I, for one, am grateful that Quentin Kopp’s wasted vote for the presidency doesn’t matter because California is securely in the hands of the Democrats.
Letter to the Editor: Kopp’s Satirical Voting Recommendations
Commentary: Richie Greenberg
It has been 10 years since the passage of the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act. How could voters not have been in favor of it back then? Well, we can now blame the deceptive ballot measure name in hindsight, as it has ultimately led to upheaval in California’s criminal justice system.
Commentary: Mark Dietrich
… I’m constantly approached by concerned, frustrated neighbors who ask, “Hey Mark, when are you going to run for D1 supervisor?” I tell them all the same thing: “I can do you one better – I’m supporting Marjan Philhour for supervisor, and so should you.”
Letter to the Editor: Be Wary of GrowSF and Other Groups’ Lofty Goals
On one side there is a wealthy technocrat who is foul-mouthed, makes death threats against our supervisors and brags about it, and on the other side there is a public interest journalist who walks away from a coffee shop with some campaign literature. The latter is regrettable, the former reprehensible.
Commentary: Nancy DeStefanis
A Call for Civility in 2024 SF Elections By Nancy H. DeStefanis For democracy to continue in the U.S., politics demands civil and reasonable discourse. In January, Garry Tan, billionaire tech supporter […]
Letter to the Editor: Need for Inclusive Representation in SF DCCC Candidate Coverage
Beyond the “SF Democrats for Change” and “Labor and Working Families” slates, there are independent candidates, including myself, who are also vying for positions within the DCCC. Specifically, there are two independent candidates in AD-17 and one in AD-19 – the district I am proud to be running in.
From the Editor: Respecting Each Other
The details are all over social media, including Pitta admitting she removed the sign. Even though she said she received permission from a store employee, the act was not acceptable, and Pitta said she regrets her action.
Letter to the Editor: SF’s Dems Fight for Party Control
The 24-seat committee which is tasked with running the city’s Democratic party is going to change, fingers crossed, for the better. If you are a registered Democrat, you can (and should) make your voice heard and vote to move your local party leadership forward.
Commentary: Jen Nossokoff
As you gather together with family and friends in celebration over the winter holidays, you may find that with the excitement and joy comes a backdrop of political polarization. This might look like being on outright opposite ends of the political spectrum, somewhere in between, or it can also look like apathy or indifference.
Commentary: Julie Pitta
In news that came as no surprise to anyone, last month Marjan Philhour announced her third run for District 1 supervisor. Knocking out an incumbent – even in a district gerrymandered to improve her prospects – won’t be easy. That said, Philhour will benefit greatly from the largesse of the wealthiest political players in San Francisco, most notably the City’s tech elite.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
As we prepare to pay our federal and state income taxes pursuant to two extensions granted this year by the always-benevolent Internal Revenue Service and Franchise Tax Board, I’m reminded of quips meriting reiteration, such as: “Sorry people feel the government owes them a living! The rest of us would gladly settle for a small tax refund.”
Commentary: Jen Nossokoff
One of the first questions that I was asked after I filed to run for district supervisor was: “Are you a progressive or a moderate?”
Letter to the Editor: Is Marjan Philhour the Best District 1 Candidate for Supervisor?
I posted photos of Marjan’s postcard’s front and back on X (Twitter) along with a few of my comments of concern, and wow, did I get an earful of criticism from some Marjan fans, demanding I not knock her and instead support her unequivocally, asserting she’s the best candidate to depose incumbent Connie Chan next year.
City Hall: Connie Chan
As your Supervisor, my priorities include supporting our small businesses, protecting our tenants and small property landlords, and advocating for resources and safety for working families. And as the Board’s Budget Committee chair, I am working to ensure the budget process is transparent and inclusive, and city departments are held accountable for public dollars spent and yield the quality services that San Franciscans deserve.
Commentary: Richie Greenberg
A just-released poll of San Francisco voters reveals Mayor London Breed has failed to learn from lessons of last year’s several elected officials’ recalls due to crime, diminished quality of life, lack of accountability and failing education for our children.
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