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News + Politics

Who Porter, Newsom, and so many others are wrong about Proposition 40

Billionaires won't flee. The state won't lose money. But taxing the rich in CA could spread nationwide.
Opinion Saikat Chakrabarti -
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The stunning No on Prop. I lies

The real 'slush fund' is what billionaires are spending to attack affordable housing
Campaign Trail Chris Carlsson -
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Yes, groping can be sexual assault—even for gay men

The reaction of some older gay men, including elected officials, to the allegations against Manny Yekutiel have been tired and disheartening.
Editorial Marke B. -
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The Democratic Party finally apologizes—sort of—for endorsing Manny Yekutiel

Some members call for Chair Nancy Tung to resign. But with the billionaires still in charge, is that accountability?
Campaign Trail Tim Redmond -
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The Agenda

Nobody who stuck with Manny Yekutiel has apologized to the sexual assault survivors

Tim Redmond -
Plus: Some actual moves to fight evictions and protect tenants in a rent emergency. That's The Agenda for Oct. 4-11
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Campaign Trail

The big Congressional debate fail: Moderators who didn’t do their jobs

Tim Redmond -
Journalists are supposed to call the candidates out when they don't answer the question or lie. That didn't happen.
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Campaign Trail

Political lies, part II

Tim Redmond -
The false information and bizarre red-baiting around election issues continues, thanks to Lurie's allies.
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Campaign Trail

Yekutiel drops out of D8 race after new sexual assault allegations

Tim Redmond -
With endorsements gone and support crumbling, front runner had to drop out—but what about his supporters who ignored earlier accusation?
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Lit

Join us at Litquake’s free Out Loud book fair this Sunday at Yerba Buena Gardens!

Marke B. -
Dozens of local publishers, poets, writers, and thinkers come together to uplift LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Bay Area writers in the sunshine.
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Campaign Trail

The mayor’s Big Lie on Prop. D

Tim Redmond -
The measure doesn't stop special interests from writing laws. It does the opposite.
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Campaign Trail

Why is the demolition of historic buildings not a bigger issue in the D8 supe race?

Tim Redmond -
Who's afraid of the Yimbys who want to call the Castro a "theme park?"
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The Agenda

LA is taxing mansions to building affordable housing. Why is Lurie opposing a similar plan?

Tim Redmond -
Plus: Supes to confront jail conditions ... and have the Yimbys crossed a line in the Castro?
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Humor

A Luddite AI that self-destructs? Why not?

Joel Schechter -
'End Times' and a 21st Century version of a 19th Century phenomenon
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Media

Why won’t the media call a lie a lie?

Bruce Mirken -
Trump and RFK, Jr. constantly and deliberately spew falsehoods. We know this, they know this—why doesn't the press?
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Supes reject PG&E’s latest attempt to delay public power—but where is Lurie?

Tim Redmond -
The mayor will soon name a PUC general manager, who will need to stand up to PG&E. The future of clean, cheap municipal power hangs in the balance
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Campaign Trail

The oligarch, charter school, and GOP ally money behind the attacks on Connie Chan

Tim Redmond -
Abundant Future is funding the hit pieces. Here's who is funding that PAC
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The Agenda

AI operators aren’t slowing down; they are becoming even more of a threat to democracy

Tim Redmond -
Plus: Will Lurie support public power? We will find out this week
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Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: San Francisco Trans March

Charles Lewis III -
Despite opportunistic politicos and police violence this year, the steadfast protest has proved that trans folks can win the fight.
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Culture

Grab discount early bird tickets to our big Triple Gala

Marke B. -
On October 27, we celebrate 13 years of 48 Hills, 60 years of the Bay Guardian, and 52 years of Best of the Bay. Support us and party!
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