Activism
Georgia’s Lt. Gov Wants to Pay Teachers $10k to Carry Guns at School
Meanwhile, actual Georgia teachers ranked allowing non-officers to carry guns as their least preferred school safety measure.
A Neighbor Tried to Erase This Queer Artist’s LGBTQ+ Murals
Editor’s Note: A “Painting Against Homophobia” rally is being held on Friday 10/20 at 1101 Valencia Street in support of J Manuel Carmona. It’s being hosted by Juanita More and features Persia, Honey Mahogany, Galería de la Raza, the GLBT Historical Society, and more. Find out all about it right
Halloween Costume Etiquette this Year
Halloween costumes can be fun, creative, meaningful, and/or festive. Halloween costumes also come with some caveats and the notion that what we wear and what others wear is a two-way street.
Standing Up for Chickens: SF Attorney Takes Center Stage in Animal Rights Trial
By Sheila Koren Animal rights activists have been gathering in Santa Rosa this past month for a significant legal trial concerning the Right To Rescue mistreated animals. In this case it’s chickens and ducks from Petaluma factory farms. Two similar trials over the past year (in St. George, Utah and
Historical Turnout: Educators Vote to Authorize Strike Action
Walking into Balboa High School yesterday at 6 pm on Wednesday, October 11th, to cast my vote in favor of authorizing a strike rekindled my fervor for championing the cause of San Francisco’s dedicated educators. In August 2023, it was reported that 53 different unions across California had resorted to
Hundreds of San Francisco Artists Open Their Studios This Fall
SF artist Rachel Znerold has been painting in the Mission for 15 years, her art seeks to encourages people to think more deeply about their connection to Mother Nature and to one another.
Ask a Tenant Lawyer: What to Know Before Signing a Lease in San Francisco
Ask a Tenant Lawyer is your chance to learn how to survive as a renter in San Francisco. Tenant’s Rights Attorney Daniel Wayne represents residential tenants in landlord/tenant disputes in the Bay Area. Have a landlord-tenant question you’d like to see covered? Send an email to alex@brokeassstuart.com and we’ll forward
Halloween Returns to the Castro…Just a Little Differently
Halloween is making a grand comeback in San Francisco’s colorful Castro neighborhood, and this time, it’s bringing a new, family-friendly vibe. After years of absence, the LGBTQ+ community in the Castro is gearing up for a revitalized Halloween celebration, combining community spirit with innovative ideas.