Alex Mak - Managing Editor

09 Jul 2019

Jim Beam Distillery Fire Causes Massive Fish Die-off as Whiskey Pours into River

The Jim Beam Distillery in Kentucky went up in flames last week, and with it, 45,000 barrels of whiskey.  The fire was blamed on a lightning strike, but the runoff from the fire has massively contaminated the adjoining Kentucky river.  Tens of thousands of fish have died, and crews on

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09 Jul 2019

UK Punks Pro-Immigrant Anthem is Beautiful

There are punks on the other side of the pond, with a pro-immigrant, progressive message, and they happen to be fantastic to watch live. The Bristol band Idles exude a ton of charisma when they perform, watch as the lead singer is overwhelmed on stage, while the guitarist walks on

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27 Jun 2019

All Debate Candidates Receive ‘Participation Trophy’ from Chuck Todd

The first of two Democratic Presidential Candidate Debates were held in Miami Wednesday evening.  Ten presidential hopefuls covered everything from healthcare reform to the economy in various, 30-second soundbites.  At center stage stood Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, she was the highest polling candidate of the evening and NBC moderators

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25 Jun 2019

Crystal Vielula : Artist You Should Know

The “Artist You Should Know” series highlights Bay Area artists who are doing incredible work, it’s our way of supporting the creative community and helping to keep San Francisco a strange and wonderful place.  Meet Crystal Vielula, a dynamic and multi-faceted artist whose art often makes you stop and smile.  If

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24 Jun 2019

Bernie To Forgive All Student Debt & Make College Free for Everyone

“This proposal will make it possible for every person in America to get all the education that they need” – Bernie Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) proposed to eliminating all $1.6 trillion of student debt held in the United States this morning.  And to make Universities admission FREE.  Why?  Because keeping

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24 Jun 2019

Bernie Wants Forgive All Student Debt & Make College Free for Everyone

Senator Bernie Sanders and other progressives introduce new college affordability bills. https://t.co/Hspc0iM5tK — TIME (@TIME) June 24, 2019 “This proposal will make it possible for every person in America to get all the education that they need” – Bernie Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) proposed to eliminating all $1.6 trillion of

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20 Jun 2019

SF Becomes 1st City to Ban E-Cigarette Sales Completely

In March of this year, San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera and District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton proposed legislation that would ban the sale of e-cigarettes in the city and prohibit e-cigarette companies like Juul from occupying city-owned property in the future. This week, City Supervisors voted 11-0 in favor

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