Swept off the Map
By Cole Haddock and Maria Toldi on A new project visualizes Oakland's shifting encampment management strategy over the past four years.
Month: October 2025
Dispatches from the sweep zone: Looming escalations
By Sunflower on 'The only defense is to organize.'
Housed to unhoused: The story of Jake
By Bryna Schaeffer on Disabled after a tragic incident, Jake and his family survive in the hazes of Oakland’s shadow.
In Dialogue with Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas
By Alastair Boone on Measure W is projected to generate billions for homelessness services. What will Alameda County do with the funds?
SF homeless outreach workers unionize (and think you should too)
By Eric Muscosky on Workers at SFHOT spend their days helping people struggling on the streets. Now they want a fair workplace.
Exactly who is entitled to live in Albany, CA?
By Margie Marks on Does everyone have a right to live in Albany, even if they cannot afford it?
Land of the Free / Reflections
By Samuel Palos Kraemer on 'We are not a melting pot / We are an assimilation machine'
Street Spirit horoscopes – October 2025
By Boudia Crow Lafleur on Honor fluidity this month, it’s time to embrace the ongoing storm.