<p>In my new article for <span class="h-card"><a href="['https://bsky.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/assignedmedia.org', 'https://assignedmedia.org/', 'https://www.assignedmedia.org/support']" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>assignedmedia.org</span></a></span>, I share photos and an interview with <a href="/tags/trans/" rel="tag">#trans</a> advocate Joaquin Guerrero about housing trans people experiencing <a href="/tags/homelessness/" rel="tag">#homelessness</a> in <a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a>. </p><p><a href="https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/the-history-of-the-first-trans-homeless-shelter" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/the-history-of-the-first-trans-homeless-shelter"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.assignedmedia.org/breaking</span><span class="invisible">-news/the-history-of-the-first-trans-homeless-shelter</span></a></p>
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<p>There are local San Francisco eating clubs hosted by elderly Chinese men and women, and my life goal is to be accepted by one of them</p><p><a href="/tags/food/" rel="tag">#Food</a> <a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a></p>
<p>In today’s article for <span class="h-card"><a href="['https://bsky.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/assignedmedia.org', 'https://assignedmedia.org/', 'https://www.assignedmedia.org/support']" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>assignedmedia.org</span></a></span>, I interview Anjali Rimi, co-founder and president of Parivar Bay Area, about supporting <a href="/tags/transgender/" rel="tag">#transgender</a> <a href="/tags/immigrants/" rel="tag">#immigrants</a> in <a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/anjali-rimi-supporting-transgender-immigrants" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/anjali-rimi-supporting-transgender-immigrants"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.assignedmedia.org/breaking</span><span class="invisible">-news/anjali-rimi-supporting-transgender-immigrants</span></a></p>
<p><a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a> <a href="/tags/nokings/" rel="tag">#NoKings</a> Ocean Beach SF</p>
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<p>The anti-Elon Musk protest outside the Tesla dealership in San Francisco today and every Saturday. Slow the video down to read the signs.</p><p><a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#sanfrancisco</a> <a href="/tags/elonmusk/" rel="tag">#ElonMusk</a> <a href="/tags/protest/" rel="tag">#protest</a> <a href="/tags/fascism/" rel="tag">#fascism</a> <a href="/tags/california/" rel="tag">#california</a> <a href="/tags/usa/" rel="tag">#usa</a></p>
<p>My new article for <span class="h-card"><a href="['https://bsky.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/assignedmedia.org', 'https://assignedmedia.org/', 'https://www.assignedmedia.org/support']" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>assignedmedia.org</span></a></span> is a celebration of <a href="/tags/transhistorymonth/" rel="tag">#TransHistoryMonth</a> in <a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/history-of-trans-history" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/history-of-trans-history"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.assignedmedia.org/breaking</span><span class="invisible">-news/history-of-trans-history</span></a> </p><p><a href="/tags/trans/" rel="tag">#trans</a> <a href="/tags/transgender/" rel="tag">#transgender</a> <a href="/tags/california/" rel="tag">#California</a></p>
<p>Today in <span class="h-card"><a href="['https://bsky.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/assignedmedia.org', 'https://assignedmedia.org/', 'https://www.assignedmedia.org/support']" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>assignedmedia.org</span></a></span>, I report on the recent memorial for <a href="/tags/missmajor/" rel="tag">#MissMajor</a> Griffin-Gracy in <a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a>, and share reflections from community members on her legacy and the quest for <a href="/tags/blacktransliberation/" rel="tag">#BlackTransLiberation</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/miss-major-memorial-black-trans-liberation" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/miss-major-memorial-black-trans-liberation"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.assignedmedia.org/breaking</span><span class="invisible">-news/miss-major-memorial-black-trans-liberation</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#BlackMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/transjustice/" rel="tag">#TransJustice</a> <a href="/tags/tgijp/" rel="tag">#TGIJP</a></p>
