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London music
fromPitchfork
23 hours ago

Generation X: Generation X

Big Ben's explosion in 1976 marked a cultural shift, coinciding with the rise of punk rock and Generation X's emergence in music.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

America has long been obsessed with war. But true patriots glorify peace. - LGBTQ Nation

The author reflects on the impact of war and military actions throughout their life, highlighting personal and historical tragedies associated with conflict.
Writing
fromWIRED
2 days ago

John Perry Barlow, JFK Jr., and a Night of Grief I Can't Forget

Cynthia Horner's sudden death in 1994 deeply affected friends, including John Perry Barlow and John F. Kennedy Jr.
SF music
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

The 'Jesus of Cool' returns to rock San Francisco

Nick Lowe has a long-standing affection for San Francisco, performing there since the late 1970s and cherishing his memories of the city.
#martin-luther-king-jr
US politics
from48 hills
6 days ago

At No Kings protest, war on Iran and Epstein files were big topics - 48 hills

Thousands protested in San Francisco against the war on Iran, demanding change and expressing concerns about complacency under the Trump administration.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

We're Living in Horrible Conditions for Meaningful Dissent

The repeated imagery of war has desensitized the public, lowering political stakes and altering perceptions of conflict.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

How Long Can You Live Your Ideals?

Pat Calhoun chooses parenthood over radicalism, paralleling Elsa Haddish's struggle between her militant past and raising her daughter safely.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Promise of 'Woke 2' Is Fueling a Leftist Fever Dream

Donald Trump's 2024 victory was seen as a rejection of 'woke' ideology, leading to a culture of offensive speech without fear of consequences.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

People Over 50 Are Sharing What Was "Normal" In The '70s, And Gen Z Would Lose Their Minds

The 1970s featured unique cultural norms and practices that seem unbelievable today, from social behaviors to household items.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
6 days ago

Marching for Immigrant Rights, 20 Years Ago and Today | KQED

The 2006 immigrant rights marches in Los Angeles galvanized Latino organizing and continue to inspire current activism against anti-immigration policies.
#protests
fromabc7news.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

LIST: 'No Kings' protests against Trump administration happening across the Bay Area on Saturday

US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country

Millions protested against President Trump's policies across the country, organized by progressive groups.
San Francisco
fromabc7news.com
1 week ago

LIST: 'No Kings' protests against Trump administration happening across the Bay Area on Saturday

Protests against the Trump administration's policies are planned across the Bay Area, including major demonstrations in San Francisco and Oakland.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Millions Join "No Kings" Protests in One of Largest US Rallies

Up to 8 million Americans participated in nationwide No Kings protests against President Trump's agenda on March 28, 2026.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

The No Kings protests keep growing. Are they having an impact?

The success of mass protests can be notoriously hard to evaluate. Even groups with focused messages, such as the antiabortion March for Life, can go decades before they achieve a tangible win.
US news
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

No Kings' protests against Trump return to NYC this Saturday; here's what you need to know | amNewYork

New Yorkers are mobilizing for No Kings protests against perceived autocratic rule and to defend democracy.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Where Are All the Campus Protests?

Recent events have led to a surprising decline in campus protests, indicating a shift in university administration's approach to student activism.
SF music
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

San Francisco museum named to prestigious list after just a year in business

The Counterculture Museum celebrates the 1960s and '70s rock era and has gained recognition as one of the world's greatest places.
US politics
fromJezebel
6 days ago

Your TL;DR for This Weekend's No Kings Protests

Over 8 million Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests against the administration's actions, marking a significant increase in public dissent.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Research says growing up lower-middle class in the 1960s and 70s created some of the most resourceful problem-solvers alive today - people who learned to fix, repurpose, and make do before making do was rebranded as sustainable living and started appearing in lifestyle magazines - Silicon Canals

Growing up with constraints fosters problem-solving skills and self-efficacy through mastery experiences, leading to a unique intelligence in overcoming challenges.
Music production
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

How Should We Remember the Hippies?

