Anthem for the homeless
By Claire J. Baker on We want to work and pay our way—yes we, America’s tempest-tossed.We’re part of and beyond the frayin actions paving our
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The power of art to stop evictions: how you used our anti-eviction poster issue
By Alastair Boone on A few months ago, we published a whole issue full of anti-eviction artwork. Here are some of the ways it was used.
Street Spirit narrative poetry: being heard
By Douglas Levon Dawkins on A poem from incarcerated poet Douglas Levon Dawkins' collection, "Exhibit A: Homelessness"
Twisted image
An old comic strip from Ace Backwords' 1990's series, "Twisted Image."
Apology to Jada’Marie
By Tiara Swearington on Mommy’s sorry I can’t be perfect I’m trying.Whenever I’m weak, I think Jada’Marie is worth it. It may not seem
People’s Park celebrates 52 years of community in Berkeley
By Alastair Boone and Kit Castagne on The park celebrated 52 years on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Check out our photo essay from the event.
Celebrating May Day in Oakland: ‘We have the power to house each other’
By Suzanne Q Waters on In celebration of May Day, housing activists in Oakland staged a demonstration of the power of communities to house each other.
Think it over carefully
By Skinny on Every night I lay my headUpon my soft by lonesome bedI dream of making love to youAnd hope that it
Narrative poem: House keys, not handcuffs
By Douglas Levon Dawkins on A narrative poem by Douglas Levon Dawkins.