Connie Chan moving on to the general election — and Pelosi’s endorsement — is nothing to celebrate

Connie Chan moving on to the general election — and Pelosi’s endorsement — is nothing to celebrate

Opinion//Open Forum By Matt Smith June 3, 2026 (SFChronicle.com) Gift Article Congressional candidate Connie Chan and Rep. Nancy Pelosi attend a rally supporting Chan in San Francisco on Saturday. Pelosi has endorsed Chan to fill her seat representing San Francisco in the House.Benjamin Fanjoy/For the S.F. Chronicle During my 30 years as a… Continue reading

Saikat Chakrabarti being interviewed on Zeteo six months ago

Zeteo Nov 2, 2025 Mehdi Unfiltered How does one fight illegal National Guard deployments, the kidnapping of immigrants, and creeping fascism? Well, if you’re a mainstream Democrat, there seems to be only one strategy – sternly-worded letters and weak press conferences. At least, that’s how it seems to people like… Continue reading

How Nancy Pelosi’s 2024 decision could impact SF politics

How Nancy Pelosi’s 2024 decision could impact SF politics

If former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi seeks another term, it’s unlikely any formidable Democrat would dare to oppose her. Hypothetically, San Francisco Supervisor Rafael Mandelman is eyeing a jump to state politics. Hypothetically. Should the line of political dominoes fall just the right way in 2024, starting with… Continue reading