San Francisco’s Police Problem

The City by the Bay is known for its gentle vibe—except when it comes to the cops.

By Rebecca Gordon

Article ReprintOccupy San Francisco

In the photo, five of Beyoncé’s leather-clad, black-bereted dancers raise their fists in a Black Power salute. The woman in the middle holds a hand-lettered sign up for the camera, bearing three words and a number: “Justice 4 Mario Woods.” Behind them, the crowd at Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, is getting ready for the second half of Super Bowl 50, but the game’s real fireworks are already over.

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