Thursday, May 2, 2024

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News + Politics

Cops use force on Black people 21 times as often as on white people

Police Commission to discuss the issue. Plus: Corporate rentals and the mayor's power over Muni fares. That's The Agenda for Oct. 29-Nov. 5

Breed won’t support affordable housing in gentrified Hayes Valley

In a weird exchange, mayor says she's not familiar with a site a few blocks from where she lives in a district she used to represent.

Boo, babes: Here’s our Halloween party hit list

From Terror Ball and Glow in the Streets to St. Mary's Pub and 'Jalogüin,' there's plenty to float your ghost.

Opposition grows to Breed’s APEC boosterism—and the massive security plans

Small businesses, seniors, hotel workers, Soma residents say the billionaire party will hurt them badly.

Ceasefire now: Violence and oppression in the Middle East must end

Bombing and displacement must be halted. All people in the region must live freely. Collective punishment is no path to peace

A (too) modest housing bond, the impacts of APEC security measures …

... and what's headed for the March ballot? That's The Agenda for Oct. 22-29

Progressive slate files to run against tech money for control of SF Democratic Party

A March election will have major impacts on the races for mayor and supes in November.

Breed’s police measure is a sweeping move to undermine civilian oversight and reform

It's cynical politics that could have serious implications for how the city manages a police department with a troubled history.

Singing the insanity of the US healthcare system

Big Pharma spends a fortune on ads— but hardly anyone can figure out how much the medications really cost (and fewer can afford them).

Wells Fargo CEO ‘arrested’ for climate crimes in Extinction Rebellion action

Yes, it's political theater—but people who profit from the destruction of the planet should at some point be held accountable.

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