Politics

10 Dec 2021

Friday News Roundup: Brunch spot apologizes for asking police to leave & Looming parklet fines stir panic

Hey there, San Francisco.  Lots of restaurant news this week. First, staff members at the new brunch spot Hilde and Jesse asked three SFPD officers to leave. Then, we learned about the confusion among restaurant owners over all new parklet regulations and the looming fines that could follow.  If you

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09 Dec 2021

SF’s United Playaz to Host Gun Buyback

United Playaz will host its annual gun buyback event in San Francisco this Saturday.  This SOMA based organization is supported by both Steph Curry and Kolin Kaepernick, United Playaz is a violence prevention and youth development organization that has worked in San Francisco for 25 years. The event will run

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
09 Dec 2021

City Threatens Parklet Teardowns, Restaurants are Outraged, Mayor Responds

We all knew deep down it was bound to happen.  All these parklets sprouted up in our city last year and brought outdoor seating, kept dining and nightlife alive, and gave a general boost to our city’s quality of life.  It all happened delightfully fast, so of course it was

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
08 Dec 2021

Immeasurable Influence: Bill Gates Pumps $319 Million into Media Outlets

What do you associate with Bill Gates?  He’s the founder of Microsoft and one of the richest men alive. Nevertheless, you may think of him as a philanthropist. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the world’s largest private charitable entity, after all.  When you think of Bill Gates, do

Lydia Sviatoslavsky 0
02 Dec 2021

Stacey Abrams is Running For Gov. of Georgia Again!

A Ms. Abrams victory would be historically significant, she would become the first Black governor of Georgia and the first Black woman to serve as governor of any state.

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
02 Dec 2021

Mayor Breed Partied “Maskless” with RBL Posse. Great Video

Mayor London Breed partied at The Great Northern on Thanksgiving night during a live RBL Posse concert, she was filmed maskless singing and dancing with friends, and the haters are blowing her up again. Mayor London Breed feeling the spirit once again at a nightclub reportedly a few nights ago

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
01 Dec 2021

Anarcho-Curious? Bound Together Bookstore Sees “Record Sales”

Anarchism means different things to different people. For some, it’s synonymous with chaos. For others, it’s a compelling alternative to structural hierarchies. Either way, it’s a loaded term, resistant to tidy definitions and often crudely portrayed. Generally, though, anarchism is anti-capitalist, as it opposes “exploitation of man by man” and

Lydia Sviatoslavsky 0
29 Nov 2021

While National Abortion Access Is Challenged in Mississippi, Strike Locally

“The Supreme Court has a history of ruling aligned with public opinion — when there is enough public attention. If we succeed in creating mass unrest, the Court will likely find an excuse to leave Roe alone,” reads the event page of an initiative organized by Vigil for Democracy. What’s

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