San Francisco Politics

Friday Fights: Popcorn Politics

Christopher Caen | Posted 05.18.2012

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Christopher Caen

As we roll towards this November, we'll have the appearance of "popcorn politics." These are the great shows and stands that our politicians will take over the summer, all angling to find that one blockbuster that will propel them back into office.

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Landmark Law Shifts SFPD Authority From FBI To SF Citizens

Sarah Medina | Posted 05.10.2012

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A new measure signed into law on Wednesday requires community input about the San Francisco Police Department's participation with the FBI on a joint ...

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Robin Wilkey

Guess Who's Coming To Town?

HuffingtonPost.com | Robin Wilkey | Posted 02.14.2012

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The smear campaigns. The satirical candidates. The protests. It's officially 2012, and election season is in full swing. On Thursday evening, Bara...

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Robin Wilkey

BURN! Rose Pak Publicly Roasts Supervisors During Unbelievable Chinese New Year Parade Stunt

HuffingtonPost.com | Robin Wilkey | Posted 02.12.2012

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Eric Mar stood speechless and wide-eyed. John Avalos laughed nervously. George Gascon loosened his collar. And all the while, the crowd went wild. ...

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WATCH: Anna Conda For President!

Robin Wilkey | Posted 01.13.2012

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On January 24, the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club -- an LGBT politically active group better known as the Milk Club -- is expected to elect drag que...

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#OccupyRoom200

Morgan Fitzgibbons | Posted 01.07.2012

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Morgan Fitzgibbons

If affecting local political elections is a next step for the Occupy movement, we may very well have a bellwether event here in San Francisco tomorrow.

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Inspiration -- Old & New

Juanita MORE! | Posted 01.04.2012

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Juanita MORE!

Inspiration can be found amongst those whom we encounter in our own lives. Bevan Dufty is one such individual, someone who I have been fortunate to call a friend and inspiration for many years.

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Necessary Conversation: It's Not Easy Being Green

Necessary Conversation | Posted 01.04.2012

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Necessary Conversation: 2011 Proposition Voter Guide

Necessary Conversation | Posted 12.28.2011

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'WHY ED WHY?' Occupy San Francisco Slams Ed Lee

Robin Wilkey | Posted 12.20.2011

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On Tuesday, Occupy San Francisco demonstrators gathered outside of City Hall before a Board of Supervisors meeting to protest Mayor Ed Lee's refusal t...

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San Francisco Mayor's Race 2011, AKA Jonestown 2011

Nato Green | Posted 12.20.2011

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Nato Green

It's hard to get too indignant about Obama when in SF, we can't elect a progressive mayor blindfolded with our hands tied behind our backs by a feminist dominatrix earning a living wage in a solar-powered basement dungeon.

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Bridging The Gap Between The City And Its Schools

Joanna Rees | Posted 12.04.2011

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Joanna Rees

If San Francisco's economic future depends on a well-trained workforce, we must address the growing trend of families leaving our community in search of better schools.

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Necessary Conversation: Teaching Ed Lee To Swear

Necessary Conversation | Posted 11.23.2011

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Necessary Conversation: Throwing Shade

Necessary Conversation | Posted 10.26.2011

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Aaron Sankin

'If You Boo For That, You're Going To Hell': A Mayoral Debate Recap

HuffingtonPost.com | Aaron Sankin | Posted 10.12.2011

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While the tone of Thursday evening's mayoral debate hosted by the San Francisco Young Democrats at the African American Art & Culture Complex was cons...

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Episode 39: The British Are Coming

Necessary Conversation | Posted 09.14.2011

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A Progressive Decade in the Balance

Chris Daly | Posted 09.11.2011

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Chris Daly

The struggle for the soul of San Francisco hit a crescendo in the Mission District with renters, artists, and non-profits pushing back against the forces of displacement. Over the next decade, the City would witness a renaissance of progressive reforms.

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Ed Lee: How to Be a (Nearly) Perfect Politician Without Really Trying

Pamela Tom | Posted 08.10.2011

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Pamela Tom

In this age of mistrust, Ed Lee, the mayor of San Francisco exemplifies what all of us should demand from our elected officials. Only he does it without us even asking.

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Ending Piggybank Politics: Checkbook Balancing in San Francisco

Michael Moritz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michael Moritz

There is no more potent engine for reform than the passion of voters who feel betrayed by the politicians they hoped would do the right thing. Nowhere is this more evident than in San Francisco.

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