Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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Labor

‘It’s always been there:’ Dolores Huerta speaks out on racism and Jim Crow

Dennis J. Bernstein - August 29, 2021

At 91, the co-founder of the United Farmworkers Union is still active and speaking out against voter suppression.

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.

COVID

A public health nurse makes the case for vaccine and mask mandates

Sasha Cuttler - August 16, 2021

Testing alone has simply not worked. We call this 'universal precautions'—and it has to be part of our response to the ongoing pandemic.

News + Politics

And yet we signed: Behind the letter to the president of Nicaragua

Elaine Elinson - July 15, 2021

Hundreds who spent the 1980s doing Sandinista solidarity work are now condemning Daniel Ortega's new wave of political repression. Here's why.

Education

Family child care: A real business that makes a big impact on a community

Monique Guidry - April 15, 2021

Teaching Behind the Mask: Why FCCs need more resources -- and respect.

Education

Judge refuses to get involved in SF schools’ reopening decisions

Tim Redmond - March 25, 2021

Herrera's case had no legal grounding -- which isn't really much of a surprise.

Examined Life

Examined Life: Are you ready to open up?

Karen Macklin - March 23, 2021

We’ve been waiting for this, but it might feel different than we expect.

Education

Big new cuts at City College

Garrett Leahy - February 28, 2021

ESL, Disabled Programming, and other classes (and faculty) will be terminated after this spring.

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: ’76 Days’ traces Wuhan’s locktight fight against COVID

Dennis Harvey - December 11, 2020

These new releases are far from your typical, escapist holiday fare. A documentary on US childcare workers, 'Farewell Amor' targets the emotions of immigrations, and more.

News + Politics

Will the cops agree to an acceptable deal by next week?

Tim Redmond - November 23, 2020

POA and Mayor's Office still in secret talks with Dec. 1 deadline for final approval of a new contract.