Issue: February 02, 2017
The cover story this week: Protests and art, birth control and real talk: the feminist response to Donald Trump's sexist, racist, xenophobic agenda is underway, and SN&R's writers are here to explore what this all means from Sac to D.C.
Elsewhere in the issue: As Sacramento undertakes its 2017 homeless tally, some worry hiden groups won't be counted, Dave Kempa reports; in the Joseph Mann case, the district attorney omitted troubling video evidence which lead to the officers involved being cleared of all charges, Raheem F. Hosseini has the story; Elsewhere, Mayor Steinberg would like to bolster the city's depleted funds for affordable housing, Scott Thomas Anderson has the scoop. Elsewhere in the book, the artists behind the enormous Art Street installation hope to make their mark, not only on Sacramento, but on the world, Rebecca Huval has the story.
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Women in Revolt: Suffragettes’ city
The Women’s March on Sacramento galvanized thousands—but what’s next?
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Herstorical perspectives
Four Sacramento women reflect on the past, present and future of the struggle for gender equality.
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Meanwhile, over in D.C.
Sacramento woman flies to Washington, D.C., to take part in the historic Women’s March against Trump.
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Blessed be the IUD
Consider the uterus hack that might just outlast Trump’s malignant assault on birth control.
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Getting creative: Female activists find artistic inspiration in the bummer election of Donald Trump
Advocates for homeless youth, Shahera Hyatt and Grace Loescher mine their uncertainties about the future to deliver empowering punchlines, poetry.
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On this capitol: An editorial comic
Illustrator Serene Lusano offers a message of resistance.
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Out, numbered: As Sacramento undertakes its 2017 homeless tally, some worry hidden groups won’t be counted
Cold weather conditions, distrust of officials drive homeless residents into hiding.
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A clean kill: District attorney omits troubling video evidence in clearing Sacramento cops who shot Joseph Mann
12-page review cites officers’ concern for possible hostage situation they inadvertently created.
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Save and spend: Sacramento mayor wants to bolster city’s depleted fund for affordable housing
Nearly $13 million surplus available as officials consider response to increasing rents.
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Ugly American in chief: Trump’s immigration ban targets those who aided U.S. forces
Executive order denounced in Sacramento County, which welcomes more Iraqi and Afghan visa holders than any other California county.
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Steinberg’s first test
On unlawful camping ordinance, Sacramento’s new mayor needs to remember his old self.
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Letters for February 2, 2017
Readers express thoughts on Child Protection Services and the importance of supporting women’s health organizations.
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Lacking love
What do you do if that “real” feeling never shows up?
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A cruel lottery
Homeless deaths outside Sacramento City Hall expose lack of political urgency.
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The people were not happy
Hundreds of people, angry and afraid, packed Elk Grove Community Engagement Forum.
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Kristin Lozano, certified sommelier
Lozano talks awkward Tinder dates in wine bars, quality cheap wines and breaking up the boys club.
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Exit through the peanut gallery
The artists behind the enormous Art Street installation hope to make their mark on Sacramento—then, the world.
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Review: Betrayal
SN&R reviews a Capitol Stage production of a Harold Pinter play.
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Review: Becoming Dr. Ruth
SN&R reviews a new production from B Street Theatre.
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Take in the city’s treasures
The 19th annual Sacramento Museum Day brings the opportunity to visit and appreciate 26 museums for free or at half price.
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These boots are made for musicals
Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper’s musical about an English shoe factory and its drag queen heroine comes to the Community Center Theater.
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The Christians
SN&R reviews a new play from B Street Theatre.
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All-day decadence
Mimosa House specializes in its namesake and regional American grub.
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Beer boycott
The owner of Twelve Rounds Brewing Co. learns the cost of hate speech; and Ruhstaller finally opens its Dixon taproom.
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Backyard Bordeaux
A wine that begs you to grip it and rip it.
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Taste of Little Saigon
The Tet Festival assembles a wide variety of food vendors.
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A veggie worth stalking
Even broccoli can be exciting with garlic and soy sauce.
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Super vegan Super Bowl party
Celebrate a vegan NFL player in the Super Bowl at El Papagayo’s vegan Super Bowl party is on Sunday, February 5 at 3 p.m.
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Sing of electric sheep
Poppet processes her aversion to modern life through orchestrated electropop.
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Eight Gigs: Lilys
You’d better have your kicks shined and ready for this shoegaze fest.
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Eight Gigs: G. Hum Parade
Hear dozens playing a single note in solidarity.
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Eight Gigs: Ace Frehley
Get ready for “Cold Gin” time again with the former guitarist of Kiss.
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Eight Gigs: Pinback
Pinback has been rocking the underground since the late ‘90s with a sound that appeals to music geeks and pop lovers alike.
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Eight Gigs: Deep State
Friendship Fever signee Deep State comes to Cafe Colonial.
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Eight Gigs: Miserable
Misery loves company in Miserable’s cold collection of haunting rock songs.
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Eight Gigs: David Lindley
Two diverse musicians converge on their respective solo tours.
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Eight Gigs: Angie Stone
Angie Stone is one busy soul sister, between her time spent touring and flexing her acting skills in television and on Broadway.
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Tougher than wolves
The new dance-and-music showcase “Louder Than Wolves” takes a stand against rape culture; and the national wave of emo nights solidly arrives in Sacramento.
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Chucklehead
You get Robert De Niro and Danny DeVito together and this is the best you can come up with?
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A Dog’s Purpose
Apparently, a dog is only meant to get Dennis Quaid a lady.
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Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
It's hard to take the “final” part seriously here.
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xXx: Return of Xander Cage
It’s sophomoric and occasionally slapdash, but also quite entertaining.
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Stow that vape
On traveling with your medical cannabis vape pen.
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