rest, I have to admit, I was afraid. The air is thick with conservative values and people can be…unpredictable. Would we be able to talk to our family members, friends, colleagues, in a genuine way without dancing around the Elephant in the room?

On Moving Back to Pennsylvania for COVID & the Election
Now I found myself back in a hometown bracing itself for crisis on all ends — economic, social, political, civil — my feet pedaling hard on crumbling roads as I tried to gain ground on 11 years of missed birthdays, holidays, and just … time.

Why the Richmond District Needs Connie Chan, NOT Marjan Philhour
Guest post by Winston Parsons This November, The Richmond District — San Francisco’s District 1 — will be choosing a new representative in City Hall. There are seven candidates on the ballot for The Richmond, with the top three contenders being Connie Chan, David Lee, and Marjan Philhour. Back in

Town’s End Restaurant and Bakery is Closing after 30 Years in South Beach
Guest post by Galen Abbott Another piece of the San Francisco restaurant fabric has been torn away by the global pandemic that continues to weigh down local businesses. This one stings just a bit more, as food service wasn’t the only focus. A community was formed around the couple that

5 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW to Make 2020 Less Awful
Hi everyone! Nivi here, founder of Soapbox Project, a media startup that makes socia impact easy for busy people. It’s so nice to meet you. I’ve been following Broke-Ass Stuart over a year now (though it’s felt more like a decade). For me, living through a pandemic has been a

What is 5G and Why are People Linking it to Coronavirus?
Let’s take a brief look at what 5G technology actually is, and more importantly, how an emerging technology and a global pandemic created ripe conditions for new conspiracies.