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News + Politics

We all want local government to work—but for whom?

Tim Redmond - November 5, 2023

The Chron seems to think the plutocrats are the ones who ought to be in charge. That's never ended well.

News + Politics

What all this talk about giving the mayor more power really means

Tim Redmond - November 3, 2023

It's all about giving Big Money more ability to control San Francisco. That has always been a disaster.

Labor

Plan to put police funding in City Charter creates huge public safety risks

Tim Redmond - November 1, 2023

Labor activists say Dorsey measure would threaten a wide range of public-safety programs; it also won't work.

The Agenda

A (too) modest housing bond, the impacts of APEC security measures …

Tim Redmond - October 22, 2023

... and what's headed for the March ballot? That's The Agenda for Oct. 22-29

Homelessness

Billionaires file legal brief attacking the unhoused in SF

Tim Redmond - October 8, 2023

While city fails to train staff on sweeps, the people who created this crisis are asking the Supreme Court to blame the victims.

Campaign Trail

Twitter trolls attack Preston for the most common sense approach on crime

Tim Redmond - September 22, 2023

The Big Money assault on progressive politics is gearing up for 2024.

Lit

Corporate propaganda has cost 90 percent of US residents $47 trillion. Here’s why

Tim Redmond - September 15, 2023

Eminent science historian Naomi Oreskes talks about business, government, and her groundbreaking new book, 'The Big Myth.'

Lit

‘Weed’ sparks up candid cannabis education for young people—and the rest of us

Marke B. - September 10, 2023

Caitlin Donohue's latest book for teens takes a big picture view of cannabis policy and culture in the Americas

Education

School Board to discuss possible school closures at critical budget meeting

Tim Redmond - August 27, 2023

Some board members say state is forcing the issue, alternatives exist, and closures should be 'the last option.' That's The Agenda for Aug. 28-Sept 3.

Business + Tech

What the city can still do to control the rogue robotaxis

Tim Redmond - August 14, 2023

This is by no means over—but SF needs to get out in front of this kind of tech before it becomes such a huge problem

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