On July 7 Philander Castile’s mother provided a prime example of respectability politics when it comes to the black experience. While the state was denying obvious facts of foul play, Facebook played their almost expected role as accomplice in covering up police murders. Castile’s mother said, “He’s not a thug, he’s

How I learned to stop judging and start loving my fanny pack When I told a friend of mine I was really digging my new fanny pack and had even worn it on a date, she rolled her eyes and replied, “We have to break up now.” Such is the

You went through your whole life thinking giraffes are one animal. Just one type of animal. Because this is a year of surprises (good and bad), scientists just released new info that giraffes actually comprise 4 different species. Well, when you put them all next to each other like that…sure.

There is a new iPhone going on sale today, for no better reason than it is the second week of September and Apple puts out a new iPhone the second week of every September. But people, you should not buy the new iPhone 7 just because there is a new

OPEN LETTER BY RUPA MARYA, MD OF THE DO NO HARM COALITION The Do No Harm Coalition, who also recently came out in support of Colin Kaepernick, were asked by indigenous caregivers out North Dakota to make a public statement of support in hopes of inspiring more health workers to stand. This

Many people who went to Burning Man did not get to have sex with the people they encountered at Burning Man. These are their stories. As the Burners return and undustify themselves, those who were eluded by love turn to Craigslist Missed Connections, a 2003-era relic intended to hook up star-crossed

Welcome to Bay of the Living Dead, a twice a month column about the horror genre, past, present and future. This edition of Bay of the Living Dead is a little late–I’ve been recuperating from the flu. Thanks to a visit to Dr. Frankenstein, I am healed! Moving forward you can look for this

Rockers are descending onto San Francisco to show their…photography; Dave Catching (Eagles of Death Metal), Chris Coleman (Kings of Leon), Moby, & 6 others musicians are showing their bizarre, beautiful or unexpected photography in San Francisco, oh and the show is curated by White Zombie’s Sean Yseult