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News + Politics

We all want local government to work—but for whom?

Tim Redmond - November 5, 2023

The Chron seems to think the plutocrats are the ones who ought to be in charge. That's never ended well.

Lit

‘Weed’ sparks up candid cannabis education for young people—and the rest of us

Marke B. - September 10, 2023

Caitlin Donohue's latest book for teens takes a big picture view of cannabis policy and culture in the Americas

Art

Black queer art made visible: Speaking with gallerist Jonathan Carver Moore

Emily Wilson - July 31, 2023

'The element of surprise and learning about what's behind the painting, the photograph, the sculpture—I love that.'

Art Review

SF’s radical Asian American legacy shines in ‘Dreaming People’s History’

Natalia Robyns-Kresich - July 14, 2023

Images from the International Hotel struggle to the post-George Floyd resistance educate while they inspire.

Crime

Chesa Boudin talks crime, justice—and what’s happened to SF under Brooke Jenkins

Tim Redmond - June 15, 2023

The former DA has a lot of thoughts on the future of criminal justice—and the current state of San Francisco.

News + Politics

Introducing our new publisher, Imelda Carrasco

48 Hills - April 19, 2023

48hills is expanding with your help. Please welcome our latest addition to the team!

News + Politics

The new mayor of Chicago and the lessons for progressives in San Francisco

Tim Redmond - April 6, 2023

A progressive beat a 'tough-on-crime' candidates in the nation's third-largest city. What does that say about SF in 2024?

Immigration

Supes fail by one vote to approve Sanctuary City resolution that challenges ICE, Biden

Tim Redmond - March 2, 2023

Matt Dorsey, who wants to deport Fentanyl dealers, blocks approval, as 10 board members say his approach is deeply misguided.

Crime

A new attack on SF’s sanctuary laws makes no sense—except as a political tool

Tim Redmond - February 15, 2023

Immigrants have been scapegoats for much of US history, and now Breed and Jenkins are doing it again.

News + Politics

Politics, 2023: The budget crisis, housing, the mayor’s race, criminal justice ….

Tim Redmond - January 1, 2023

... and will this be the year that the Yimby narrative finally falls apart? Our projections.

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We all want local government to work—but for whom?

‘Weed’ sparks up candid cannabis education for young people—and the rest of us

Black queer art made visible: Speaking with gallerist Jonathan Carver Moore

SF’s radical Asian American legacy shines in ‘Dreaming People’s History’

Chesa Boudin talks crime, justice—and what’s happened to SF under Brooke Jenkins

Introducing our new publisher, Imelda Carrasco

The new mayor of Chicago and the lessons for progressives in San Francisco

Supes fail by one vote to approve Sanctuary City resolution that challenges ICE, Biden

A new attack on SF’s sanctuary laws makes no sense—except as a political tool

Politics, 2023: The budget crisis, housing, the mayor’s race, criminal justice ….

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