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A public bank is feasible—and wouldn’t take that much money to start, report shows

Tim Redmond - February 13, 2023

With just $20 million in capitalization, the city could get into the business of funding affordable housing, a green transition, and small-business development.

Labor

Occupy San Francisco was a game-changer

Tim Paulson - September 19, 2021

Ten years later, remembering the movement that gave us "We are the 99 percent" and put economic inequality on the national agenda.

Labor

‘Don’t be a Giant idiot’—workers demand better COVID safety at ballpark

Marc Norton - August 30, 2021

Growing number of positive tests set off alarm among the people who serve food and beverages at Oracle Park.

News + Politics

Some warned 20 years ago that the US was creating a disaster in Afghanistan

Tim Redmond - August 15, 2021

Plus: SF just lost two notable activists, James Hormel and Alvin Duskin. That's The Agenda for August 15-22

News + Politics

Home health-care workers rally for more federal spending

Garrett Leahy - July 14, 2021

An aging population will require far more workers in a field that is underpaid and often overlooked.

Music

Under the Stars: New releases—plus Herbie Hancock’s last concert twirl (?)

John-Paul Shiver - June 25, 2021

Find out how to see the legend live, and revel in new tracks from Kiefer, SanJo's Voluntary Hazing, more

Labor

AAA agents vote to form union

Garrett Leahy - June 11, 2021

NLRB vote shows a clear victory for workers in the financial sector.

Music

Want to save struggling live venues? Help pay their bills directly

Marke B. - May 18, 2021

New Independent Venue Preservation Initiative hits on a brilliant idea: rapid financial relief from the community

News + Politics

Can immigration reform be part of Biden’s infrastructure plan?

Garrett Leahy - May 8, 2021

Advocates call on Pelosi to push the measure -- but that will be a tough battle in this Congress.

Labor

Gig workers aren’t getting the healthcare they were promised

Garrett Leahy - April 29, 2021

Survey shows that most rideshare and delivery drivers are unable to access the benefits under Prop. 22

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A public bank is feasible—and wouldn’t take that much money to start, report shows

Occupy San Francisco was a game-changer

‘Don’t be a Giant idiot’—workers demand better COVID safety at ballpark

Some warned 20 years ago that the US was creating a disaster in Afghanistan

Home health-care workers rally for more federal spending

Under the Stars: New releases—plus Herbie Hancock’s last concert twirl (?)

AAA agents vote to form union

Want to save struggling live venues? Help pay their bills directly

Can immigration reform be part of Biden’s infrastructure plan?

Gig workers aren’t getting the healthcare they were promised

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