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Movies

Performing poverty in ‘Nomadland’ and ‘White Tiger’

Tiny - March 7, 2021

Two acclaimed movies from poverty outsiders don't go far enough in exposing wealth-hoarding and corporate slavery.

Art

The curious case of the Gray Lady and the Museum of Sentimental Taxonomy

Peter-Astrid Kane - March 5, 2021

The New York Times denies awareness of Kija Lucas's ongoing project as it launches a very similar feature. The artist calls BS.

Housing

Chiu, Wiener attack ‘left-right pincers’ on housing

Zelda Bronstein - March 4, 2021

Legislators decry alliance between progressive housing activists and 'Nimby' homeowners.

Art

For Women’s History Month, highlighting Ana María Vidalon’s peopled, luminous colorscapes

Caitlin Donohue - March 4, 2021

Creativity Explored pairs the disabled creator's first solo show "Hidden Figures" with a panel on BIPOC women artists.

News + Politics

Is the US finally talking about taxing the rich?

Tim Redmond - March 2, 2021

In Congress, and in New York, progressive legislation is on the agenda. Still waiting for California.

Art

In a year of protest and change, YBCA 100 highlights vital activist-artists

Emily Wilson - March 1, 2021

The annual list of honorees focuses on organizers, educators, and creators whose work reaches deep into community.

Homelessness

The bad narrative of ‘bad choices’

Tiny - February 25, 2021

It's an easy way to look away and blame homelessness on poor people.

COVID

Will Cuba have faster vaccinations than the US?

Stuart Blackwell - February 22, 2021

The tiny island nation with universal health care has its own vaccine, and could protect its people before the US does.

Art

WPA, but make it COVID: Artists document pandemic for city time capsule

Caitlin Donohue - February 22, 2021

At COVID-19 Command Center, four artists-in-residence record SF's response for future generations.

News + Politics

Rally responds to anti-Asian violence

Garrett Leahy - February 15, 2021

After attacks, a call for more community-based public safety solutions.

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