Tag: Jobs
Foreign Correspondent: The turmoil in Belarus
Belarusian political activists face a difficult situation, caught between a ruthless dictator and a potential Western takeover of their country.
The rich aren’t leaving SF — they own it
Developers cry crocodile tears to win political points -- but in the end, planners may have to admit they bungled the future of Soma.
The most important political story of 2020 that nearly every campaign is ignoring
The very rich stole $50 trillion from the rest of us in the past 45 years. Why aren't we all outraged?
Screen Grabs: Meet in the middle
This week's must-stream films bring visions of faraway lands and all-too-close looks at our own.
Raising the wage for tipped workers
'Waging Change' by Berkeley filmmaker Abby Ginzberg tracks the fight for better service industry pay, from 9/11 to #MeToo.
The air is bad all over the city. It’s way worse in Bayview Hunters Point
Although unhealthy air quality canceled the car parade to City Hall to Mayor Breed’s office, a small but devoted group of 30 Bayview Hunters Point residents and protestors gathered...
Supes committee votes to slash police budget by $30 million
The Board of Supes Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved roughly $30 million in additional cuts to the police budget – less than some wanted, but still an unprecedented...
Epic Sacramento showdown over looming eviction tsunami
In an important State Capitol legislative shift, on Thursday Berkeley Assemblymember Nancy Skinner agreed to amend her controversial housing bill, AB1085.
She said she will delete the section of that...
Biden-Harris launches with inspired stories — but no talk of taxing the rich
I watched the dramatic first event with Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris this afternoon. It was inspiring, with powerful personal stories (including Harris’ friendship with Biden’s late son,...
The money—and endorsements—in District Five
One of the most interesting elements of the D5 supervisorial campaign is challenger Vallie Brown’s website. Check out the tab that says “endorsements.”
Most people running for office make a...
