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Trump wants to censor US history at national parks

The truth about Tule Lake, Alcatraz, Sutro Baths and hundreds of other sites could be erased under an executive order
News + Politics Elaine Elinson -
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Demolish rent-controlled housing? New Wiener bill could wipe out restrictions

Plus: Politics and Pride. That's The Agenda for June 19-July 6
News + Politics Tim Redmond -
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Under the Stars: Lopsided Australian avant-punk coming to town, prepare for obsession

Plus: Fresh tracks from Bar Part Time's new label, Private Joy—and a new Talking Heads video starring Saoirse Ronan?
Music John-Paul Shiver -
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Bay Area journalist heads down bumpy road to recovery in ‘Lying Drunk’

But Tony Hicks wants to be clear—this is no self-help book.
Lit Lou Fancher -
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City Hall

SF, a sanctuary city for the billionaires

Joel Schechter -
Will Mayor Lurie invite the rich New Yorkers who are scared of a democratic socialist to move here? Yikes!
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Immigration

Drag performer taken by ICE, morning after Pride Week pageant

Marke B. -
Hilary Rivers was detained during a scheduled immigration appointment in downtown SF after Miss & Mr. Safe Latino Pageant.
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City Hall

Behind the late-night budget deal

Tim Redmond -
The mayor got most of what he wanted. The process was a train wreck
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Music

Under the Stars: Bidding adieu to the Phoenix Hotel (to the rhythm of drum and bass)

John-Paul Shiver -
Plus: Trax Records turns 40, Isaac Hayes the American master, Mae Powell's squishy heart, more.
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City Hall

Supes, mayor at budget impasse

Tim Redmond -
Layoffs, housing money at issue as Lurie won't back down on cuts
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City Hall

Lurie zoning plan has no support at all except the Yimby coalition

Tim Redmond -
No small business group, no neighborhood group ... it's as if the mayor isn't even trying to find consensus
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The Agenda

The silly ‘red scare’ over New York’s leading candidate for mayor

Tim Redmond -
Mamdani's platform is just common sense, and it worked; is the Democratic Party Old Guard even paying attention?
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Stage Review

Drama Masks: Finding the comfort zone

Charles Lewis III -
Queers do the classics in 'Coriolanus,' 'The Blackest Wrench' provides a Juneteenth safe space, more.
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Music

How Bliss Fest blew the big-budget competition away

John-Paul Shiver -
Presidio Theatre's cozy little gathering, starring Martin Luther McCoy and The Seshen. IYKYK.
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Food & Drink

Good Taste: Mystery bags for the frugal food-lover

Tamara Palmer -
Tinned fish surprises, plus an app that promises 'grocery's best kept deals.'
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Party Radar

PRIDE PARTY RADAR: Viva la Lesbianaissance + 35 more rainbows to ride

Marke B. -
Pink Block, Juanita More Pride, Hard French, Purple Disco Machine, partying for prison abolition, a slew of dyke bars... too much? Never!
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Culture

Blue Bottle workers announce intent to organize union at four East Bay locations

Caitlin Donohue -
Response from management at Nestle-owned company appears to be firing a popular worker leader.
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What To Do

BIG WEEK: Marching bands and a Bayview snack parade, Gay Indians celebrate 50, WNBA pride, much more

Caitlin Donohue -
Too many things to do! Hit up the Trans March, Bong-O Bingo, Franki Jupiter, Ice-T, 'Idomeno'—the list goes on.
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City Hall

Supes approve measure calling for local taxes on the very rich; news media doesn’t notice

Tim Redmond -
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Homelessness

The violence of towing homes

Tiny -
I've lived through this. Taking peoples homes is a terrible approach
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