By J.D. Morris, Staff Writer May 2, 2026 (SFChronicle.com) Gift Article Saikat Chakrabarti, who is running to replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi in Congress, poses for a photo between supporters in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood during the opening of his second campaign office.Lizzy Montana Myers/For the S.F. Chronicle San Francisco congressional candidate… Continue reading
Library of Congress Jul 29, 2010 SUMMARY This film shows the aftermath of the San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906, and the devastation resulting from the subsequent three-day fire. The 8.3 magnitude earthquake struck at 5:12am and was centered along the San Andreas Fault, which slices through coastal California…. Continue reading
Reminiscent of the Gingrich Revolution, a multi-bill package would attack higher costs, raise wages, and get big money out of politics. Its architect sees it as a battle plan for the midterms. by David Dayen April 29, 2026 (Prospect.org) On Wednesday, the Congressional Progressive Caucus introduced a wide-ranging agenda in advance… Continue reading
But why is the city still not expanding proven programs to end homelessness? By Tim Redmond April 30, 2026 (48hills.org) Three things emerged from a supes hearing this week on homelessness and supportive housing, called by Sup. Chyanne Chen: First: Proposition C, the 2018 increase in taxes on the biggest… Continue reading
May Day rallies across the world brought workers out in force on Friday to protest against rising energy prices caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran, with Turkish police arresting hundreds of people in Istanbul, according to a lawyers’ association. Here’s everything you need to know about the demonstrations taking… Continue reading
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a press conference held by President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC on April 6, 2026. (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images) “Republicans are out of excuses and should join Democrats and stop this war,” said one congressional… Continue reading
Demonstrators attend a May Day rally marking International Workers’ Day in New York, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images) “During the ‘No Kings’ demonstrations, we showed what we’re against. May Day is the day we’re making clear what we are fighting for,” said one organizer…. Continue reading
By Aidin Vaziri, Lucy Hodgman, Kate Talerico, Staff Writers May 1, 2026 (SFChronicle.com) Gift Article Protesters march at the May Day Sin Fronteras: International Workers’ Day March and Resource Fair at Fruitvale Plaza in Oakland, Calif. on Friday, May. 1, 2026.Adahlia Cole/For the S.F. Chronicle A May Day protest by airport service workers briefly shut down… Continue reading
(abc7news.com) On May 1, 2026, San Francisco hosts major May Day actions, including a 2 PM march from Civic Center Plaza, focusing on labor rights, immigration, and anti-austerity. Expect disruptions, specifically an early morning SFO terminal demonstration, and a broader “no work, no school” movement. Major actions in San Francisco… Continue reading
If you have a Republican representative, call and tell them you don’t want any more of your tax dollars going to ICE and Border Patrol. Demand they focus on healthcare and housing instead of giving more money to these lawless agencies. If you have Republican senators, call and demand the same. Then,… Continue reading
