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SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
15 hours ago

Walters: How much California government and taxes have exploded under Democrats' control

California's governance reflects a shift to Democratic dominance, yet social and economic issues persist despite increased funding.
#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Hate crime or neighborhood feud? Everything we know so far about Jonathan Joss's killing

Joss's death highlights the ongoing struggles faced by LGBTQ+ and Indigenous communities, including mental health crises and systemic issues.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Hate crime or neighborhood feud? Everything we know so far about Jonathan Joss's killing

Joss's death highlights the ongoing struggles faced by LGBTQ+ and Indigenous communities, including mental health crises and systemic issues.
#san-francisco
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Day 77 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: 'Soon I'll be homeless just like them'

Juan C. Guerrero fears homelessness due to his struggling driving school business amidst crime and poverty in his neighborhood.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Day 88 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: 'There are some positive happenings on 16th and Mission'

Local resources are misallocated towards a mobile unit rather than street cleaning and infrastructure.
Community efforts, such as churches providing food, are vital yet underreported.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Mission District

SoMa and Tenderloin Residents Back Plan To Spread Homeless Services Across San Francisco | KQED

Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Day 77 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: 'Soon I'll be homeless just like them'

Juan C. Guerrero fears homelessness due to his struggling driving school business amidst crime and poverty in his neighborhood.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Day 88 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: 'There are some positive happenings on 16th and Mission'

Local resources are misallocated towards a mobile unit rather than street cleaning and infrastructure.
Community efforts, such as churches providing food, are vital yet underreported.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Mission District

SoMa and Tenderloin Residents Back Plan To Spread Homeless Services Across San Francisco | KQED

#berkeley
#tyler-perry
London food
fromianVisits
1 day ago

From tactile paving to white canes: How activism shaped everyday accessibility

The V&A Museum's exhibition challenges perceptions of everyday objects, focusing on their accessibility for people with disabilities.
#germany
Germany politics
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 week ago

OPINION: If Germany is to thrive it must help foreigners feel they belong here

Germany's welcoming culture is undermined by deep-rooted issues of national identity, leaving newcomers feeling excluded despite long-term residence.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

In Germany, discrimination is on the rise DW 06/03/2025

Discrimination, especially racism, is an escalating issue in Germany, prompting growing reports and complaints to the Anti-Discrimination Agency.
Germany politics
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 week ago

OPINION: If Germany is to thrive it must help foreigners feel they belong here

Germany's welcoming culture is undermined by deep-rooted issues of national identity, leaving newcomers feeling excluded despite long-term residence.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

In Germany, discrimination is on the rise DW 06/03/2025

Discrimination, especially racism, is an escalating issue in Germany, prompting growing reports and complaints to the Anti-Discrimination Agency.
#parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Parenting

'Natural' sperm donor has fathered 190 children with 'creative' method: 'I'm the poor man's Elon Musk'

Rob Albon aims to combat declining birth rates by fathering an astonishing 190 children, leveraging natural insemination methods.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago
Parenting

Dear Abby: The graduate's guest list threatens to create unwanted drama

Navigating family relationships can be challenging, especially when personal drama impacts important milestones.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

Mothering Is The Ultimate Form Of Resistance

Teaching children essential life skills like cooking can empower them and counteract feelings of helplessness in uncertain times.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Squatters take over Mayfair club were A-listers Lindsay Lohan, Pippa Middleton and Jodie Kidd once partied

The building, once an elite members' club frequented by celebrities, has devolved into a derelict squat, attracting antisocial behavior and neglect.
London politics
#local-news
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Big Beautiful Rifts, Condoleezza Rice has Re-Entered the Chat, and the Importance of Tipping in Cash

fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Big Beautiful Rifts, Condoleezza Rice has Re-Entered the Chat, and the Importance of Tipping in Cash

#art
fromDocumentjournal
4 days ago
Arts

At The School, 'General Conditions' is both a mirror and an antidote

Art continues to be a vital expression even amid global turmoil, reflecting artists' responses to contemporary struggles.
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago
Arts

Fenix, a new Rotterdam museum that explores immigration through art

Fenix museum uses art to explore migration and human displacement.
Arts
fromDocumentjournal
4 days ago

At The School, 'General Conditions' is both a mirror and an antidote

Art continues to be a vital expression even amid global turmoil, reflecting artists' responses to contemporary struggles.
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Bridging the gap between classroom and community - Harvard Gazette

67 Harvard seniors graduated with Civic Engagement certificates, showcasing their commitment to social issues through hands-on community work.
Independent films
fromVanity Fair
4 days ago

Tribeca Goes All In With Docs On Gloria Steinem, Barbara Walters, and Andy Kaufman

Tribeca Film Festival has established itself as a leading platform for documentaries, emphasizing social issues and community representation.
#journalism
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Pope Leo XIV asks journalists to use communication as a tool for peace

Pope Leo XIV urges journalists to use communication as a tool for peace, emphasizing listening and promoting the voices of the marginalized.
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

AP PHOTOS: 80 years after World War II, Germany is still searching for its fallen soldiers

