Stories about Economic Inequality
Some reality facing the candidates for president
Economic inequality and climate change will doom human civilization unless we take some pretty serious steps. I'm waiting for the candidate who is willing to say that.
Political power — in San Francisco and Sacramento
Progressives celebrate in Chinatown as Newsom puts out meaningless platitudes that ignore the issue of massive wealth inequality.
The new supes, a public bank, police secrecy …
... and a pricey inauguration for a governor who has no apparent concept of the problem of economic inequality. That's The Agenda for Jan. 7-13.
The wolves of Wall Street, here in San Francisco
Why consumer financial protection is a civil rights issue -- and the city needs to take it seriously
Rust Belt SF? Are we doomed by progressive politics?
SPUR report says the left is going to ruin the city -- but there are other ways of looking at the next 50 years
OPINION: The cannabis industry should not disregard Chinatown’s voices
There are very good reasons to support a ban on cannabis outlets in this historic cultural, commercial, and residential district
Breed talks about bringing the city together — but shows sharp political edges
Inaugural program disses opponents, has little talk of working with the progressive majority on the board
Yimbyism and the cruel irony of metropolitan history
To reckon with the current housing crisis, we must inquire into our country’s metropolitan history.
First mayoral debate has no winners and too much agreement
None of the candidates made a case for why they are different than the others; that's a problem when the city is in a serious crisis and so many voters are undecided
The Agenda, Jan 2-9: The mayoral issues
The campaigns need to give us specific plans and proposals, starting today