<p>One block in Noe Valley is covered with these incredible crocheted creatures. I'm not sure who the artist is, but I love this. <a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a> <a href="/tags/noevalley/" rel="tag">#NoeValley</a></p>
<p>another day. <a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a></p>
<p>Today, Saturday March 7 from 3-6pm at Hippie Hill in <a href="/tags/goldengatepark/" rel="tag">#GoldenGatePark</a>, there is a memorial gathering for Diamond David Whitaker. Bring poetry and acoustic instruments!<br><a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a></p>
<p>"When the author of a book states that all sales of those books will contribute to an anti-trans fund, the only way we can choose not to participate is by not selling the books any longer. "</p><p>- <a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a> bookstore <a href="/tags/booksmith/" rel="tag">#Booksmith</a> on why they've stopped selling titles by <a href="/tags/transphobic/" rel="tag">#transphobic</a> author <a href="/tags/jkrowling/" rel="tag">#JKRowling</a>. </p><p><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/san-francisco-bookstore-stops-selling-jk-rowling-titles-due-harry-pott-rcna215255" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/san-francisco-bookstore-stops-selling-jk-rowling-titles-due-harry-pott-rcna215255"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-po</span><span class="invisible">p-culture/san-francisco-bookstore-stops-selling-jk-rowling-titles-due-harry-pott-rcna215255</span></a></p>
<p><a href="/tags/sfbayarea/" rel="tag">#SFBayArea</a> folks: On October 7 I'll be speaking on a panel of <a href="/tags/wikipedia/" rel="tag">#Wikipedia</a> editors at the <a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a> Public Library, North Beach.</p><p><a href="https://sfpl.org/events/2025/10/07/panel-life-wikipedia-editor" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="sfpl.org/events/2025/10/07/panel-life-wikipedia-editor"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">sfpl.org/events/2025/10/07/pan</span><span class="invisible">el-life-wikipedia-editor</span></a></p>
<p>New year, time for a new <a href="/tags/introduction/" rel="tag">#introduction</a>. </p><p>I'm a queer Black <a href="/tags/trans/" rel="tag">#trans</a> (agender/transmasculine) <a href="/tags/vegan/" rel="tag">#vegan</a> <a href="/tags/pacifist/" rel="tag">#pacifist</a>, freelance writer/blogger, long-time <a href="/tags/wikipedia/" rel="tag">#Wikipedia</a> editor, and <a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a> resident. </p><p>If you like my writing, please follow me at <a href="https://funcrunch.org/blog" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>funcrunch.org/blog</a>, where I share my stories about gender, social justice, veganism, and other topics.</p><p>I'm also on <a href="/tags/patreon/" rel="tag">#Patreon</a>: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/funcrunch" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.patreon.com/funcrunch</a></p><p><a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#BlackMastodon</a></p>
<p>South Tower</p><p>A crisp winter portrait of the Golden Gate Bridge, captured from the south end with rare clarity and rich color. The cold, storm‑free day reveals striking detail and atmosphere, turning this iconic landmark into a bold, timeless statement piece for collectors.</p><p><a href="https://pixels.com/featured/south-tower-bill-gallagher.html?newartwork=true" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="pixels.com/featured/south-tower-bill-gallagher.html?newartwork=true"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">pixels.com/featured/south-towe</span><span class="invisible">r-bill-gallagher.html?newartwork=true</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/southtower/" rel="tag">#SouthTower</a> <a href="/tags/billgallagherphotography/" rel="tag">#BillGallagherPhotography</a> <a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a> <a href="/tags/goldengatebridge/" rel="tag">#GoldenGateBridge</a> <a href="/tags/goldengate/" rel="tag">#GoldenGate</a> <a href="/tags/sanfranciscobay/" rel="tag">#SanFranciscoBay</a> <a href="/tags/californialandmark/" rel="tag">#CaliforniaLandmark</a> <a href="/tags/travelart/" rel="tag">#TravelArt</a> <a href="/tags/architecturalart/" rel="tag">#ArchitecturalArt</a> <a href="/tags/buyintoart/" rel="tag">#BuyIntoArt</a> <a href="/tags/ayearforart/" rel="tag">#AyearForArt</a> <a href="/tags/bayareaphotography/" rel="tag">#BayAreaPhotography</a></p>
