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What we don't know
Just how pervasive is the Bush administration's spying program? Hard to tell — the documents are secret. And that's just the beginning.
By A.C. Thompson, Steven T. Jones, and G.W. Schulz

A citizens' guide to fighting secret government
By Erica Holt, Erin Podlipnik, and Amanda Witherell

Editorial: Fighting secrecy, from here to DC

Presenting the winners of the 2006 Society of Professional Journalists Freedom-of-Information Awards

Broadcast: KGO's I-Team
By Hunter Jackson

Public Officials: Tom Campbell and Elizabeth Patterson
By Nick Rahaim

Print: Vanessa Hua
By Erin Podlipnik

Editor's Notes

The Scumlords: Part One of a Three-Part Series
Skyline Realty's goon squad.
By G.W. Schulz

On Guard!
Website of the week, Urban Iditarod, Bad attorney, no faijitas, Cops vs. community, Revving up.

Editorial: Policing the police requires staff

Alerts
A selective guide to political events

Opinion: Rethinking the moratorium
By Gabriel Metcalf

Talkback - letters to the editor

Techsploitation - Octavia
By Annalee Newitz

DIY FYI
By Marke B.

Glitzing the biz
For only $49.95 (plus tax) you can be a nightclub god.
By Marke B.

Clubbing DIY
Had it with the nightlife? Start your own damn scene.
By Snappy the Transjanimal

A bar of one's own
The ups and downs of opening your own watering hole.
By Adam Martin

Funking the Monster
The League of Pissed Off Voters parties for a cause.
By Ivy McNally

Tender robots
"We already make your car ... let us make your drink!"
By Camper English

Spring dish
2005's top five nights for dancehall, dub, and worldly beats.
By Marke B.

Community Internet: Broadband as a Public Utility
From Freepress.net: Hundreds of cities and towns are launching Community Internet systems that promise universal, affordable access to high-speed broadband services.
Now telecom and cable lobbyists are pushing a federal bill that would outlaw Community Internet and municipal broadband everywhere.
Stop this disastrous bill. Send a letter to Congress now.

Journalists under fire
Press freedom alerts, journalists in high risk zones, digests from the frontlines of the free press around the globe, and links to national and international organizations working for press freedom

Freedom of information
Alerts, news and commentary on sunshine, open government and first amendment issues.

 

 

Music: Hot to Voxtrot
Austin, Texas, cult heroes tap the smart lyrics of Britpop and the infectious energy of the dance floor.
By Kate Izquierdo

Music: Are we there yet?
Watching and wondering as SFJAZZ veers toward the middle of the road for its spring season.
By Alex K. Fong

Music Pick: Nine Black Alps, Silversun Pickups, Amusement Parks on Fire
By Jenny Miyasaki

Film: Truth hurts
Kevin Epps measures Rap Dreams against hood realities.
By Johnny Ray Huston

Film: Remember to forget
Unknown White Male taps into "reality"-era amnesia.
By Jonathan L. Knapp

Film: Life, the director's cut
By Susan Gerhard

Film: Towne and city
Robert Towne makes Los Angeles play itself once again.
By Michelle Devereaux

Film Pick: "The Wide-Angle Cinema of Michel Brault"
By Dennis Harvey

Stage: The electric company
Performers shine at ODC/Dance's 35th anniversary season.
By Rita Felciano

Stage Pick: San Francisco Ballet
By Rita Felciano

Visual Art: Booze. Schmooze. Views.
Have another.
By John Trippe

Art Pick: "The Surreal Calder"
By Kimberly Chun

Event Pick: New Orleans zine reading
By Chris Sabbath

Sonic Reducer
Tape heads
By Kimberly Chun

Grooves - music reviews

Local Grooves - music reviews

Micro Grooves - Music Reviews

Super Ego
By Marke B.

Trash: Whole lotta Wholphin
By Kimberly Chun

The Mix

Dine review
Inka dinka do
By Paul Reidinger

Cheap Eats
Blueberry fields
By L.E. Leone

Without Reservations
Merlot hounds
By Paul Reidinger

The Blender

 


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