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The hot new book ‘Abundance’ is just more neoliberal tech bro porn

What a wonderful future we could have if we just get rid of regulations! (It doesn't actually work that way, and it hasn't in 50 years).

Can the West Side absorb more density without displacing existing tenants and small businesses?

Plus: Is the privatization of public housing working in SF? That's The Agenda for April 6-13

Thousands rally against the Trump Agenda in SF—and around the world

It's weird to see Scott Wiener saying he stands up to billionaire oligarchs—but on a sunny day, a huge crowd refused to be intimidated by Trump

Militant union on strike at Urban Ore in Berkeley

IWW members say salvage yard makes plenty of money, but won't offer a fair contract.

Finally, some talk about local taxes—but not in a progressive direction

Airbnb wants a tax refund. Wiener wants sales taxes. Oakland sales tax isn't polling well. But taxing the rich seems like a popular idea.

Listen to the rank and file: Political lessons from something I missed 25 years ago

The Democratic leadership in Congress needs to learn from a big mistake I made as a union organizer.

Is the new Berkeley mayor really a conciliatory outsider?

Her history as president of the League of Women Voters suggests otherwise

PHOTOS: Families march on Newsom’s house for trans rights

On Trans Day of Visibility, more than 100 parents and kids descended on the governor's Kentfield residence—and then danced to 'Pink Pony Club.'

A $50,000 Rolex faces deportation

The secret signal chat between Trump and Kristi Noem

Workers, families face eviction as racetrack in Pleasanton closes abruptly

Alameda County Fairgrounds stops horse racing—so stable workers lose their jobs, and their homes

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