Over 1 Million Americans Say Impeach and Remove Trump Ahead of ‘No Kings 3’ Rallies

People rally in Houston for a June 14, 2025 “No Kings” protest against US President Donald Trump and his policies.  (Photo by Brett Wilkins/Common Dreams) “Donald Trump poses a direct threat to our Constitution and to the rule of law,” said one of the impeachment campaign’s leaders. Brett Wilkins Mar… Continue reading

Top Democrats Face Rising Pressure to ‘Bring the Iran War Powers Resolution to the Floor Right Now’

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) address a press conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, on April 25, 2025.  (Photo by Emil Nicolai Helms/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP/Getty Images) Democrats may have enough votes to pass a war powers resolution before the two-week recess, but party leaders have still… Continue reading

‘Landmark’ deal or no big deal? Inside UC Berkeley’s $1 million antisemitism settlement

The settlement alters how UC Berkeley responds to discrimination complaints. What does it mean for free speech? And how much will Cal change course? by Felicia Mello March 26, 2026 (Berkeleyside.org) When a Jewish legal advocacy group announced last week that it had inked a $1 million settlement with UC Berkeley over allegations… Continue reading

Hidden from sight: 1/2 of local ICE arrests took place behind closed doors, new analysis shows

At least 539 arrests took place at closed-door immigration appointments by Kelly Waldron, Clara-Sophia Daly and Nicholas David March 25, 2026 (MissionLocal.org) Over 1,000 immigration arrests took place in and around San Francisco between Jan. 20 and Oct. 15, 2025, data shows. And at least half of those took place behind closed doors at routine immigration… Continue reading

We asked every S.F. politician about the ‘Overpaid CEO’ tax. Here are their answers.

San Francisco’s elected officials and significant candidates are put on the spot — and on the record by Joe Eskenazi and Iryna Humenyuk March 25, 2026 (MissionLocal.org) ‘The protectors of our industries,’ Puck Magazine, 1883 This June, San Francisco voters will have an opportunity to, rather literally, tax the rich. The problem is, just… Continue reading

In Chinatown, Rival Clubs Join Forces to Press Congressional Candidates

by Zhe Wu March 19, 2026 (sfpublicpress.org) As they compete for the seat Nancy Pelosi is vacating, congressional candidates in San Francisco are taking divergent approaches to immigration and how to connect with Chinese American voters, who comprise a sizable and politically active share of the district.  At a Saturday forum… Continue reading

SFPD May Have Violated Sanctuary Laws By Helping ICE at SFO, Bystander Files Lawsuit

SFPD May Have Violated Sanctuary Laws By Helping ICE at SFO, Bystander Files Lawsuit

24 March 2026/SF News/Leanne Maxwell A witness at SFO Sunday filed a complaint that SFPD officers violated sanctuary laws by shielding ICE agents in plainclothes from bystanders who were asking them to identify themselves, as the ICE agents attempted to restrain a woman being deported with her young daughter. Witness… Continue reading