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Trump Demands SF Public Housing Residents Prove Citizenship

Feb 12, 2026

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4 min read

Trump Demands SF Public Housing Residents Prove Citizenship

Trump’s Executive Order 14218, “Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders,” and that “federal housing assistance will no longer be granted to illegal aliens or sanctuary cities.”

James Conrad

The Quiet Resistance of Japanese Internment, at Potrero Stage

Feb 12, 2026

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4 min read

The Quiet Resistance of Japanese Internment, at Potrero Stage

Sometimes the most powerful show of strength comes in the form of quiet resistance. Two chairs, two rice paper screens, a desk, a suitcase, and a coat rack make up the stark set of Miyoko Sakatani’s In the Spirit of Gaman: The Mitsuye Endo Story.

Vita Hewitt

Why is Burdell Facing Viral Backlash Over a Service Fee?

Feb 11, 2026

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9 min read

Why is Burdell Facing Viral Backlash Over a Service Fee?

As service charges become more common, Burdell’s controversy reveals how tipping culture, misinformation, and social media can collide.

Katy Atchison

Low-Cost Art Classes to Help You Escape Your Existential Dread

Feb 11, 2026

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8 min read

Low-Cost Art Classes to Help You Escape Your Existential Dread

Escape the daily grind through affordable art classes that unleash creativity, get you off the couch, and spark hidden talents across the Bay Area's coolest workshops.

Guest Writer

The Curiosity Guild: Weird History Meets Storytelling Magic

Feb 11, 2026

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6 min read

The Curiosity Guild: Weird History Meets Storytelling Magic

Dive into captivating monthly talks that unearth bizarre historical tales, reviving the spirit of Odd Salon with fresh, delightful storytelling perspectives.

Katy Atchison