by Charles Irwell It’s approaching cliche among historians and history buffs to say that Afghanistan is unconquerable. However, its reputation as the toughest nut to crack in geo-politics – from the Parthian Empire until now – is not meritless. For most Americans, Afghanistan first permeated the national psyche during the

by Charles Irwell In the words of Vito Corleone, Drugs are a dirty business. Who can disagree, even when spoken by a pretentious hood? What isn’t so well appreciated is the way in which drugs and political power are so closely interlinked. The often-parroted Marxist misquote about faith is a bit

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon

by Charles Irwell  As a people, we Britons are stereotyped according to our drinking habits. This usually falls into the twee joshing about tea, as Americans love to remind us with teeth-grinding regularity. However, it is no exaggeration to say that the British love of alcohol is fabric-of-the-nation stuff. But,

  The Ting Tings are a indie-pop-electro British musical duo. They formed in December 2007 while based at Islington Mill Studios inSalford, Greater Manchester. Thursday, March 26 @ 7PM | Regency Ballroom | Tickets can be purchased here

Saturday, September 27 @ MEZZANINE & LIGHTS DOWN LOW Present: Simian Mobile Disco | PERFORMING WHORL  Tickets: $25 | 21+

  You are invited to win tickets to catch a sneak peak of the film PRIDE , at the Embarcadero Center on Tuesay, September 16 @ 7:30PM. Pride is inspired by an extraordinary true story.  It’s the summer of 1984, Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike,