by Randy Shaw on July 6, 2026 (BeyondChron.org) New Mid-Market housing above vacant retail Progress Made But More Help Needed San Francisco’s Storefront Opportunity Grant program has made grants of $50,000-100,000 to 39 businesses which have opened or will do so by 2027. Restaurant and small business permits are being expedited. Entertainment zones facilitate outdoor… Continue reading
Troy Jackson speaks during a May Day rally organized by local unions on May 1, 2026 outside City Hall in Portland, Maine. (Photo by Graeme Sloan/Getty Images) “If Graham’s stepping away, I am very, very interested and think I’m the best person to replace him,” said Jackson, the former Maine… Continue reading
United States’ Folarin Balogun fouls Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic resulting in a red card during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Jeff Chiu / AP) By RONALD BLUM Updated July 7, 2026 Leer en español SEATTLE… Continue reading
Branding political opponents on the left as communists is a century-old American tradition. From the Red Scare of the 1920s to the McCarthy era of the 1950s, labeling someone a “commie,” Marxist or “pinko” is a tried-and-true method of stirring nationalistic passions. When 68 people were arrested at San Francisco… Continue reading
Sport Belgium have been granted the right to appeal FIFA’s decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension, The Athletic reported on Monday, which reportedly took place after an intervention from US President Donald Trump. Issued on: 06/07/2026 – Modified: 06/07/2026 By: FRANCE 24 Video by: Selina SYKES Belgium have been granted the… Continue reading
While establishment Democrats argue socialists are confined to the coasts, DSA chapters have helped elevate more than 300 candidates nationwide. Akela Lacy, Jonah Valdez July 6 2026 (TheIntercept.com) The New York City Democratic Socialists of America hold a Tax the Rich rally in Manhattan on Nov. 16, 2025. Photo: Neil Constantine/NurPhoto via… Continue reading
The Blind Spot: How Oligarchs Dominate Our Democracy Jeffrey A. Winters The wealthy and powerful few have dominated the masses throughout most of human history. This is starkly visible now more than ever—today, the gulf between oligarchs and the average citizen is larger than any gap that existed during European… Continue reading
In the mythology of history, 1776 belongs to Philadelphia: declarations, rebellion and the birth of the United States. Yet on the far edge of a continent the revolutionaries hadn’t fully imagined, another founding was quietly unfolding that same year. While Thomas Jefferson drafted ideals of liberty and self-government in the… Continue reading
A young visitor shields themself from the sun at the Great American State Fair during Fourth of July celebrations on the National Mall on July 4, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images) “How we confront the climate crisis will determine a lot about the next 250 years… Continue reading
