The United States has a long history of intervening in the affairs of other countries throughout the world, particularly in Latin America. Those outside the U.S., or familiar with its foreign policy from an outside perspective, see the constant interventions more often as grounded in self-interest than any sense of humanitarianism. The examples of the […]
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SF Public Defender Adachi dead from apparent heart attack
San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi died unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 22 after suffering from an apparent heart attack. Details are still developing, but according to reports, Adachi was in North Beach having dinner with a friend when he began feeling stomach pains, eventually heading to a nearby apartment. EMTs were called and Adachi was […]
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Alameda dance studio spreads the Spirit of Aloha through Hula
[su_carousel source=”media: 39938,39937,39940,39949,39950,39948,39947,39946,39945,39943,39942,39941″ limit=”100″ link=”lightbox” width=”800″ height=”540″ responsive=”no” items=”1″] The existence of Polynesian dance, language and culture, once threatened, is now being restored thanks to the many native Hawaiians who continue to teach and spread their traditions throughout the community. One such person is Kumu Lani Cid-Iulio. Kumu (teacher) Lani Cid-Iulio, a 61-year-old Hawaiian native […]
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The campaign to save the historic Redstone from gentrification
[su_carousel source=”media: 39910,39911,39912,39913,39914,39915,39916″ limit=”100″ link=”lightbox” width=”800″ height=”540″ responsive=”no” items=”1″] Ever since the historic Redstone Building at 2944 16th St. (near South Van Ness) went on the market in 2018, The Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) has been in negotiations with its owner to purchase it. Despite the financial challenge, MEDAâa nonprofit organization that assists low- […]
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Pilot program gives shelter to homeless students, families
One of the most divisive measures on last yearâs local ballot, Proposition Câa half-percent tax on corporate earnings in San Francisco in excess of $50 million that will go to support services for the cityâs homelessâpassed, but not without a bitter fight. During the lead up to election day, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Twitter […]
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Family separated by Trump administration is finally reunited
In April of 2018âafter the Trump administration implemented a âzero toleranceâ protocol for immigration, which resulted in children being separated from their parents or guardians if caught crossing the border illegallyâthe community came together with one voice to protest against this inhumane policy. As many of us, even back then, knew these atrocities have real […]
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SF-born muralists debut special exhibition of studio paintings
[su_carousel source=”media: 39871,39873,39874,39875,39877″ limit=”100″ link=”lightbox” width=”800″ height=”540″ responsive=”no” items=”1″] Artists Max Marttila and Eli Lippert say that since their early years they have had a special spot in their hearts for one of San Franciscoâs primary culture and arts hubs. Here, theyâve painted with Precita Eyes, the neighborhoodâs premier street art nonprofit in the heart […]
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Bay Area filmmaker is using his art to help Puerto Rico rebuild
Over the last two years filmmaker and Bay Area native Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi has lived in Puerto Rico and documented the aftermath of hurricanes Maria and Irma, volunteering his time on the island while co-founding a multimedia project âDefend Puerto Rico.â On Feb. 6, Jacobs-Fantauzzi showcased several trailers, photos, and snippets of his work at the […]
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The âMonster in the Missionâ has been defeated, for now at least
[su_carousel source=”media: 39845,39846,39847,39848″ limit=”100″ link=”lightbox” width=”800″ height=”540″ responsive=”no” items=”1″] The recent San Francisco Planning Commission hearing on Feb. 7 was a rare chance to see its members in the field, as they came down from City Hall to hold a community meeting regarding one of the neighborhoodâs most polarizing projects: the proposed development at 1979 […]
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Kamala Harris announces 2020 presidential bid at rally in Oakland
[su_carousel source=”media: 39832,39834,39835″ limit=”100″ link=”lightbox” width=”800″ height=”540″ responsive=”no” items=”1″] Sen. Kamala Harris described an American democracy under attack during her first presidential campaign rally on Sunday, Jan. 27, and portrayed herself as a moral force able to stand against President Donald Trump. After announcing her intent to run for president on Martin Luther King Jr. […]