Good afternoon!
Happy Labor Day: It’s good that at least we still have unions, because, as Joe Eskenazi writes, there’s not much of a Democratic Party left in San Francisco right now. Read how the billionaire-backed coalition that took over the party fell apart.
A federal judge signaled she may release six asylum-seekers who were arrested here in immigration court and transferred to a far-away detention center. Margaret Kadifa explains what’s at stake.
So what’s your supervisor been up to this summer? Bilal Mahmood got married, Shamann Walton’s been doing standup comedy, the aides are delighted there are no crises to handle….and Xueer Lu tells you the rest.
Around the neighborhoods, Jordan Montero‘s got a guide to the new crop of lesbian bars and parties, and the Mission Dyke Map.
More soon,
Sara
P.S. Tomorrow night at Manny’s, Joe Eskenazi talks with Dr. Daniel Ciccarone and Dr. Nicky Mehtani about harm reduction and its demonizationโthe first in a four-part series on understanding addiction and recovery. Get your tickets here!
Latest News
S.F. Democratic Party: We believe in nothing
“Moderate cannibalism.”
In break from past practice, judge signals she may free 6 asylum-seekers from ICE
The federal court could order them released as soon as next week.
What has your S.F. supervisor been up to this summer?ย
“Vacation wouldn’t be the word I would use.”
Around the Neighborhoods
Where are the girls and the gays? Suddenly, S.F. is full of lesbian bars.
“A precious piece of community that came too close to being snuffed out.”
SNAP
Shrouds
By Aife Murray
Events
Today: Osees at the Chapel, September 1, 8-10PM