Notwithstanding the multilingual “Welcome” signs that grace the entrance to most City agencies, non-English speakers are hard pressed to receive equal access to services. It took me threatening a lawsuit back in 2016 for the Sheriff to make the sign-up webpage available in languages besides English even though that’s what the law requires. And this […]
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Bay Area students take to the streets of SF as part of worldwide youth climate strike
Thousands of students from across the Bay Area gathered in front of Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco office Sept. 20, joining millions of other youth around the world in a coordinated “strike” against global inaction in the face of climate change. Students of all ages showed up despite the regularly scheduled school day to make a […]
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The plight of migrants traveling north, and why they need our help
Jill Stanton is a retired immigration attorney who recently returned from a second volunteer stint in Tijuana, Mexico, volunteering with Al Otro Lado (AOL), a bi-national nonprofit organization that provides direct legal services to migrants and refugees. In this two-part series, Stanton writes about her firsthand experience of helping asylum seekers navigate an immensely complicated […]
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Part 2: As tech in SF thrives, Latinos in the Mission struggle to get by
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a look at tech disruption in the Mission District and the level of effort and concern that some big companies in the industry have shown in alleviating the impact of their growth, especially when it comes to the most critical problem they have wrought – the lessening […]
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SF nonprofit celebrates 40 years of fighting for tenants rights
For 40 years, the Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco (HRCSF) has dedicated itself to fighting for the rights of tenants across the city, many of whom are facing eviction and worn-down housing conditions. In the spirit of that legacy, the non-profit organization is celebrating its 40th anniversary by hosting a fundraiser with the hope […]
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Indigenous MC preserves her culture from colonialism with rap music
With music grounded in hip-hop, Suquamish artist Calina Lawrence carries a message of resistance and solidarity into the recording studio and onto the stage, advocating for causes that hit close to home. Born and raised on the Port Madison Indian Reservation, the 26-year-old musician celebrates the legacy of “dxʷsəqʷəb,” a Lushootseed phrase meaning “place of […]
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Trump’s “public charge” policy an attempt to keep immigrants from seeking benefits
Immigrants who fear using certain public services because of a new “public charge” rule change that was recently issued by the Trump administration should not rush into leaving their families without assistance because, in the long run, this could be counterproductive to the family’s health and even legal status, activists and attorneys said on Sept. […]
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As the Amazon burns, Brazil’s president Bolsonaro attempts to deflect the blame
Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is burning at the highest rate since 2013. The reason? The Brazilian government is letting it happen. The far-right administration of President Jair Bolsonaro has loosened strict environmental policies and has not cared much about the recent numbers that show an increasing deforestation. Since the beginning of 2019, Brazil’s National Institute for […]
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New group art exposition embraces Frisco’s funky side
Historically known as a refuge for bohemians, San Francisco has welcomed those who’ve veered off the beaten path with open arms. The city has been home to some of the most radical and unorthodox artists of our time. Acción Latina’s upcoming group exhibition “Somos/Funky”—featuring 19 artists and running from Sept. 20-Nov. 8 at the Juan […]