human rights

Homeless camp protest outside City Hall brings attention to ‘cruel and inhumane’ practices

A camp dubbed Housing Justice Village set up Sunday at Frank Ogawa Plaza near Oakland City Hall to provide a…

4 years ago

Fmr president of SF police commission has died

San Francisco police announced Sunday afternoon that Julius Turman, former President of the San Francisco Police Commission, has died.

6 years ago

Napa Valley schools retire Indian mascot, imagery

The Napa Valley Unified School District board of trustees voted unanimously to change the name and image of the mascot…

6 years ago

Reflecting on the legacy of Cesar Chavez

With the rise of hate crimes, a polarizing White House administration, and a housing crisis, Cesar Chavez Day, to be…

7 years ago

SF campaign arms immigrants against hate crimes

On Friday, a campaign began to improve the public's awareness of discrimination and hate violence, especially among San Francisco's underserved…

7 years ago

Trump reverses transgender bathroom protections in schools

The Trump administration on Wednesday ended federal protections for transgender students that instructed schools to allow them to use bathrooms…

7 years ago

Victims shot near Mission District homeless encampment identified

The San Francisco medical examiner's office has released the identities of two people who were fatally shot Sunday night near…

7 years ago

Codepink activists to march along GGB

CODEPINK will be walking across the Golden Gate Bridge today to advocate for justice and peace in light of the…

9 years ago

Women’s health, rights gain focus in February

The health and human rights of women and girls gain special attention this month in San Francisco.

10 years ago

Russia sends gay families running and hiding

Maria and Alexandra — a quiet, academic couple with a seven-year old daughter —want to flee Russia for Canada.

11 years ago

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