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Is SFMTA Holding Muni Hostage?
Thinning, truncating, or outright suspending service on certain Muni lines has been in talks for a few months now. As cuts go into effect, their repercussions offer a bleak insight into the future of our reportedly struggling transportation division. Stops trimmed of several lines or reduced to an inconvenient stump.

This Flu Is Kicking Everyone’s Ass
On Day 4 of my partner’s ongoing fever, I insisted he call his doctor. He’s currently laid up with a mean case of flu—the worst he’s had in his thirty-one years on Earth. His temperature fluctuates between 99° and 102°, flirting with 103°. He sweats out as much as he

Why You Might Accidentally Be In A Cult
The Zizians, a radical death cult, have been accused of recruiting transgender members and killing people who hold “petty authority,” while other cults in the Bay Area include Crossfit, Shen Yun, SoulCycle, and cryptocurrency fanatics.

The Envelope: A Short Film About Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever finished a project only to find yourself unable to turn it in? You got all the hard work done but now that it’s time for people to see it, your hands get itchy and your noggin starts sweating. Bay Area director Jayson Johnson has created a short

Trump is not a King, He’s Just a Weak President
We all know the first couple weeks of Trump’s Presidency have been a whirlwind of inflammatory headlines, reckless declarations, and probing attacks on US trade partners and Federal institutions. And many of my liberal friends are worried, stressed, and depressed. And this is what I tell them to give some

Amy Sherald’s “American Sublime” at SFMOMA: A Bold Celebration of Black Life
Amy Sherald’s exhibition, American Sublime, at SFMOMA brought together nearly 50 pieces from 2007 to the present, showcasing her evolution from early portraits to her more recent, incisive figure paintings, all which settled into everyday moments of Black life.

The 2025 SF Independent Film Fest is Here!
The San Francisco Independent Film Festival (S.F. IndieFest) is back for its 27th edition, featuring 80 new feature-length and short films with an independent bent. The festival will run from February 6 to 18, 2025, with most screenings at the Roxie Theater and a few co-presented screenings at the Vogue Theater.

Who Are US Immigrants, Where Do They Come From, and Where Do They Live?
Undocumented immigration in the United States is a significant issue, with 51 million foreign-born people living in the country, including 13.7 million undocumented immigrants, who are protected from deportation due to legal status changes and humanitarian reasons.