Union for Uber and Lyft drivers gets official recognition

Union for Uber and Lyft drivers gets official recognition

It’s official: Uber and Lyft drivers have formed a union.  Now comes what might be the harder part: negotiating a first contract with the San Francisco-based ride-hailing companies. On Wednesday, the state Public Employment Relations Board certified the California Gig Workers Union — which is backed by the powerful Service… Continue reading →

S.F. teacher housing at 18th and Mission is on ice, emails show

City asked developers to either sell, transfer or wait out and activate the property by Oscar Palma September 10, 2026 (MissionLocal.org) For nearly 20 years, the corner building at 18th and Mission has sat empty — and derelict. Not much remains of the structure, which was modernized in the 1930s with… Continue reading →

Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To See

Jimmy Kimmel Live and James Talarico Sep 10, 2026 Jimmy’s interview with Democratic Senate candidate from Texas James Talarico was not televised because of threats from the FCC so we’re hosting their discussion here on YouTube. James talks about Republicans being scared of him winning, Jesus being co-opted by MAGA, the… Continue reading →

‘NAZA’ documentary exposes Israel’s AI killing machine in Gaza

Al Jazeera English Sep 10, 2026 A chilling new documentary about Israel’s AI-powered mass killing of civilians in Gaza received a 25-minute ovation at its premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The film was directed by two Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers. The audience clapped continuously for Yuval Ibrahim and Rachel Szor… Continue reading →

Endorsement: Prop B is the first step to create an S.F. public bank. It’s set up to fail

Endorsement: Prop B is the first step to create an S.F. public bank. It’s set up to fail

By Chronicle Editorial Board,Opinion StaffSep 10, 2026 Gift Article (SFChronicle.com) The editorial board recommends voting no on San Francisco’s Proposition B, which would enable the first step in creating a city-run public bank.S.F. Chronicle illustration from Getty Images elements San Francisco isn’t exactly a city known for the transparency or efficacy of… Continue reading →

Election Defense Scenarios

(freedomtrainers.net) Freedom Trainers Election Defense Scenarios is a field guide for protecting democracy. This resource walks readers through eighteen detailed scenarios — from voter roll purges and redistricting attacks to armed intimidation at polling places and post-election certification battles — giving organizers, poll workers, community leaders, and everyday citizens the knowledge… Continue reading →