Modern political resistance relies on podcasts and short-form videos rather than traditional speeches or music, creating disposable media that serves pundits but excludes artists and poets.
Arts
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Rebecca Hall: We lost counterculture somewhere along the way'

Peter Hujar's Day reconstructs a 1974 conversation between photographer Peter Hujar and writer Linda Rosenkrantz, capturing the vibrant 1970s New York art scene through dialogue set entirely in Hujar's Westbeth apartment.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

A record number of Americans want out-now the government is making it easier

Starting next month, the cost of renouncing your U.S. citizenship will go down dramatically - a boon for people already shouldering the burden of paying for a major overseas move. Anyone wishing to formally shed their American citizenship is required to obtain a form called a Certificate of Loss of Nationality, and right now it comes with a whopping $2,350 fee. In April, that fee will drop by 80% to $450.
US Elections
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Coach's former CEO said Gen Z is most similar to the 60s generation

So I've seen generations change, and Gen Z is the generation that's most similar to my generation, the sixties. They're very value-driven. They're concerned with climate, they're concerned with authenticity, truth, being who they are, and relationships.
Fashion & style
Social justice
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

'No Kings Day' march and other upcoming resistance events around Oakland

The No Kings anti-authoritarian movement has mobilized millions of protesters across the United States through coordinated national actions and ongoing community organizing efforts.
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

50th Anniversary of Punk Rock in San Francisco (The New Farm)

A special 50th anniversary Punk Rock history event at The New Farm featuring bands and musicians from the dawn of the punk rock revolution of San Francisco. NO ALTERNATIVE, SLEEPERS AD, SOCIETY DOG plus AVENGERS guitar player GREG INGRAHAM performing with JEAN CAFFEINE, THE DEAD SAILOR GIRLS & INSECT LOUNGE.
SF music
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
4 weeks ago

So Much for the Anti-War Left!

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered hawkish internationalist statements at the Munich Security Conference, defending NATO and criticizing Trump's withdrawal from global engagement, disappointing the antiwar left.
Music
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Country Joe McDonald, '60s Counterculture Singer, Dead at 84

Country Joe McDonald, 1960s folk-rocker and Vietnam War protester, died at 84 from Parkinson's disease after a career spanning decades of anti-war activism and music.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Field Notes: Rare SF Tree Map, Dad Punk, and the Fight for Reproductive Rights in 1960s SF

San Francisco preserves memories of the deceased through historic structures like the Columbarium, interactive installations like the Heaven Phone, and community landmarks that honor those who have passed.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

As a boomer, I'm shocked by gen Z's attitude towards women something has gone very wrong | Joan Smith

Nearly a third of Gen Z men across 29 countries believe wives should obey husbands, contradicting assumptions that younger generations are more liberal than older ones.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Today in History: March 4, Lennon's We're more popular than Jesus now' comment draws backlash

March 4 marks significant U.S. historical events including constitutional implementation, presidential inaugurations, and major policy decisions spanning from 1789 to 2020.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Around Berkeley: Rebecca Solnit, Michael Pollan, Jeff Chang book talks; Louise Pearl show

Louise Pearl's one-woman show Pass the Nails and Shame The Devil recounts the experience of her family's ordeal building their own house amid Oakland's 1980s crack epidemic as her strong-willed, Louisiana-born mother and gather a motley crew of men to make this dream home into a reality.
East Bay (California)
SF music
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Anti-War Musician Country Joe McDonald, Dead at 84

Country Joe McDonald, founder of Country Joe and the Fish and creator of the anti-war anthem 'I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag,' died at 84 from Parkinson's disease.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Wally Hedrick Protested War With Sex

Wally Hedrick, a San Francisco countercultural artist, created decades of work exploring sex, politics, and religion through antiwar art and celebrations of sexuality as spiritual experience.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Mass Protests Urged Following Failed War Powers Act Vote in the Senate to Stop War in Iran

Today every senator, every single one, will pick a side: Do you stand with the American people who are exhausted of forever wars in the Middle East? Or stand with Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth as they bumble us headfirst into another war?
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why do we miss 2016?

The past decade has seen a surge of new ways of self-expression online, but somehow, netizens reminisce about the grainy selfies with dog ear filters, old movies, and less AI-generated content.
Social media marketing
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

What's a Gen X to Do?

