Members of the Nicaraguan Solidarity Movement, past and present, gathered at the grave of Ben Linder, May 8, to mark his passing and rededicate themselves to the cause of equality and freedom for Nicaragua.

California’s new Poet Laureate, Juan Felipe Herrera, hopes to serve as an inspiration and literary link to all those living in California.

He was appointed…

On a clear, cold March Saturday night, Jessica Hollie huddled for warmth with a group of Occupy activists in Oakland’s Henry J. Kaiser Park. Hollie puffed on a cigarette and talked about the first time she was tear gassed by Oakland Police—Occupy’s Jan. 28 “Move-in Day”—her distrust of mainstream media and her disappointment in the criminal justice system.

The future of the historic Carnaval Mural above the House of Brakes at 24th and South Van Ness streets is hanging in the balance.

Mobile technology is becoming an essential tool in the effort to combat human trafficking. That’s why in late 2011, Kavitha Sreeharsha and colleague Kelly Heinrich left their positions with the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice to join the fight.