‘This Should Be Illegal’: Senate GOP Uses AI Deepfake to Attack Talarico

An attack ad posted by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) on March 11, 2026 uses a deepfake depiction of James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate in Texas.  (Screenshot from a video posted by the National Republican Senatorial Committee/X) “Political deepfakes are a profound threat to our… Continue reading

How could Oakland raise billions in revenue? New report suggests removing freeways

The highway impact report found Oakland forgoes $23.9 billion in development and $181 million a year in property taxes thanks to urban land swallowed up by freeways. by Jose Fermoso March 12, 2026 (Oaklandside.org) Oakland is crisscrossed by freeways, the multi-lane arteries that massively expanded in the 1950s and reshaped city… Continue reading

California Democrats unveil new effort to nudge governor candidates out of the race

California Democrats unveil new effort to nudge governor candidates out of the race

By Joe Garofoli, Political Columnist March 10, 2026 (SFChronicle.com) Gift Article California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks speaks earlier this year during a press conference at the state convention at Moscone Center in San Francisco.Lea Suzuki/S.F. Chronicle California Democratic Party leaders are so worried about the rising chance that Democrats will… Continue reading