Wealthy Saikat Chakrabarti ready to ruffle feathers with progressive agenda

Wealthy Saikat Chakrabarti ready to ruffle feathers with progressive agenda

Saikat Chakrabarti is seen in June 2018 with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after her victory in New York’s Democratic congressional primary. Mark Lennihan/Associated Press file Saikat Chakrabarti, a progressive centimillionaire running to succeed U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, is not shy about flaming the Democratic Party and its congressional leaders, who he says… Continue reading

Warriors reportedly grew tired of Steve Kerr’s political activism

Warriors reportedly grew tired of Steve Kerr’s political activism

By Gabe Fernandez, Sports Reporter April 24, 2026 (SFGate.com) Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball play-in tournament game, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix.Rick Scuteri/AP Whenever Steve Kerr publicly expresses a political opinion, he opens himself up to criticism from… Continue reading

Nancy Pelosi attended a Connie Chan fundraiser — but is stopping short of an endorsement

Nancy Pelosi attended a Connie Chan fundraiser — but is stopping short of an endorsement

By Alexei Koseff, Staff Writer April 23, 2026 (SFChronicle.com) Gift Article Rep. Nancy Pelosi, center, chats with Supervisor Connie Chan, left, and then-Supervisor Aaron Peskin during the Legion of Honor’s 100th anniversary celebration in San Francisco on Nov. 9, 2024.Santiago Mejia/S.F. Chronicle WASHINGTON — With primary ballots due to arrive in a matter… Continue reading

Is Steyer against taxing billionaires?

Tom Steyer generally supports taxing billionaires and has frequently stated that he is “fine” with being taxed more himself to address inequality. However, in his current 2026 campaign for California Governor, he has expressed significant reservations about a specific proposal currently being debated in the state—a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires.  Tom Steyer |… Continue reading

Bernie Sanders group makes surprise endorsement in California gov. race

Bernie Sanders group makes surprise endorsement in California gov. race

California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is trying hard to get voters to look past his previous investments in coal and private prisons.David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images By Anabel Sosa, Lester Black April 23, 2026 (SFGate.com) Tom Steyer’s resume sounds like a progressive’s worst nightmare: a private equity billionaire who invested… Continue reading