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Stop the Hate

Queer Thai Man Punched in the Face in San Francisco as Attacker Yelled...

Sunita Sohrabji - Sep 19, 2024

A queer Thai man in San Francisco was punched in the face 5 times as his attacker shouted derogatory slurs.

Stop the Hate

Daughter of Murdered ‘Grandpa Vicha’ Appointed to SF Immigrant Rights Commission

Sing Tao Daily - Sep 12, 2024

By Su Jieya/Sing Tao Daily SAN FRANCISCO, California — In 2021, an 84-year-old Thai American named Vicha Ratanapakdee was attacked and killed for no apparent...

Race & Ethnicity

First Came the Racist Threats, Then a House Fire

Mission Local - May 21, 2024

By Eleni Balakrishnan Above: The home of Terry Williams near Alamo Square after it was gutted by a fire on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Photo...

Stop the Hate

How a San Francisco Catholic School Addresses Evolving Bullying

ACoM - Apr 20, 2024

Once a perceived hotbed for racism and homophobia, Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep has made strides even as bullying evolves in the digital age.

International Affairs

Thousands Take to the Streets of San Francisco to Say No to APEC

Sunita Sohrabji - Nov 13, 2023

Thousands of people took to the streets of downtown San Francisco Nov. 12 afternoon to protest the APEC summit.

International Affairs

Massive Protests Planned for Sidelines of APEC Summit

Sunita Sohrabji - Nov 10, 2023

At issue is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, which demonstrators claim greenwashes many environmental and workers’ rights concerns.

Economy

Tourists Are Leaving Their Hearts All Over the World

Peter White - Jun 27, 2023

Despite higher travel costs, global tourism has increased. Experts say it will take 4-5 years for the industry to return to pre-pandemic levels.

Covid Myth Busters 5

Entering 4th Year, Castro Grapples with Effects of COVID

ACoM - Mar 30, 2023

Bay Area Reporter | The COVID pandemic marked a dark turning point for many people around the world, and it's as true of San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro neighborhood as anywhere.

Covid Myth Busters 5

Queer People More Likely to Vaccinate Early, Embrace COVID Response, Data Show

ACoM - Mar 30, 2023

Bay Area Reporter | Gay and lesbian adults reported higher vaccination coverage at that time - 85.4% - than did heterosexual adults - 76.3%.

News Exchange

Stephen Curry and Chesa Boudin — Mirror Opposites of What’s Missing and What’s...

Jaya Padmanabhan - Jun 21, 2022

Just as the ousted DA Chesa Boudin came to symbolize all that’s wrong with San Francisco, the basketball star Stephen Curry now signifies all that’s remarkable about it.