New York Times Archives

News + Politics

Shamann Walton’s path—and his message

Tim Redmond - June 7, 2023

An autobiography tells of a childhood of drugs, violence, and incarceration—and the change that led to a successful political career.

Business + Tech

The ugly side of Silicon Valley

Tim Redmond - May 1, 2023

A new book puts the history of Stanford, Palo Alto, and the tech industry in a very critical, and very relevant, perspective.

Opinion

This time, it’s Nashville. I have lived with this horror my entire life.

JJ Lansing - April 5, 2023

I am of the lockdown, hide, run-for-your-life school-shooting generation. Since politicians can't seem to act, I fear for the next generation.

News + Politics

Michael Shellenberger, who says progressives ruin cities, has alarming transphobic tweets

Tim Redmond - April 3, 2023

Why would anyone take this person's political opinions seriously any more?

Music

Under the Stars: Outside Lands shows local love in 15th anniversary announcement

John-Paul Shiver - March 15, 2023

No Vacation, Fake Fruit, and Orion Sun join fest's lineup. Plus: upcoming live gigs!

Music Review

Garage punk power trio free jazz? It was the moment for James Brandon Lewis

John-Paul Shiver - February 28, 2023

At SFJAZZ for Noise Pop, the Sonny Rollins-anointed saxophonist burned the house down.

LGBTQ

The New York Times has done serious damage with its coverage of trans people

Tim Redmond - February 19, 2023

There's no such thing as 'objectivity' when it comes to basic human rights.

Music

Under the Stars: Lakecia Benjamin pulls jazz saxophone weight, Yaeji readies the ‘Hammer’

John-Paul Shiver - January 30, 2023

Plus: Lineup of SFJAZZ-Noise Pop concerts features Nate Mercereau's cosmic duets with the Golden Gate Bridge.

Lit

From whence comes wonder? Dacher Keltner and Michael Pollan opine on ‘Awe’

Lou Fancher - January 29, 2023

Keltner's new book examines the often-surprising sources of self-dissolving moments.

Lit

11+ books that stuck with us in 2022 (and a good part come from the East Bay)

Lou Fancher - January 2, 2023

Leila Mottley, Hua Hsu, Ibram X. Kendi, Ericka Huggins, even an appearance by Barack Obama on this year's list

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