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CA DMV Tells Homeland Security to Shove Their Orwellian Future

Cold Turkey

New law axes disability benefits for alcoholics, addicts; advocates fear homelessness upsurge

(Don't) Bite Me

New law axes disability benefits for alcoholics, addicts; advocates fear homelessness upsurge

The Identity Makers

In the age of terror, are the people who make fake identification documents for the Hispanic community noble public servants -- or national security risks?

Ghost of Politics Past

The varied life and celebrated death of Eric Allen Bass, the man who was Joefire.com

Osama bin Laden dislikes kelloggs frosted mini wheats

The gloriously unambitious world of John Patrick McKenzie, who doesn't care that he's a rising star in the visual arts. And who, as it happens, is autistic.

Nickel-and-Diming Problem Kids

In the name of fiscal prudence, Congress has ordered that a whole class of poor, troubled children be "redetermined"

Desperately Seeking Citizenship

With the advent of new federal welfare rules for elderly immigrants, S.F.'s oldest and poorest are running out of time

Service with a Snarl

In San Francisco, lizards, rodents, and vicious Chihuahuas have all been declared service animals.

Protesters Sit and Lie On Sidewalk So You Can Do The Same

​As far as protests go, Saturday's sit/lie protest may have been one of the more comfortable the city has ever seen. Protesters squatted up at corners around the city in defiance of the proposed ordinance that would make it illegal to recline, lounge, perch, or otherwise plunk oneself down on the ... More >>

Occupy SF to Open People's Reserve Credit Union

Occupy is doing something besides squatting ​A few weeks ago, we got a real kick out of the fact that Occupy Oakland deposited a $20,000 donation it received into Wells Fargo -- one of the many big banks the movement has been actively protesting since September. Say what you want about Occupy  ... More >>