ACT Archives - Page 19 of 63

Crime

Death Row inmate who may be exonerated talks about his story

Dennis J. Bernstein - June 30, 2021

Kevin Cooper was three hours away from execution. Now he may be freed. He talks about racism, criminal justice, and his nearly 30-year fight to prove his innocence.

Culture

Reconnect with the Bay: Our readers’ favorite things to do now we’re back

Marke B. - June 30, 2021

Here's what you told us you couldn't wait to do in the wake of reopening.

Art

Review: Amanda Curreri quilts lesbian history into art with ‘Terra Tools’

Genevieve Quick - June 23, 2021

Using images from Cincinatti's "Dinah" newsletter, the artist fabricates queer milestone markers at Romer Young

Party Radar

Marke B.’s Ultimate Pride Guide 2021

Marke B. - June 23, 2021

Who needs the tourists when our scene is shining so bright? A hot pink beam of parties, art, music, more.

Labor

Biden, despite promises, has still issued no COVID standards for workplaces

Marc Norton - June 21, 2021

The pandemic is not over -- but workers still have no federal protections.

News + Politics

Why is the Equality Act stalled in the Senate? Ask Joe Manchin …

Scott Soriano - June 21, 2021

... or Susan Collins. Or the 49 other Republicans who are unwilling to sign on to a very basic bill protecting LGBT civil rights.

News + Politics

The indigenous struggle to save trees — and sacred spaces — in Humboldt

Tiny - June 21, 2021

Between the timber companies and state agencies, so much devastation.

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: Black Film Festival lifts off—and other stratospheric releases

Dennis Harvey - June 17, 2021

The best of the new, from the surveilling of surveillance in 'All Light, Everywhere' to 'Les Norte' and its discomfiting coming-of-age twists

Labor

Dandelion Chocolate workers protest layoffs during union battle

Garrett Leahy - June 16, 2021

As NLRB counts votes, nine union backers lose their jobs.

Party Radar

Party Radar: Now with actual parties (and vax cards?)

Marke B. - June 16, 2021

Even the goth clubs are rising from the nightlife apocalypse—but things are still in flux, so keep your head.

Tagged with: ACT