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Jun 9, 2026

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Hella Earthquakes Hit Headlines Around The World

The past 72 hours have been exceptionally busy as seismologists worldwide study back-to-back earthquakes.

Jake Warren

Jun 8, 2026

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2 min read

Silicon Valley and the Next Generation of Sex Work

In a world where human skills are depreciated, humanity itself remains valuable.

Abraham Woodliff

Jun 8, 2026

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2 min read

A Feminist Fantasy That Never Finds Its Bite

I got to see SF Playhouse’s “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really,” by Kate Hamill, and it might be one of the worst plays I’ve ever seen. That added “Really” in the title should serve as an excellent warning of what is to come, and perhaps it should come with a question mark. Landing somewhere between midlevel fanfiction and a parody of a Scooby Doo episode, the feminism can be hard to spot.

Vita Hewitt

Jun 6, 2026

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3 min read

San Francisco Was Built by Sex Workers. Kaytlin Bailey Wants You to Know It.

From the Barbary Coast to Pride Month, the performer and historian behind The Oldest Profession explains why sex workers have always been central to San Francisco's story, and why that history matters more than ever.

Guest Writer

Jun 5, 2026

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2 min read

Why Google is Planning To Release Millions Of Mosquitoes In California

The EPA is reviewing Google's plan to release 16 million male mosquitoes in Florida and California as part of its 'Debug Program'.

James Conrad

Jun 4, 2026

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2 min read

San Francisco Votes to Continue Gilded Age, Huzzah!

In Tuesday’s election, San Franciscans largely followed their Mayor’s advice and voted for the big-money-backed candidates, while voting down new taxes on billionaires. And while our Mayor is a billionaire, backed by other billionaires, it should be said that he is also well-liked by most San Franciscans.

Alex Mak

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