By Ann Rostow– What Now? If we are to survive the crisis brought on by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we must win both the presidency and the Senate.…
By Andrea Shorter– An October surprise is defined as a news event deliberately created or timed, or sometimes occurring spontaneously, to influence the outcome of an election, particularly for the…
By John Lewis– I’ve been a “political junkie” since I was 10 years old and followed every presidential election closely ever since. Naturally, I was very excited when I could…
By Rebecca Rolfe– As we work together to find a new, safe normal and brace for the election, we are keeping our eyes firmly on the prize: making sure San…
Small businesses are a fundamental part of San Francisco’s heart and soul, and have been one of the hardest-hit groups during the pandemic. The Center’s small business services have supported…
By Maceo Persson– Nineteen years ago, attending high school in Orange County, I was horrified by the overwhelming majority of “Yes on 22” signs in my community promoting a ban…
By Philip Ruth– “The New Normal” is a term we hear a lot these days, but the public health situation around which it attempts to place structure is unfolding in…
By Assemblymember Phil Ting– Waking up to a dark, hazy orange sky on September 9 was a simultaneously eerie and alarming experience. It felt like a scene from a futuristic…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– It seems that every day there is a report of a fatal hit and run or reckless speeding that has resulted in serious…
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