Daniel Lurie

Why Lurie Leads in SF Mayor’s Race

Posted October 28, 2024 by

Lurie Seized Political Opening With Strong Campaign According to last week’s San Francisco Chronicle poll, Daniel Lurie now leads the San Francisco mayor’s race. This did not happen out of nowhere. Evidence of his potential strength has long been available.<br> Read More »

When Will This Lawlessness Ever Stop?

Posted October 28, 2024 by

Ongoing Troubles at Walgreens As I walked into the Fillmore Walgreens at 1899 Fillmore Street, I was surprised to see the protective glass barriers with metal frames on the cashier counter like we usually see in banks. I know that<br> Read More »

San Francisco Moderates Offer Confusing Election Picks

Posted October 21, 2024 by

Should Voters Trust Moderate Voter Guides? Self-identified political moderates control the San Francisco Democratic Party. They also control the three most heavily funded independent expenditure committees: Grow SF, Neighbors for a Better San Francisco, and TogetherSF Action. Moderates have not<br> Read More »
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Will Election Get Oakland Back on Track?

Posted October 21, 2024 by

Two Recalls and a Supervisors Race In Generation Priced Out I assessed Oakland’s strategies for addressing two of its top challenges: gentrification and preserving the city’s ethnic and racial diversity. But Oakland is very different today. Oakland’s chief problem concerns<br> Read More »