Beleaguered Louvre president Laurence des Cars quits after a historic heist under her watch. The next morning, a new leader is announced. It's Christophe Leribault from the Palace of Versailles, a true museum animal who ran a few during his career.
Arts
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

10 quiet things people stop doing in their 60s that their family barely notices - but each one is a small surrender of the life they imagined and by the time anyone realizes what happened the person they used to be has already left the room - Silicon Canals

Aging often means quietly abandoning small habits, hobbies, and casual connections, and those small losses cumulatively change who a person becomes.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Jello Biafra Slams Dead Kennedys for Not Dropping Out of Punk in the Park Festivals

Dead Kennedys will perform scheduled 2026 Punk in the Park shows despite festival owner's Trump donations, but will not participate in future editions.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

9 weekend rituals from the 60s and 70s that created a sense of togetherness screens have replaced - Silicon Canals

Shared weekend rituals like family meals and aimless Sunday drives fostered togetherness, intimacy, and presence that digital devices have gradually eroded.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How Extremism Takes Hold

Assassinations and executions of prominent ideologues in the 1960s radicalized young activists across divergent movements, catalyzing decades of violent insurgency and extremist organizing.
History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Today in History: January 14, Summer of Love' starts in San Francisco

Jan. 14 marks diverse historical events including the 1967 Human Be-In, the 1784 Treaty of Paris ratification, political milestones, cultural debuts, and notable personal events.
#1960s-counterculture
SF music
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

His band defined 1990s indie rock. In SF, he reclaims a singular voice.

Stephen Malkmus, a founding member of Pavement, continues to define alternative rock as a solo artist and bandleader while maintaining relevance across three decades through evolving musical projects.
Philosophy
fromAeon
2 months ago

Youthful joy and civil unrest collide in this epic road trip tale | Aeon Videos

A 1981 Polish animated short follows friends on an overcrowded road trip to the Baltic, using stark black-and-white visuals to examine youth, camaraderie and freedom.
Education
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Saratoga students contribute to communities on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

About 60 Saratoga High School students volunteered on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, completing four service projects and contributing 120 volunteer hours to local organizations.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

The Compton's Cafeteria Riot

The Compton's Cafeteria Riot recreates the 1966 militant queer resistance as an immersive, trans-led theatrical experience at the Tenderloin Museum, staged at 835 Larkin Street.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

In "Riot Women," the Punks Are All Grown Up

burdened by loneliness, depression, and the incessant needs of others, pours herself a stiff drink and steps up to the noose she's hung from the rafters of her airy farmhouse. Then the phone rings: her ungrateful brother, making demands. She tries again-another ring, another request, this time from a friend. She plays the piano, doesn't she? Will she join a group of fellow-amateurs for a charity gig? Twice thwarted, Beth sighs, says yes, and gets on with the business of living.
Television
Food & drink
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Field Notes: Suitcases for Foster Youth, an East Bay Roundhouse, and a Teen Artist in 70s-Era Berkeley

Local establishments and community projects transform congestion and small lots into affordable social hubs, urban gardens, and restored habitats serving diverse neighbors and visitors.
History
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

New Book Explores the Bay Area's First Cult, Which Called Santa Rosa Home

Thomas Lake Harris founded the Brotherhood of the New Life, a utopian California commune marked by sexual coercion, authoritarian matchmaking, and financial scandal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jesse Jackson was direct connection to great civil rights era', says Diane Abbott

His message is absolutely relevant today, when we are seeing a resurgence of racism in a way that we hoped had been banished, Bell Ribeiro-Addy, the MP for Clapham and Brixton Hill and chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Afrikan Reparations, said in tribute to the civil rights leader, whose death, at the age of 84 was announced on Tuesday.
World news
Social justice
fromAxios
2 months ago

The Civil Rights era is losing its grip on young Americans

Younger Americans lack knowledge of Civil Rights history as weaker K-12 teaching and social-media consumption replace classroom learning, and activism occurs online instead of organizing.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Pointing Out The Parts Of American Culture That Are Changing Before Our Eyes

Widespread convenience technologies let people avoid leaving home, reducing everyday face-to-face interaction and increasing social isolation, division, and hostility.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

49 Photos of Forgotten '70s Things That Will Make Any Boomer Feel Instantly Nostalgic

1. Soda and beer cans that came with pull tabs:
History
Books
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Stewart Brand on How Progress Happens

Maintenance and part standardization enable repairability, scalable manufacturing, and technological progress by making devices maintainable and components interchangeable.
World news
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Monday Morning Headlines: Human Chain Across Golden Gate Bridge Calls for Regime Change In Iran

Massive Golden Gate protest, local arrests and labor tensions, ongoing political conflicts, and a partial federal government shutdown mark heightened civic unrest and controversy.
#ice
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How nonviolent protest can break autocratic rule

Nonviolent, creative community tactics, including singing, noise, patrols and boycotts, are being used in Minneapolis and globally to resist ICE actions and drive political change.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Bob Dylan, Trey Anastasio, Bruce Hornsby, and More Remember Bob Weir

Bob Weir's fearless, soulful musicianship and warm humanity inspired peers, produced transcendent performances, and left a lasting musical legacy.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Liberals Think Antifa Isn't Real. But It Is-and It Knows How to Win.

