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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…

2 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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."

3 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

District attorney adds 12 charges to fowl farm protester cases

The Sonoma County District Attorney's Office filed additional charges Friday against three of four members of the San Francisco Bay…

5 years ago

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