Morford: John McCain is no one's hero anymore
McCain's legacy, such as it was, is no more. His heroism appears to have been completely leeched out of him, leaving a hollow shell full of political kowtowing, baffling cowardice and meek...
View ArticleNeeded in California — unbiased water rights enforcement
A July 24 Chronicle editorial begins: “Water disputes are a fact of life in California, and the recent drought has only increased the stakes in their outcomes.” Because the same government agency acts...
View ArticleQuotes of the week
“We’re getting nothing done, my friends. We’re getting nothing done.” Arizona GOP Sen. John McCain, bemoaning Senate gridlock as the health care debate reopens “I mostly argue with myself.’’ Former...
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Man screaming death threats terrorizes BART train Yoenis Céspedes wants to finish career in Oakland Owner files to replace Stonestown Macy’s with restaurants, theater 5 reasons why health care bill...
View ArticleMorford: Sorry, but McCain is still no hero to the Left
Let’s set it straight, again: McCain hasn’t stepped up in any real way since Trump took office, hasn’t invoked his “maverick” powers in any helpful way in decades, if ever. While his “no” vote was...
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Homeless mom panhandles on Market St. with newborn baby SF Civic Center focus of urgent, coordinated cleanup effort An ode to the Embarcadero Freeway, the blight by the bay New robot grows like vine...
View ArticlePost-Millennials! Please go drink and smoke and have sex in the woods
You see, post-Millennials, there is real danger afoot. There is depression, isolation and misery and the cause, apparently, is right there in your hand.
View ArticleWhy noncitizens should be given the right to vote
Californians should go on offense — by embracing Trump’s ugly lie and transforming it into a beautiful civic truth. Let’s make our state more democratic — by guaranteeing California’s noncitizens the...
View ArticleMorford: LA Olympics 2028 - Unbearably hot, partially underwater
Will there even be a Los Angeles? A functional California? Of course there will. But will we have enough water? How will everyone get around? Will next-gen Olympic athletes be constructed solely of...
View ArticleWhen $15 an hour backfires
Progressives generally support better labor protections, including policies meant to provide higher wages, more predictable working hours, increased bargaining power and greater access to paid family...
View Article‘Song of the River’ by William Randolph Hearst
[...] the water runs down to the spring, [...] the river flows to the sea, [...] the water again Goes back in rain [...] I wonder if life’s deep mystery To the places it used to know. [...] flows in a...
View ArticleOakland family lived in their car until donations helped them get a place of...
Do you remember Iesha and her family. They were all living out of their small car in Oakland. They'd never been homeless before. But they ran into some bad luck and medical issues. I rarely post...
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These articles and photo collections on SFGate.com and the premium SFChronicle.com got the most visits in the week ending Thursday at 10 a.m. SFChronicle.com 1. Rich SF residents get a shock: Someone...
View ArticleMorford: 10 ways of looking at the eclipse
How do you wish to perceive and experience our fine, Trump-ruined nation's most amazing, rare and unique planetary alignment event? You have a few choices.
View ArticleSomerville: Rallies should absolutely be allowed here
I grew up in Berkeley in the 60's when this picture was taken during all the Free Speech/Anti-War demonstrations at Cal.I saw the National Guard called in.I saw how demonstrators fought for their Free...
View ArticleMorford: Hi, inbred Nazi trolls in San Francisco!
But maybe I'm wrong? Maybe you're really here for the rainbow flags and the avocado toast and (shhh don't tell) to see just how much attention you can get on Grindr? Maybe you're dazzled by the...
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These articles and photo collections on SFGate.com and the premium SFChronicle.com got the most visits in the week ended Thursday at 10 a.m. SFChronicle.com 1. Work permits for H-1B spouses could...
View ArticleKTVU anchor: 'I experienced hate firsthand' at Berkeley rally
KTVU anchor Frank Somerville was at Sunday's protest in Berkeley and said he witnessed hate firsthand.
View ArticleSomerville: Cancelling Berkeley's Free Speech Week sends the wrong message to...
KTVU anchor Frank Somerville says that cancelling Berkeley's Free Speech Week would only send the wrong message to Black Bloc protesters.
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