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The Organization Helping Past Felons Finally Vote in Florida
At the time of publication, this initiative from the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition has raised $3,787,624 to pay off this debt, helping thousands of people regain their right to vote

How to Know What Crowdfunding Campaigns and Platforms to Trust
The world of online donations is enormous and, for many of us, confusing. There are not only crowdfunding scams, but whole platforms that might take a huge chunk of your donation. Here are some tips to safely pledge commitment and donate online:

Baskit: The Radical, Socialist, Pay-What-You-Can Produce Delivery
By Haley Pollock Remember when Mister Rogers once spoke to children who felt scared by unexpected and traumatic events, and he said, “Look for the helpers”? Meaning, when stuff is awful, as it so frequently is lately, seeing people who are helping others makes it less scary, more hopeful. Adrian

Even More Great Stuff to Watch on Netflix in September
Want star power, taco porn, or even Jewish French stoner comedy? The second half of this September on Netflix has these and more. Hotly anticipated films and series sees Tom Holland taking on rural Ohio evil, Millie Bobby Brown starring in a feminist take on Sherlock Holmes, and Sarah Paulson

SF Will Now Allow Indoor Salons, Gyms, Tattoos & Museums
My good buddy Joe Fitz, over at KQED, just broke the news that San Francisco will be allowing indoor activity at salons, gyms, tattoo shops, and massage parlors (are they still called that?) starting this Monday, September 14th, albeit with “limited capacity” Museums will be allowed to open up to

Artist Captures the Emptiness of 2020 in San Francisco
The “Artist You Should Know” series highlights Bay Area artists before they exhibit their work somewhere awesome, it’s our way of supporting the creative community and helping to keep San Francisco a strange and wonderful place. Hiroshi Sato was born in Japan and spent his childhood in Tanzania, he got his BFA and an

Who Wants a Copy of “She Represents: 44 Women Who Are Changing Politics…and the World”
In a complicated political era when the United States feels divided, this book celebrates feminism and female contributions to politics, activism, and communities. Each of the forty-four women profiled in this illustrated book has demonstrated her capabilities and strengths in political and community leadership and activism, both in the United