SNL: Gun control and the founding fathers
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Anatomy of outrage: Media response to Trayvon Martin's death
Trayvon Martin was killed by George Zimmerman on February 26, 2012–exactly one month ago. Yet outrage over the tragedy is just hitting its peak in the news cycle. Why didn’t the media, public officials, and the FBI care about this … Read More
- New book "Captive Genders" celebrated at Mills College
- What accusations against Bay Area law enforcement mean for reform
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Books: Local author takes on serial killers, Alcatraz escape
Local author Alan Jacobson writes thrillers, including a popular series that follows the exploits of FBI profiler Karen Vail. His most recent book in the series, Inmate 1577, takes place in San Francisco – specifically, Alcatraz. Jacobson did extensive research on … Read More
- Johnny at San Quentin: the backstory
- Photo essay: "Juvies"
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NRA targets SF's gun control measures
San Francisco currently faces two lawsuits by the National Rifle Association attacking its gun control laws. The lawsuits are part of a nationwide campaign targeting local measures that restrict gun ownership. In 1994, San Francisco started prohibiting the sale of … Read More
- Are Americans warming to gun control?