Here’s the perfect storm of low-income living in San Francisco: it’s a desirable, albeit pricey city to live in. Inventory of housing space is at an all-time low across the nation. The cost of living regularly places San Francisco on “Most Expensive Cities to Live/ Visit/ Build/ Buy” lists. And…

Hakika Drisker grew up in the Western Addition neighborhood of San Francisco and now works at the Open Door Legal office there. He’s observed issues with fair housing and fair treatment his whole life. Here’s what he’s seen, and what he’s hoping for next: From what I’ve read, once elders…

As June and Pride Month close, I’ve been ruminating on the emotions brought up for me lately as a queer woman. Seeing rainbows plastered everywhere and brands launching their Pride or rainbow-themed products to celebrate has been disconcerting faced with the reality that the LGBTQ+ community is facing widespread discrimination…

Open Door Legal’s ongoing commitments to justice — At Open Door Legal, we are committed to making an enduring difference in our community, and our community includes clients, partners, and staff of Asian descent. As a legal aid organization striving to create universal access to legal representation, we believe the law belongs to all of us. This means…

This inauguration day heralds the beginning of a new era — one in which immigration professionals hope signals a return to stability and humanity. …

The city of San Francisco has taken a pledge to use funds reallocated from the police budget to support the city’s Black community. …

Open Door Legal’s statement on the murder of George Floyd Our organization’s vision is a simple one: the law belongs to all of us. That conviction is at the core of what we do. We believe that everyone should be equally protected under the law. …