Local socialists see the “fog of anti-communism” lifting
For 15 years, the San Francisco outpost of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) has...
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Is Nancy Pelosi challenger Shahid Buttar the next Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — or Don Quixote?
OFFICER: We’ve analyzed their attack, sir, and there is a danger. Should I have your ship...
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Tom Steyer in the Mission: Show us the money
You’ve just announced you are going to run for President of the United States. Where do you go on...
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Sex-crime prosecution emerges as major focus of SF District Attorney race
San Francisco District Attorney candidate Chesa Boudin took to the steps of City Hall Tuesday and...
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District Attorney candidates cross swords in SF’s Mission
San Francisco’s four district attorney candidates staked out their positions Wednesday night at...
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Kamala Harris’ actual record never seemed to matter before. Will it now?
The presidential candidate’s success and appeal have always been distinct from her...
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In a move that pushes history and the law, the SF Democratic Party names a Dreamer to its central committee
Campos taps Dreamer Sarah Souza for Democratic County Central Committee Outside of political...
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The weaker people think Norman Yee is, the stronger he becomes
“If people want to think I am stupid,” says the board president, “then fine. I will outmaneuver...
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Milk Club president, alleging ‘white supremacism,’ calls on opponents of her chosen candidates to quit — UPDATED
Challengers to Milk Club leadership’s handpicked candidates sweep elections (see end) If...
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Democracy in Action: Moderates will continue to steer California’s Democratic Party
Moderates prevail, winning 13 of 14 seats in the district Democracy was alive and well at the...
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Norman Yee is your board president — and the knives are resheathed
As a younger man, Norman Yee was deeply involved in early childhood education. That is, he worked...
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Election 2018: A surreal conclusion to a surreal race between Mar and Ho in the Sunset
It was a hazy afternoon what with the fires and all, but San Francisco’s political future had just...
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Election 2018: How Matt Haney surprised everyone. Even himself.
Prior to yesterday’s election, Matt Haney’s campaign told me they’d be thrilled if he captured 40...
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Election 2018: ‘Mayor Breed is substantially weaker today than she was yesterday’
The opposite of love is not hate. It is indifference. If San Francisco voters don’t love Mayor...
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Election 2018: Final tally from Election Night — Prop. C wins, Haney declares victory
Prop. C garners 60 percent; Mandelman wins; Haney holds commanding lead; Mar, Stefani, Walton win...
Read MoreKQED’s Political Breakdown Presents Ballots and Brews
Will California flip the House? What’s at stake with the propositions on this year’s ballot? Join Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos, hosts of KQED’s popular new weekly radio program and podcast Political Breakdown,...
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