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Mayor Breed, running for re-election next year, has proposed two tough-on-crime ballot initiatives that critics say would bring back the war on drugs and harm Black San Franciscans. Mission Local talked with eight Black SF leaders—some of whom say they’re ready to support Breed’s hard-line approach.

Our award-winning reporter Annika Hom will be talking about housing tomorrow night at KQED’s Town Hall with Assemblymember Matt Haney and SPUR’s Sujata Srivasta. Bring your questions!

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