Stories about Economic Inequality
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
More housing. Higher prices. That’s what a new city report shows
The agenda: Mayor Ed Lee's legacy is reflected in part in a Planning Department report that shows the city is building lots of market-rate housing -- and prices are not coming down
The next mayor has to promise real, dramatic change
While we give Mayor Lee credit for a life of public service, the voters are profoundly unhappy with the direction of city government. The June election will be about who is NOT the next Ed Lee
A letter from the Gavster
Newsom is running to the left, his fundraising email shows -- but there's nothing about economic justice