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racism

Keeping Track of Monument Removals Could Be a Full-Time Job

So data scientist Emily Gorcenski created When They Came Down to crowdsource the stories behind the topplings.
July 22, 2020
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wildlife

The Quietest Spot in San Francisco Bay

If you're the lone caretaker of Brooks Island, not going crazy is job one.
January 9, 2020
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bookstores

The Adventures of America's Most Well-Traveled Bookstore

Since 2015, Rita Collins has been taking her love of books on the road.
September 10, 2018
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clothing

Reading American History Through Handkerchiefs

There's more to them than meets your nose.
May 8, 2018
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maritime history

San Franciscans Sing Sea Chanteys by the Seashore

It's actually on the Bay, but this monthly event brings together hundreds of maritime music enthusiasts.
March 30, 2018
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disability

The 1977 Disability Rights Protest That Broke Records and Changed Laws

The 504 Sit-In was the longest non-violent occupation of a federal building in United States history.
November 9, 2017