The Trump administration labeled protesters as 'domestic terrorists,' and DHS mischaracterized Renee Nicole Good's fatal shooting despite clear video evidence.
Social justice
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Martin Luther King Jr. was talking about a universal basic income before it was cool

Martin Luther King Jr. advocated a guaranteed basic income in 1967 to create economic security, an idea now echoed by tech leaders.
History
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

People who grew up in the 60s and 70s usually have these 10 qualities that younger generations find remarkable - Silicon Canals

Adults raised in the 1960s-70s retain practical repair skills, strong memory, resourcefulness, and work approaches that often impress younger generations.
Music
fromKqed
2 months ago

For MLK Day, Living Jazz Celebrates Sly Stone and 'Everyday People' | KQED

Oakland musicians and youth ensembles will honor Sly Stone with an intergenerational tribute concert presented by Living Jazz on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why America needs a new antiwar movement and how it can win | Jeremy Varon

U.S. experience in Iraq produced broad bipartisan rejection of large-scale interventions, fostering an Iraq syndrome that discourages future major military commitments.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

What Do We Want from a Protest Song?

He sings the names of the dead haltingly, as though he is reading them off a screen-which, judging from the recording-studio footage in the song's lyric video, he probably is. The song is about the news, but it is also, perhaps unintentionally, about the moment of lag when we absorb the names and images, when we try to assimilate atrocity into narrative.
Music
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Thousands march, give back to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Bay Area

"He was really nice and he loved his community and he was a pastor," said 10-year-old Lexington Baldridge.
Social justice
Music
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Wild Women of the Sixties!' show coming to Alameda this Saturday

Pamela Rose celebrates 1960s female singer-songwriters by performing their songs and revealing their industrious, behind-the-scenes songwriting lives.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In America, the social fabric is starting to collapse. Australia must also learn that words shape our world | Martin Luther King III

Societal health depends on respectful, nonviolent language and narratives that uplift individuals and communities, fostering empathy and social cohesion rather than division.
Music
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

Bruce Springsteen Revives the Protest Song, Condemns ICE Violence in "Streets of Minneapolis"

Musicians are reviving protest songs to denounce police and federal agents' killings and the secrecy protecting those responsible.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

SF Honors Grateful Dead's Bob Weir at Civic Center Plaza + Parade (SF)

Homecoming: Celebrating the life of Bobby Weir. This Saturday, January 17, at 12:45 pm PT, join us at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco for a free public gathering honoring Bobby, whose music, spirit, and humanity shaped generations. Together, we will pay tribute in the community and collective heartbeat that he created. A short sacred stop on his homecoming journey, the gathering will center on gratitude, remembrance, and togetherness, along with special tributes to honor Bobby.
SF music
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Worldpeace DMT / Rowan Please: The Velvet Underground & Rowan

The Velvet Underground and Rowan blends '60s influences with late-'00s/early-'10s indie nostalgia, delivering joyful, irreverent pop.
Music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

The Trident's role in Bay Area music history

Sausalito's Trident, opened by the Kingston Trio in 1960, closed permanently after decades as a waterfront dining and music landmark frequented by musicians and celebrities.
fromVulture
1 month ago

When Is a Band Not the Same Band Anymore?

"When I read the fine print, it was 'an experience with REO Speedwagon's music.' It's none of the original members," Fletcher recalls. "I don't want to promote the show unless it's the real thing. I don't know why you would want to see that. It's just a cover band. To me, that's a little bit strange." He adds, with a sigh, "If there are no original members, who cares?"
Music
Music
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

'Wild Women of the Sixties!' show coming to Alameda this Saturday

1960s women singer-songwriters often worked as professional hit-makers behind the scenes while brief live-performer prominence inspired future musicians.
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