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Labor

DoorDash drivers go to CEO’s door to demand fair wages and working conditions

Garrett Leahy - September 2, 2021

The company offered 120 precent of minimum wage when it wanted to pass Prop. 22. But workers say they are still getting a raw deal.

Environment

Students demand that teacher pension fund revoke fossil fuel investments

Garrett Leahy - August 29, 2021

CalSTRS holds $6 billion in fossil-fuel company stock, and the next generation wants to see a dramatic change.

Housing

Bridge housing talks about community empowerment …

Zelda Bronstein - August 27, 2021

... and then supports two bad housing bills that do the exact opposite. And they want my money.

Music

Forever Coastin’: Reflecting on the loss of iconic Oakland rapper Zumbi

Alan Chazaro - August 21, 2021

We lost a rapper, father, and community pillar. But Zumbi's legacy is rooted in us all.

Art

Rada drums, hammer, and sickle: Oakland artist configures new worlds

Mary Corbin - August 20, 2021

Haitian-born creator Rivka Louissaint takes seriously art's potential for social change.

Movies

Screen Grabs: A stricken hero fights for better healthcare in ‘Not Going Quietly’

Dennis Harvey - August 16, 2021

Plus a slew of affecting new docs on Barbara Lee, immigration tragedy, arthouse beginnings, and celebrity worship.

Movies

‘Respect’ director spotlights Aretha Franklin’s mighty activism

Pam Grady - August 11, 2021

Former Berkeley Rep director Liesl Tommy grew up under South African apartheid, values music's transformative power

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: ‘Homeroom’ dives deep into a crisis-riven Oakland school year

Dennis Harvey - August 10, 2021

Plus: Infamous '90s ambulance-chasing in 'Whirlybird' and a great free documentary series at BAMPFA outdoors

Homelessness

Homelessness—and failed solutions— in Salt Lake City and Denver

Tiny - August 8, 2021

Sweeps and attacks on the unhoused are not just happening in the Bay Area; it's a national problem.

Food & Drink

Good Taste: Bacon team-building, Lumpiapalooza, more

Tamara Palmer - August 3, 2021

Plus: Queer wave coffee partners with La Cocina, Bougie Smoothies debut, and gluten-free vegan sourdough that doesn’t suck

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