The Independent highlights the importance of accessible journalism covering critical social issues without paywalls.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Pope Leo XIV asks journalists to use communication as a tool for peace

Pope Leo XIV urges journalists to use communication as a tool for peace, emphasizing listening and promoting the voices of the marginalized.
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

AP PHOTOS: 80 years after World War II, Germany is still searching for its fallen soldiers

The Independent highlights the importance of accessible journalism covering critical social issues without paywalls.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Researchers say the true cost of prisons and jails is higher than many realize

The financial burden of having an incarcerated family member deeply impacts families, especially marginalized communities.
#france
Paris food
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

Inside France: Baguette shortages, mass protests and the Eiffel Tower

May Day protests in France drew significant crowds despite debate over attendance figures, coinciding with a peculiar 'bread famine' affecting millions.
Paris food
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

Inside France: Baguette shortages, mass protests and the Eiffel Tower

May Day protests in France drew significant crowds despite debate over attendance figures, coinciding with a peculiar 'bread famine' affecting millions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Blind date: I would have liked more swooning on her part!'

My date had the look of someone who might run a small independent bookshop in Berlin, attracting creativity and passion around social issues.
London food
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Mapped: Where to see Banksy's artwork around the capital

Banksy's latest street art depicts a lighthouse with a poignant message, fueling speculation on its meaning and whereabouts.
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Gilbert & George exhibition coming to the Southbank's Hayward Gallery

The exhibition showcases over 60 large-scale installations that combine text and imagery from everyday life, sparking dialogue on contemporary social issues.
London politics
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Discrimination or family values? DW 05/14/2025

Ghana reintroduces a punitive LGBTQ+ bill amidst widespread public support but international condemnation.
Europe politics
fromPrx
1 week ago

The World

Poland's presidential election is crucial for its democratic future, with stark differences between candidates on social issues.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Discrimination or family values? DW 05/14/2025

Ghana reintroduces a punitive LGBTQ+ bill amidst widespread public support but international condemnation.
Europe politics
fromPrx
1 week ago

The World

Poland's presidential election is crucial for its democratic future, with stark differences between candidates on social issues.
#housing
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Letters: San Jose's homeless law is cruel and unnecessary

San Jose should prioritize providing alternatives to shelters for the unhoused rather than penalizing them, as existing laws already manage disorderly conduct.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Letters: San Jose's homeless law is cruel and unnecessary

San Jose should prioritize providing alternatives to shelters for the unhoused rather than penalizing them, as existing laws already manage disorderly conduct.
#community-engagement
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Rebels with a cause: ONE OK ROCK ready to electrify Prudential Center with message of unity and speaking out against discrimination | amNewYork

"As a musician, I want to say something stronger than before about the state of the world and the situation going on politically... it's time to say something political as a musician."
NYC music
philosophy
fromAeon
1 week ago

What is the cure for the West's individualist worldview? | Aeon Essays

Individualism is a double-edged sword, praised for personal freedom yet criticized for social fragmentation.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Life in Bogota's pagadiarios': Where $2 rent buys a night of shelter and little else

Deiro Gonzalez highlights that the harsh reality of life in pagadiarios includes losing fellow residents with no mourners, emphasizing the loneliness felt by those living there.
LA real estate
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why Our Ancestral Instincts Still Shape Modern Rage

Violence has evolved as a strategic tool for survival.
Ancient aggression circuits can misfire in contemporary life.
Prevention requires education, equity, and cultural shifts.
#homelessness
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

The homeless people of Madrid's Barajas airport: I'm sick of sleeping on the floor'

Hundreds of homeless individuals are sleeping in Madrid's Barajas Airport, revealing a critical issue of urban homelessness.
fromKqed
1 month ago
SF parents

They Found Their Homeless Loved Ones After Years Apart. But That Was Just the Beginning. | KQED

Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

The homeless people of Madrid's Barajas airport: I'm sick of sleeping on the floor'

Hundreds of homeless individuals are sleeping in Madrid's Barajas Airport, revealing a critical issue of urban homelessness.
fromKqed
1 month ago
SF parents

They Found Their Homeless Loved Ones After Years Apart. But That Was Just the Beginning. | KQED

#history
#mental-health
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Everyday cooking

Eilis O'Hanlon on memoir Deadly Silence: 'The most shocking detail in that note was that he admitted to enjoying the killings of wife Clodagh Hawe and his children'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Everyday cooking

Eilis O'Hanlon on memoir Deadly Silence: 'The most shocking detail in that note was that he admitted to enjoying the killings of wife Clodagh Hawe and his children'

fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Warzone': Why Indian forces have launched a deadly assault on Maoists

The ongoing war by Indian security forces against Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh raises questions about the impact on the marginalized Adivasi communities who may be unjustly affected.
Black Lives Matter
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Derek and Quentin, twins from Indiana who live in the woods: Robin de Puy's best photograph

The photographer aims to highlight the rich experiences of underrepresented Americans.
Through portraits, the photographer challenges societal divisions and connects people's common experiences.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
2 weeks ago

Artists accuse Whitney Museum of censorship for cancelling pro-Palestine performance

