She was a leading lesbian activist before disappearing into Northern California. A filmmaker wants to know why

RYAN KOST Oct. 30, 2022 (SFChronicle.com) Comments There was a rhythm to life on The Land, a sweet cadence in the place up Sherwood Road, just outside Willits in unincorporated Mendocino County. The days began at first light — a meal, perhaps, followed by the gathering of firewood. Early on,… Continue reading

‘A Brazil of Hope’ as Leftist Lula Defeats Far-Right Bolsonaro in Presidential Runoff

Supporters of Brazilian President-Elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrate while watching the vote count in the October 30, 2022 presidential runoff in São Paulo. (Photo: Caio Guatelli/AFP via Getty Images) The Workers’ Party candidate, who completed a remarkable political comeback less than three years removed from a prison cell,… Continue reading

National Labor Board Dings Starbucks for Actions During Castro Store Union Drive

Written by Kevin Truong Published Oct. 11, 2022 • 12:55pm (SFStandard.com) The Starbucks location in the Castro at 4094 18th St. sometimes called BearBucks voted to form a union on Tuesday August 16, 2022 becoming the first location in San Francisco to successfully do so. | Camille Cohen/The Standard The National Labor… Continue reading

These 16 charts show the money behind San Francisco propositions and candidate races

Leila Darwiche, Sriharsha Devulapalli Oct. 29, 2022 (SFChronicle.com) Comments San Francisco’s ballot measures and candidates for office have received over $13 million in funding this election cycle, according to a Chronicle analysis of data from the San Francisco Ethics Commission. Nearly 80% of that money went to the 14 local propositions… Continue reading

Sanders Urges Massive Midterm Voter Turnout to ‘Preserve American Democracy’

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) speaks to a crowd in Portland, Oregon on October 27, 2022. (Photo: Bernie Sanders/Twitter) “We are in a pivotal moment in American history where the crises that we face are unprecedented,” the democratic socialist told a crowd of thousands in Eugene, Oregon. BRETT WILKINS October… Continue reading

IN BRAZIL, DISINFORMATION CAMPAIGN PUTS DEMOCRACY AT RISK

IN BRAZIL, DISINFORMATION CAMPAIGN PUTS DEMOCRACY AT RISK

Voters with Brazilian flag during presidential election day on Oct. 2, 2022 in Águas Claras, Distrito Federal, Brazil. After a polarized campaign between Lula and Bolsonaro, the largest Latin American nation votes for president amid an economic crisis. Andressa Anholete/Getty Images POSTED IN BRAZIL ON FIRE As fake news skyrockets,… Continue reading