Behind the attacks on ethnic studies at SFUSD
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Today's headlines:
Behind the attacks on ethnic studies at SFUSD
By Tim Redmond
One far-right group treated as credible by the Chron—and a whole lot of misinformation—fuels backlash against very successful class
BIG WEEK: Buttons On!, Mohanad Elshieky, Pizza Bagel & Beer Fest, Horsegirl…
By Marke B. + 48 Hills arts writers
DJ Stingray, Taj Mahal, Mid-Week Mercado, Acid August, bye-bye Shuggie's Trash Pies, more great things to do
Screen Grabs: A New Taiwanese Cinema giant comes to the Bay
By Dennis Harvey
Plus: BLUSH PornFilmFest, Robert Reich's 'Last Class,' danger at a Ukrainian zoo, quirky 'Boys Go to Jupiter,' more movies.
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