Christopher Alam

After Sentencing, Golden Gate Bridge Protestors Vow to Continue Fighting for a ‘Free Palestine’

Seven pro-Palestine activists were sentenced to 30 days in jail and six months probation for their roles in the 2024 shutdown of the Golden Gate Bridge.Ā 

It’s ‘One Arm Against Another’ for This Budding San Francisco Community

Arm wrestling— long associated with bars, school lunchrooms, and bragging rights — is enjoying a worldwide resurgence, including in San Francisco.

ā€˜Moral Conviction is Not Criminal Intent’ – Golden Gate Bridge Protestors Claim Victory in Court Ruling

Seven Bay Area activists were found guilty of multiple misdemeanor charges stemming from a 2024 pro-Palestine protest. The judge declared a mistrial on the most serious charge.

Arab Solidarity Blooms at World Cup

For the Bay Area’s Arab community, a match between Algeria and Jordan brought a moment of shared joy in a year otherwise marked by grim headlines.

Mega Hearings, Short Notices Fuel Fear and Uncertainty at Bay Area Immigration Court

Large asylum backlogs, too few judges and mass hearings designed to speed up deportations follow after the closure of San Francisco's immigration court.

More Meat, Less Tomato — Inflation Hits a Culinary Staple

The cost of tomatoes has surged in recent months, putting a strain on shoppers and restaurants alike.

The Bay Area Archivist Saving Afghanistan’s Musical Legacy

Every night after his day job, Omid J. scours the internet looking to acquire the remaining vestiges of Afghanistan’s musical past.

BART is the Bay Area’s Backbone. Can it Stay Standing?Ā 

While BART’s future remains uncertain, a confluence of factorsĀ is spurring hopes that it may now finally be turning the corner.

It’s a Tough Job Market. These College Grads Are Optimistic.

Despite grim data, young grads at San Francisco State University say they remain undaunted as they prepare to enter the job market.

On Immigration, Europe and the US Are Increasingly Aligned

Despite rifts over US tariffs and war in Iran, experts say anti-immigrant policies are hardening on both sides of the Atlantic.

Trump Promised to Liberate Iran. Then the Bombs Fell.

Far from welcoming US intervention, many Iranians are simply mourning the violence, says Prof. Minoo Moallem, adding any transition must be led by Iranians.

After Khamenei, the Hopes of Iran’s Largest Diaspora are Fractured

Southern California's Persian community is the largest outside of Iran, with an estimated population of around 700,000.

SFUSD Strike Day 3: Students Stand With Teachers as Talks Continue

San Francisco teachers strike enters day three as Everett Middle School students join picket lines, highlighting classroom shortages, immigrant student fears, and ongoing negotiations.
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SFUSD Strike: ‘When One of Us Needs Something, We All Need Something’

SFUSD educators strike over pay, healthcare, and special-education funding, drawing community support while negotiations with the district continue.

Bay Area Protestors Join Criticism of Palantir Over ICE Contract

The progressive grassroots organization Our Revolution protested at Palantir’s Palo Alto office on February 5th over its contracts with ICE.

What Federal Rescheduling Means for the Cannabis Industry

Entrepreneur Ali Jamalian of Sunset Connect says it is too soon to tell how Pres. Trump's executive order reclassifying cannabis will impact the industry.

New Report Details Dozens of Federal Immigration Agents with Violent Records

A new report identifies 29 current or former ICE and CBP agents with documented convictions, arrests, or credible allegations of sexual crimes.Ā 

Court Win Brings Relief for TPS Holders, Though Uncertainty Remains

Jhony Silva has lived in the US under TPS for 30 years. While a Dec. ruling blocked the Trump Admin from terminating the program, his future is uncertain.

‘I Haven’t Felt This Venezuelan in a Long Time’

For ACoM Associate Editor Pilar Marrero, the U.S. assault on Venezuela marks the first sign of change and, possibly, hope for the country in decades.

As Murder Trial Starts, Mural for Killed ā€˜Grandpa’ Vicha to Come Down

San Francisco’s Historic Preservation Committee decided not to grant historic landmark status to a mural commemorating ā€˜Grandpa’ Vicha Ratanapakdee.

San Francisco Hospital Workers Demand Safety at Vigil for Murdered Colleague

San Francisco hospital workers say their concerns about lack of safety protocols and inadequate staffing are going unheard.

Fawzia Mirza on Mentoring a New Generation of Muslim FilmmakersĀ 

Filmmaker Fawzia Mirza reflects on how grants and fellowships empower Muslim artists to tell authentic, universal stories that challenge stereotypes and center joy.

Bay Area Groups Escalate Arms Embargo Demands at Port of Oakland

Several organizations and local labor unions have joined in calls for an end to shipments of cargo bound for Israel from the port of Oakland.

‘In the Trenches’ With Rizpah Bellard, Fresno’s Lone Black Female Rancher

As the only Black female rancher in Fresno, and possibly all of California, Rizpah Bellard says her identity shows others what's possible.

ICE Arrests Prominent British Journalist and Vocal Critic of Israel

Hamdi was speaking at an event for CAIR, which described his arrest as another attack on Americans' right to free speech.

Local Curfews, Trump Tariffs: Arab Grocers in San Francisco Band Together to Weather the Storm

Many are turning to a group purchasing model honed over years of experience in fights for labor and economic justice.

ā€˜A Big Blow’ — Dept. of Ed Cuts Funding for Minority Serving Institutions

On September 10th, the U.S Education Department announced the end of $350 million in discretionary funding for MSI grant programs.

How One Women-Led Bay Area Group is Helping Push a Middle Eastern Cultural Renaissance

Mother Armenia produces parties, curates art exhibitions, hosts a radio show, and fund raises for humanitarian efforts in Palestine, Lebanon, and Armenia.

San Francisco Protestors Slam Mayor for Tepid Response to ICE Raids

Critics say the mayor and SFPD are policing protestors while protecting federal immigration agents in a city that celebrates its sanctuary status.

Fear Grows for U.S. Iranians Over Travel Ban, ICE Raids, and War With Israel

Over 130 Iranians have been arrested or detained by ICE in the three weeks since Israel launched its 12-day war with Iran on June 13.

Gov. Newsom Could Make History for Local News OutletsĀ Nationwide

AB 2222 would help ensure baseline workforce stability especially critical for smaller local news outlets facing financial headwinds.
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The Next Chapter in The Stealth War Against Immigrants – The Expanding Surveillance Dragnet

Sep 11 | Explore the implications of surveillance in the US. Experts discuss the tech tools and how they impact immigrants.

Pissing on the President: Ordinary Fascism in America

A urinal at an upscale grocery store in Naples, Florida, bears the image of former President Joe Biden.

Record-Breaking El NiƱo Could Bring California a Winter of Floods, Extreme Weather

This year's El NiƱo is forecast to intensify into what could be the strongest event ever observed, bringing rising seas, elevated flood risk and a wet winter to California in the months ahead.