Why and how to investigate when police abuse
By Berkeley Copwatch on Anyone can investigate the police. No special credentials are needed and, in most situations, it is completely free.
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On Place in an Era of Erasure
By Bradley Penner on Here in the East Bay, we find ourselves in a unique position to both honor and expand upon the legacy of place within our communities, or moreover, what those places could become when the community works together.
From Oakland to Frisco, ‘solutions’ created by politricksters are killing us, not housing us
By Tiny on These “solutions” to homelessness—created “about us but without us”—are not only bound to fail, but bound to harm, often leading to our deaths.
Editor’s Note on “The Eviction Machine”
By Alastair Boone on This story represents the writer’s point of view, and chronicles the experiences they shared during years of working closely together to battle the eviction that would ultimately end 300’s life.
The Eviction Machine
By Vinay Pai on 300 was a life-long Berkeley resident and community leader who tragically passed away in 2019 after being evicted from his home. His story shines a light on the struggle to get off the street.
San Francisco activists say: No to APEC!
By Joemae Santos on Image courtesy of Western Regional Advocacy Project (WRAP). This year, San Francisco will host the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Unhoused Community Demands Better Solutions in Light of Eviction Notice
By Cole Haddock and Maria Toldi on The 8th and Harrison community fridge sits behind chain link fence set up by the City of Berkeley. (Maria Toldi)
Forging Our Path Together: Street Spirit at the Crossroads
By Bradley Penner on Street Spirit stands at a crossroads. But our community's joy and resilience carries us into the future.
Introducing this issue
Within this issue you will find stories of displacement and struggle, calls to action, and dreams of a future where decolonization is not merely a metaphor, but instead, a real return of land to those who have always called this place home.
The End of an Era for Street Spirit
By Alastair Boone on After nearly 28 years of uplifting the voices and stories of homeless people in the East Bay, this may be our last issue. Here's an update of our future goals, fundraising efforts, and the future of Street Spirit.
Reflections on the Legacy of Street Spirit
By Terry Messman on Street Spirit was a decades-long effort by hundreds of writers and activists who defended the human rights of homeless people and gave a direct voice to some of the most oppressed, marginalized and voiceless members of our society.
Affordable Housing on Stolen Land
By India Price on I grew up on stolen land. But as a Black woman in the Bay Area, primarily in the East Bay and partially in the Peninsula, I never fully understood that the land was even stolen, and that’s actually where the problem began.