Chicana activist Olga Talamante knows the feeling of being locked away and stripped of her freedom by an authoritarian regime, perhaps better than most. For 16 months, she sat in an Argentinian prison after being tortured, beaten and coerced into falsley confessing to plotting āsubversive actsā against the then Peronist goverment that ruled over Argentina. […]
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At this rate, there wonāt be many more Earth Days to celebrate
Climate change isnāt a problem to worry about 10 years, or five years or even two days from now. Itās a problem for right now. With Earth Day looming, we need more awareness of the dangers of climate change. We have seen it and heard about it, time and time again. Climate change ā or […]
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This country eats names
Historically, those who migrate to the United States have discovered almost immediately that this country eats names. It changes them, it mangles them, it devours them. All in the interest of those who control the borders, those who manage the official listings, or those who promote the hegemony of the English language over all other […]
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Celebrating School Library Month
When I was a child, I used to go to the library and find a quiet corner where I could read and be transported to a different world. I could stay for hours. In fact, it was at the Park Street library that I first fell in love with magic. April is School Library Month. […]
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With upcoming special election, David Campos hopes to be first Latino in State Assembly from San Francisco
David Campos was a former San Francisco Deputy City Attorney, former Police Commissioner, District 9 Supervisor, Santa Clara Deputy County Executive, and is currently Chief-of-Staff to District Attorney Chesa Boudin. David is running his campaign for State Assembly 100 percent corporate-free, and aspires to end childhood hunger and reduce poverty for all Californians. El Tecolote: […]
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The Cityās mission to clean up the Mission District
The Mission District has many sounds and aromas unique to its community. The sweet smell of freshly baked conchitas from the panaderia, the aroma of an espresso machine brewing away, the sounds of banda music playing from restaurants or the unloading of fresh produce at the grocery markets. Then thereās something else, the unmistakable smell […]
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Half Moon Bay’s inaugural Latina women exhibit is an eye-opener
Half Moon Bay has opened its doors to the first ever all Latina art exhibit with plans to make it an annual affair. The exhibit, āLas Mujeres de Valor,ā runs through April 16 at the SueƱo Center and features 23 artists ā some local and some as far away as Los Angeles. Ayudando Latinos A […]
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Mexican singer writes migrant corridos to make human suffering visible
Miguel Salas is one of the thousands of Mexican migrants who, due to the violence generated by organized crime and drug trafficking, have been displaced from their places of origin. He had to leave his town in AmaculĆ Durango, after his father witnessed a crime, which represented a danger for him and his entire family […]
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Evictions, Rent Relief and Tenants Rights!
Editorās note: The controversial AB 2179 was passed at the state level this month, ending eviction protections for San Francisco residents impacted by COVID-19 financial hardship. While the legislation protects the thousands of tenants who are waiting for the state to send rent relief checks or review applications for those who applied before April 1, […]