Nancy Pelosi's real legacy
Plus: Tenant protections move forward, Silent Film Fest's 'Gold Rush,' Refuse Fascism action, more
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Today's headlines:
Rep. Nancy Pelosi's real legacy
By Tim Redmond
She was always a neoliberal Democrat who dismissed the left and put the party and its power ahead of her constituents at home.
Refuse Fascism launches sustained peaceful resistance movement in DC
By Dorothy O'Donnell
Catching up with the young activists as they press for the removal of the Trump regime through multiple protest actions.
With a ‘heavy heart,’ tenant protections move forward at Planning Commission
By Tim Redmond
Plus: The Chron's vicious attack on two sitting progressive supes ... that's The Agenda for Nov. 10-16
Screen Grabs: Silent Film Fest proffers ‘Gold Rush’ of gems in new location
By Dennis Harvey
Relocating for now to Orinda Theatre, the essential event still dives into outstanding material with live accompaniment.
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In Case You Missed It:
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‘Data Trust’ envisions a technology of equity
A DRAMATIC OBSESSION COME TO GORGEOUS LIFE AT DANCE MISSION
A painting by Paul Klee of “an angel being blown backwards into the future” that influenced the film Wings of Desire as well as Angels in America is at the heart of choreographer Amy Lewis’ “My Obsession with Hamletmachine” centered around the human impulse to make ill-conceived decisions in crucial moments that set the table for all kinds of generational upheaval to come. November 7-16 at Dance Mission.
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Cirque du Soleil returns to San Francisco with ECHO, an inspiring new show blending acrobatics, technology, and storytelling. ECHO follows FUTURE and her dog as they journey through a fantastical world shaped by empathy, nature, and human connection. Featuring bold visuals, vibrant characters, and groundbreaking acts, this 20th Big Top creation invites audiences to imagine a better world built together.
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