Workers Archives - Page 15 of 103

Drug policy

Dorsey attack on wellness center signals larger issues in SF’s new War on Drugs

Tim Redmond - August 8, 2023

The mayor, the DA, and the Tech Right want to revive a failed policy—and maybe go after local judges.

News + Politics

Why I went to DC to protest Biden’s foolish and cruel policy on Cuba

Mark Ginsburg - July 3, 2023

The ongoing economic blockade, a relic of Trump, makes no geopolitical or human sense.

Books

JM Balbuena’s guide for weed entrepreneurs of color, now available en español

Caitlin Donohue - July 3, 2023

'Canna-Emprende' steps into the vacuum left by racially-biased prohibition and social stigma—in and out of the US.

Housing

Housing panel calls for $85 million in spending, setting up budget conflict with mayor

Tim Redmond - April 13, 2023

It's a great time to buy land for social housing. There's dedicated money for it. But Breed has refused to spend it.

Dance

D.I.R.T. Festival channels disastrous Supreme Court decisions into dance

Caitlin Donohue - April 11, 2023

Organizers say message art still matters as a gathering point for those who struggle.

Environment

The tragic toxic legacy of the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard

Tom Molanphy - March 1, 2023

Aided by a USC fellowship, reporter Tom Molanphy and 48hills dug into the overwhelming history of data concerning the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, which...

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Charlie Gray

Charles Lewis III - February 20, 2023

The actor-singer-musician-clown-fashion-icon brings delight to local stages and fights for LGBTQ+ rights

News + Politics

How independent are Breed’s commissioners? Apparently not very.

Tim Redmond - September 25, 2022

Plus: The Planning Department is talking about 'equity;' what does that mean? That's The Agenda for Sept. 25-Oct. 2

Labor

Why Trader Joe’s workers are joining the fight to unionize

Sonali Kolhatkar - July 25, 2022

As the giant cuts back benefits after COVID, workers are exposing the big lie that corporations care for 'crew' over profits

Business + Tech

The Uber files just confirm what local critics have been saying for years

Tim Redmond - July 20, 2022

SF let this rogue company get started and prosper; now the city needs to take responsibility for violence against drivers.

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