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The end of an era for a dynamic duo

By Julia Irwin on August 1, 2020

In demonstrating new possibilities at the intersection of legal advocacy, policy work, and on-the-ground activism, Henson and Neumann have paved the way for the next generation of street lawyers.

Incarcerated insights into isolation

By Joe Garcia on August 1, 2020

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To those of you going stir crazy while struggling to shelter-in-place and self-isolate, please try and focus on the positive aspects of this new reality. It’s important to find your own beacon of light to pull yourself through the worst of the chaos. Decades of incarceration have taught me this and ingrained in me the coping skills to get through any seemingly depressing situation.

Oakland rises up

By Amir Abdul-Shakur on July 1, 2020

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I went out to document the protests to capture what had happened in the initial days after George Floyd was murdered. I wanted to To allow the story to present itself and to document history.

San Francisco in protest

By Kit Castagne on July 1, 2020

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Following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police on May 25, a wave of protests swept across all fifty states. This collection of photos shows the initial days of action in San Francisco, from May 31 to June 6.

Street Spirit’s guide for getting Unemployment Insurance

By Street Spirit staff on July 1, 2020

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This guide will walk you through the process of applying for pandemic unemployment insurance for people who are self-employed. It also contains useful resources for obtaining the documents you need to apply.

Ken Jones: Cat owner, Street Spirit vendor, Berkeley staple

By Alastair Boone on July 1, 2020

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Ken Jones stands on the corner of Addison and Shattuck, waiting for people to exit a concert at the Freight and Salvage, or a play at the Berkeley Rep. In the cool evening light, he catches the eye of patrons spilling out of the theaters, flashing a broad smile at each person who looks up as he broadcasts his patter over the crowd.

“No justice? No peace.”

By Alejandro on July 1, 2020

Arts and Culture Features

Our June/July cover. Artwork based on photography by:–Kit Castagne–Beth LaBerge–Brooke Anderson–Ray Chavez–

Street Spirit’s guide to getting your stimulus money

By on June 4, 2020

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This guide will walk you through the process of applying for your stimulus check. It also contains useful resources for obtaining the documents you need to apply, as well as information about where to cash it free of charge.

In Dialogue with Matthew Desmond

By Anna Pedersen on May 22, 2020

Features In Dialogue

It’s time to rethink eviction policies in light of the coronavirus crisis, says author Matthew Desmond, who has been tracking eviction moratoriums, utility cutoff bans and other renter protections during the pandemic.

How has COVID-19 impacted homeless advocates and service providers?

By Daniel Lempres on May 12, 2020

Features News

For advocates and those in the nonprofit sector racing to meet these needs, the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the extent to which unhoused people rely on an informal safety net of nonprofits, advocates, and volunteers to survive.

In Dialogue with Dr. Jason Reinking—aka “Dr. Jay”—of LifeLong Medical Care

By Ricky Rodas on May 1, 2020

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Dr. Jay speaks about how unsheltered people can protect themselves during these tough times, and what their housed neighbors can do to provide support.

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