<p>The Golden Gate</p><p>The Golden Gate. The name was given to this stretch of water before the bridge was built or gold was discovered in California. The first mention was in Jon Freemont's memoirs where he wrote "To this Gate I gave the name of "Chrysopylae", or "Golden Gate";<br>The Golden Gate Bridge is by estimation, the most photographed bridge in the world.</p><p><a href="https://pixels.com/featured/the-golden-gate-bill-gallagher.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="pixels.com/featured/the-golden-gate-bill-gallagher.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">pixels.com/featured/the-golden</span><span class="invisible">-gate-bill-gallagher.html</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/thegoldengate/" rel="tag">#TheGoldenGate</a> <a href="/tags/billgallagherphotography/" rel="tag">#BillGallagherPhotography</a> <a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a> <a href="/tags/thegoldengatebridge/" rel="tag">#TheGoldenGateBridge</a> <a href="/tags/architecture/" rel="tag">#Architecture</a> <a href="/tags/buyintoart/" rel="tag">#BuyIntoArt</a> <a href="/tags/ayearforart/" rel="tag">#AYearForArt</a></p>
<p>I’ve given up trying to understand billboards in this city </p><p><a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a> <a href="/tags/billboard/" rel="tag">#Billboard</a></p>
<p>San Francisco Silhouette</p><p>A warm sunset washes over San Francisco as the skyline rises in crisp silhouette, the Transamerica Pyramid and Embarcadero Center etched against glowing sky. The bay rests in shadow below, creating a striking, minimalist contrast that turns the city’s iconic architecture into bold, timeless art. </p><p><a href="https://pixels.com/featured/san-francisco-silhouette-bill-gallagher.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="pixels.com/featured/san-francisco-silhouette-bill-gallagher.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">pixels.com/featured/san-franci</span><span class="invisible">sco-silhouette-bill-gallagher.html</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/sanfranciscosilhouette/" rel="tag">#SanFranciscoSilhouette</a> <a href="/tags/billgallagherphotography/" rel="tag">#BillGallagherPhotography</a> <a href="/tags/buyintoart/" rel="tag">#BuyIntoArt</a> <a href="/tags/yearforart/" rel="tag">#YearForArt</a> <a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a> <a href="/tags/thecity/" rel="tag">#TheCity</a> <a href="/tags/silhouette/" rel="tag">#Silhouette</a> <a href="/tags/californiasunset/" rel="tag">#CaliforniaSunset</a> <a href="/tags/sanfranciscoskyline/" rel="tag">#SanFranciscoSkyline</a></p>
<p>One more for <a href="/tags/fotovorschlag/" rel="tag">#FotoVorschlag</a><br>“Öffentliche Kunst” / Public art</p><p>Utility boxes in San Francisco, displaying Filipino vocabulary words. Some personal thoughts in the alt text.</p><p><a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/streetphotography/" rel="tag">#streetphotography</a> <a href="/tags/streetart/" rel="tag">#streetart</a> <a href="/tags/filipinoculture/" rel="tag">#Filipinoculture</a> <a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#sanfrancisco</a> <a href="/tags/philippines/" rel="tag">#philippines</a></p>
<p>San Francisco as described in this piece is as exhausting as it sounds </p><p>But </p><p>I’m also glad that I don’t have to live in that version of it </p><p><a href="https://harpers.org/archive/2026/03/childs-play-sam-kriss-ai-startup-roy-lee/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="harpers.org/archive/2026/03/childs-play-sam-kriss-ai-startup-roy-lee/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">harpers.org/archive/2026/03/ch</span><span class="invisible">ilds-play-sam-kriss-ai-startup-roy-lee/</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a></p>
