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Joy, rage share centerstage as Pride roars back to San Francisco
The SF Pride parade roared back with both joy and rage just days after Roe was overturned and LGBTQ rights were put at risk.Read More
Philanthropist, first openly gay U.S. Ambassador James Hormel dies at 88
Heir to the Hormel meatpacking company, philanthropist and first openly gay U.S. Ambassador James Hormel died Friday at the age of 88. Read More
Janice Mirikitani: Poet laureate, ‘fierce’ activist, Glide Memorial Church co-founder dies at 80
"She spoke her truth and inspired others to accept and celebrate themselves, each other, and all our differences."Read More
Breed nominates LGBTQ, safe streets advocate to serve on transit agency board
Mayor London Breed announced Thursday that she nominated LGBTQ and bike safety advocate Jane Natoli to serve on the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Board of Directors. Natoli currently...Read More
Moms 4 Housing among Oakland’s Black History Month honorees
The activist women known as Moms 4 Housing will be among those recognized as Black History Month honorees when the Oakland City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, council...Read More
Activists call for dugong protection, halt of Okinawa base construction
Activists are rallying Monday in San Francisco to protest the construction of a U.S. military base in Japan that they say threatens the Okinawa dugong, an endangered marine mammal....Read More
Faith group takes over mayor’s office to demand affordable senior housing
About 100 activists seeking affordable housing for seniors took over the office of San Francisco Mayor London Breed late Wednesday afternoon. The group of volunteers and activists with the...Read More
Fasting animal rights activists protest outside Oakland Whole Foods
Animal rights activists are planning a 24-hour fasting protest, starting Wednesday afternoon outside Whole Foods in Oakland, over what they describe as disturbing animal abuse at suppliers’ farms. Direct...Read More
Activist Brandon Lee returns home after brutal attack in Philippines
Family, friends and San Francisco officials celebrated the long-awaited return of a San Francisco native, human rights activist and environmentalist who was shot four times in the Philippines. He...Read More
Animal rights activists take over Noe Valley Whole Foods
Dozens of animal rights activists on Monday occupied a Whole Foods Market in San Francisco to protest alleged abuse happening at Amazon-supplying factory farms. Several people chained themselves together...Read More
Protesters demand Financial District businesses ditch fossil fuels
Dozens of protesters blocked Montgomery Street in San Francisco’s Financial District Wednesday morning as part of ongoing actions following Friday’s worldwide youth-led climate strike. The protesters, which include members...Read More
Tearful rally urges action for journalist, activist shot in Philippines
The steps of City Hall were filled with hugs, tears and impassioned speeches Friday as friends and community leaders came together to support a U.S. journalist and activist attacked...Read More