Stories about Rent
Tenants block Oakland landlord from sending speculators to inspect apartments
Loud rally keeps investors from entering units during the COVID crisis.
Screen Grabs: In the grip of hard truths—both political and personal
The Truth, Disclosure, Mr. Jones, and a slew of documentaries tackle everything from Soviet famine to Las Vegas shooting
Harry Britt, LGBT progressive pioneer, dies at 82
Brilliant, humble ground-breaking leader was an heir to Harvey Milk's political legacy
Homeless sweeps come back to the Tenderloin
Lawsuit settlement lets police remove people and confiscate tents -- when there is still nowhere for most people to go.
Insurance companies deny 100s of COVID claims; venues sue
Ivy Room heads lawsuit against First Mercury after hearing coronavirus business disruption isn't covered.
SF bars push to reopen in July, alongside restaurants
Owners launch petition, claim drinking is as safe as dining with proper precautions.
Supes reject Police Commission nominee, approve tenant protections
10-1 votes demand stronger reform advocates to oversee the cops and ban evictions for non-payment of rent during the crisis.
Breed’s choices on cops and homeless face challenges
The Agenda: Supes to question Police Commission appointments, COVID housing policies. Plus: a move to let undocumented people serve on commissions and allow young people to vote.
People protested peacefully — and things got worse
Why is Black outrage treated so differently in the news media? (And the worst looting is the corporate bailouts.)
The Stud closes its location—to save itself for the future
No, we're not dead. We've made the choice to become nimble and mobile in an uncertain moment that could last years.