Saikat Chakrabarti went after Democrats as AOC’s chief of staff. Now, he wants another round.

The centimillionaire congressional candidate hopes to bring his no-holds-barred approach to national politics — again by Io Yeh Gilman May 5, 2026 (MissionLocal.org) On the homepage of congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti’s campaign website there is no criticism of Republicans or President Donald Trump. Instead, his choice words are for the Democrats: “I’m running… Continue reading

Willie Brown endorses Tom Steyer for California governor

Willie Brown endorses Tom Steyer for California governor

The former San Francisco mayor’s support gives Steyer a marquee Bay Area endorsement weeks before the June primary By Aidin Vaziri,Staff WriterUpdated May 5, 2026 (SFChronicle.com) Gift Article California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer speaks after a debate on April 22 in San Francisco. Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown has endorsed Steyer.Godofredo… Continue reading

Becerra Takes Attacks From All Sides, Porter Defends Against Criticism at Latest Gubernatorial Candidate Debate

6 May 2026/SF Politics/Jay Barmann (SFist.com) Former Congresswoman Katie Porter tried to stand apart and make her case at Tuesday night’s governor’s race primary debate hosted by CNN, while all the candidates appeared to gang up on Xavier Becerra. Becerra became the prime target for attacks from all sides Tuesday… Continue reading

Book: “Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower’s Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID”

Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower’s Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID Nicholas Enrich A civil servant discovers his breaking point when the Trump administration’s cruelty and indifference threaten to violate the oath he swore to uphold. Nicholas Enrich had finally achieved his lifelong dream: becoming USAID’s lead… Continue reading