Activism

Charges Against Golden Gate Protesters Largely Dismissed
26 protesters drew international attention to their cause when they halted traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge last April. People lobbied praise and contempt for their highly visible stand against the Israeli invasion of Palestine. Contentious District Attorney Brooke Jenkins pursued extreme charges against many demonstrators, including felonies for conspiracy

Trump Got More Votes in San Franciso in 2024, than in 2020 or 2016
The 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, got a higher percentage of votes in San Francisco this past election, than any other Republican presidential candidate since George W Bush in 2000. In this 2024 Presidential Election, 62,556 San Franciscans voted for the Trump/Vance ticket. Trump got 15.53%

Renee De Carlo’s Drawing Rooms: Uniting Art, Music, and Community in SF
Meet Renee De Carlo, the Visionary Artist Creating Space for People to Connect Through Art

San Franciscans are Naming their Storm Drains and it’s Fantastic!
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Adopt-A-Drain program is helping residents mitigate flooding by cleaning out clogged drains, with some drains having funny names like “Booty Sweat” and “Durain Durain”.

Oakland Symphony’s Carmina Burana and Two Black Churches Pack a Powerful Message
The Oakland Symphony Chorus and Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir performed a rousing performance of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, accompanied by a full orchestra, at the Paramount Theater, leaving the audience on their feet in a standing ovation.

CJM to Close for One Year Citing Financial Difficulties
“The CJM’s sabbatical will allow for innovative ideation and experimentation, as well as exploration of new ways to reach wider audiences. This temporary closure will enable The Museum to thoroughly evaluate its financial framework and engage in intense planning and organizational assessment, with the clear goal of emerging as a more resilient organization.”

Books Not Bans is Sending Banned Books Where They’re Needed Most
Books Not Bans, a local organization, is making a nationwide impact by sending books, including queer and banned titles, to places where people don’t have access to them, and is planning a book giveaway party in Birmingham, Alabama.

I Didn’t Cry in the Bar When Trump Won This Time
Despite the disappointment of Trump’s victory, the we must continue to fight for the rights of working class people and push back against their exploitation by corporations and billionaires, as the GOP has already taken the White House and the Senate and is planning to take the House of Representatives.