Journalism Archives

Crime

The data supports Chesa Boudin’s record: Why doesn’t the media tell us that?

Tim Redmond - August 22, 2021

Boudin is charging cases at the same rate as other local DAs. He has increased prosecutions of sexual assault cases. But the "balanced" Chron misses the point.

Culture

5 can’t-miss events help kick off Laborfest 2021

Marke B. - June 28, 2021

The 28th annual program is bursting with poignant events in an age of rising fascism, inequality, and discrimination.

Transportation

The view from behind the wheel: How Muni drivers have handled COVID

Victor Tence - June 4, 2021

A labor shortage, passengers who refuse to wear masks ... the people who carry essential workers to work have been on the front lines.

News + Politics

48hills wins 3 journalism awards

Tim Redmond - May 26, 2021

CNPA, CTA honor us for General Excellence and reporting on Prop. 13 reform.

News + Politics

Opinion: Public bathrooms are vital public infrastructure

Dennis J. Bernstein - May 12, 2021

If you are older and need to go, the Bay Area is not always a pleasant place.

Education

The future of City College is on the line — and it’s going to be up to us

Tim Redmond - May 3, 2021

For now, local funding is the only way to prevent the devastation of one of SF's most important institutions.

Housing

Supes challenge planners over construction on toxic sites

Tim Redmond - May 2, 2021

Resolution points to Planning Department's record of allowing new luxury housing despite hazards. Plus: Why City College matters. That's The Agenda for May 3-9

Housing

Facebook’s housing echo chamber

Zelda Bronstein - April 22, 2021

Zuckerberg money funds news outlets that repeat Zuckerberg group's supply-side position on the housing crisis.

Foreign Correspondent

Reese Erlich, foreign correspondent and radical reporter, is dead at 73

Tim Redmond - April 12, 2021

After a life of progressive politics, ground-breaking journalism, and social activism, a legendary writer loses battle with cancer.

Business + Tech

Can Big Tech really be regulated?

Amy Howerska - March 15, 2021

Hate speech and misinformation has multiplied and been weaponized -- but that may be changing.

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