The Whitney Museum faces allegations of censorship after canceling a performance about the Gaza conflict, citing concerns over inflammatory content.
#addiction
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
London politics

Slot machine firms target UK's poorest areas and channel funds to billionaires

Slot machine companies are exploiting Britain's poorest neighbourhoods, with concerns about addiction and corporate profits flowing overseas.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

Does Britain need 24-hour slot machines? There must be better things to do at 3am | Adrian Chiles

The rise of 24-hour gambling arcades in Britain raises concerns about accessibility and the social implications of gambling.
The author questions the necessity of 24/7 gambling options when online choices are abundantly available.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Slot machine firms target UK's poorest areas and channel funds to billionaires

Slot machine companies are exploiting Britain's poorest neighbourhoods, with concerns about addiction and corporate profits flowing overseas.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Notable Humans: How Lisa Truong's Help a Mother Out Changed Public Policy

A diaper drive led by Lisa Truong evolved into a significant nonprofit, influencing state policy to help struggling families.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Eddington review - Ari Aster's tedious Covid western masks drama and mutes his stars

Ari Aster's film struggles to engage with its themes, offering a dull narrative that fails to creatively address timely social issues like the Covid lockdown and political polarisation.
Film
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

Breaking Down the Gripping Ending of Netflix's Danish Crime Drama Secrets We Keep

"Cecilie and Angel are ready to assist, and as they do, the social structures of privilege and power that govern the elegant homes around them begin to crumble."
UK news
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Assessing Advocacy In The Federal Appeals Through The Lens Of Five Cases From The Past Year - Above the Law

A striking pattern has emerged: courts are grappling with cutting-edge questions at the intersection of constitutional doctrine, statutory interpretation, and contemporary social and technological realities.
Intellectual property law
France politics
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

Macron backs holding referendums on French social and economic reforms

Macron plans consultations and referendums on significant economic and social reforms but rejects immigration and pension reform votes.
#feminism
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Maren Morris: I never said I'm leaving country music'

Maren Morris faced personal and professional struggles in 2023, ultimately distancing herself from the conservative country music industry.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Maren Morris: I never said I'm leaving country music'

Maren Morris faced personal and professional struggles in 2023, ultimately distancing herself from the conservative country music industry.
#pope-leo-xiv
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Pope Leo XIV in his own words: The pontiff on abortion, climate change, homosexuality, and capital punishment

Pope Leo XIV is cautious but outspoken on controversial issues, particularly climate change and gender ideology.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Pope Leo XIV in his own words: The pontiff on abortion, climate change, homosexuality, and capital punishment

Pope Leo XIV is cautious but outspoken on controversial issues, particularly climate change and gender ideology.
SF LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago

My Family Kept My Dad's Secret For Years. I Wasn't Prepared For What Telling The Truth Would Mean.

Family secrets can be burdensome, particularly those related to health and stigma.
The 1980s HIV/AIDS epidemic was marked by significant social stigma and misinformation.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Love and joy to the little ones: The Lullaby Project continues * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland's Lullaby Project, launched in 2017, aims to strengthen parent-child relationships through music while addressing social issues like homelessness.
Music production
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Housing crisis puts older people at risk of abuse, charity finds

Inadequate housing often exacerbates the risk of abuse and neglect among older people, leaving them exposed to precarious living conditions and vulnerable to exploitation.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Ask a money coach: 'I can't keep up with my friends who have high-paying jobs and inherited wealth. How do I tell them?'

As the years go by, the cost of the hotels and restaurants recommended by my affluent friends has skyrocketed, making it increasingly challenging for me to participate financially.
Food & drink
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How Ohio became a hotbed of white supremacism, spreading its tentacles globally

Hilliard, Ohio faces the harsh reality of a convicted terrorist's roots amidst its progressive community and the global implications of American white supremacism.
#may-day
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Thousands Rally for May Day in Downtown Portland, Mike Waltz "Promoted," Trump Targets NPR and PBS (Again)

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Thousands Rally for May Day in Downtown Portland, Mike Waltz "Promoted," Trump Targets NPR and PBS (Again)

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reform's chairman is right: young Britons are demoralised. But it's not because they hate their country | Zoe Williams

Political promises reflect a rising concern about youth demoralization and dissatisfaction with governance.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The pain was worse than giving birth': why are so many women separated from their babies in prison?

Women in UK prisons suffer intense grief after separation from their newborns shortly after birth.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'You used to be able to spot the thieves, but you can't now' - retailers in Dublin city report rise in 'middle-class shoplifters'

Shop owners across Dublin have been alarmed by the rise in middle-class shoplifters, a trend that represents a disturbing shift in the nature of crime in the area. Rather than the expected petty theft, retailers are seeing affluent individuals targeting expensive merchandise, reflecting broader socio-economic issues and contributing to the ongoing blight of anti-social behaviour in the city.
London politics
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

WWII survivors share haunting memories as France marks 80th anniversary of Nazi surrender

The article highlights the importance of independent journalism in preserving historical memory and accessible reporting.
Canada news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Canada's new leader is bad for Canada - and the US

The Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, is expected to perpetuate policies contributing to economic stagnation and social issues in Canada.
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