Politics
I Didn’t Cry in the Bar When Trump Won This Time
Despite the disappointment of Trump’s victory, the we must continue to fight for the rights of working class people and push back against their exploitation by corporations and billionaires, as the GOP has already taken the White House and the Senate and is planning to take the House of Representatives.
Why California’s Election Results May Take Weeks to Finalize
California’s statewide elections often take several weeks to be finalized, with the 2024 primary results not being called until two weeks after the election, and the 2022 general election not being called until December 2.
London Breed Might Be Cooked As Lurie Surges
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is facing a tough reelection campaign as her approval ratings have dropped and her opponents, including Daniel Lurie, position themselves as the strongest alternatives.
What It’s Like Canvasing for Kamala in Nevada
Steven T. Jones and his wife Lisa volunteered for the Kamala Harris campaign in Nevada, canvassing door-to-door and attending a vice presidential debate watch party, where they encountered a mix of supporters and opponents of the candidate.
Agnos & Brown Give Some Advice for Would-be Mayors
Willie Brown, Art Agnos, Lurie & Peskin Talk Experience We talked to several living former mayors and two 2024 candidates about what it takes to be mayor of San Francisco. It’s a recurring dream. You’re sitting in a chair behind a desk and the papers tower in front of you,
There Will be More Street Poop Without Pit Stop Funding
The People’s Budget Coalition is calling on Mayor London Breed to release funding for 24-hour Pit Stops, which are public toilets with staffing and workforce development, to provide dignity to homeless people and reduce public urination and defecation.
Why Are We Still Talking About 9/11?
How you discuss 9/11 hinges on where and how old you were. It outlines who you were before. The younger you were, the less of a secret it is that this was a long time coming. I am part of the last generation to have a definitive pre-9/11 childhood. We
The Harvey Milk Club Endorsement Fiasco Explained
The Harvey Milk Club, an important progressive political club which began in 1976 as the radical San Francisco Gay Democratic Club, has lost its leader and potentially some credibility in the last week. On Saturday, August 31 at 8am, the organization notified members of two things: We spoke with Gary