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20 Mar 2020

TOMA Offering “Buy One, Give One” Meals to Help Feed SF Students

Despite the absolute insanity that’s going on right now with regard to coronavirus, it’s incredible to see the community step up and help each other. This came across my desk the other day and I thought I’d share. The folks at TOMA are doing a “Buy One, Give One” meal

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
13 Mar 2020

How to Support Artists, Performers, and Service Industry Folks During Coronavirus

Let’s get real: the American system of “Fuck you, I got mine!” has been proven to be woefully unprepared for the coronavirus pandemic. What a surprise! This plague is laying bare the fact that not having Universal Healthcare or other social safety nets is terrible for society. If we had Universal

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
12 Mar 2018

BAS Poetry: A Rose That Grew From Concrete

Broke-Ass Stuart is now accepting poetry submissions to be featured in the BAS Poetry: Arts & Culture column. Written & curated by Corinne Avganim. The first time I heard of Euclid Garden, I immediately thought about Tupac’s A Rose That Grew from Concrete. My friend works with them on a

corinne avganim - baspoetry curator 0
24 Aug 2017

The Evolution of Art & Soul Festival in Oakland

August 19th and 20th was the 17th annual Art & Soul Festival in Oakland. I had not attended one in a few years and it was nice to get out and enjoy the music, performances, food, and most of all, the community.  Before there was Art & Soul, there was

Joy Elan 0
18 Jul 2017

Punks With Lunch Keep Serving It Up In Oakland

In an increasingly cold and bullshit world, it’s really wonderful to see people taking care of the folks in their city who are in deep need. Back in 2016, we introduced you to a group who personifies this perfectly — Oakland’s Punks With Lunch. This group of punks provide lunches and supplies

Kit Friday -Mild in the Streets 0
23 Jan 2012

True Life: I Am A Reddit User

I consider myself an internet afficiando. I rely on it for vital information, news, most of my entertainment, and, of course, my writing career. I’m one of the first among my friends to hear of a new meme, a viral video, or a new link. I don’t completely buy into

Robin Hardwick - Cost-Conscious Connoisseur 0