Randy Shaw
@beyondchron.bsky.social
Founder and Director of San Francisco’sTenderloin Housing Clinic. Founder of the Tenderloin museum. Author: The Activist Handbook, Beyond the Fields and Generation Priced Out (all from UC Press) and The Tenderloin. Editor: BeyondChron.org
Why aren't funders supporting opponents of data centers? beyondchron.org/funders-dont... @sierraclub.org #ClimateWeek
Funders Don't Need Opinions on Data Centers—They Need to Fund Opponents - Beyond Chron
Funders should support opponents
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September 14, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Why aren't funders supporting opponents of data centers? beyondchron.org/funders-dont... @sierraclub.org #ClimateWeek
YIMBY's core value is creating housing for all income levels. So why is SF YIMBY opposing new funding for affordable housing? beyondchron.org/why-pro-hous... @dsasf.org @deanpreston.bsky.social @housinghumanright.bsky.social @indivisiblesf.bsky.social
Why Are SF YIMBY’s Opposing Prop I? - Beyond Chron
YIMBYs wrong to oppose Prop I
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September 14, 2026 at 3:22 PM
YIMBY's core value is creating housing for all income levels. So why is SF YIMBY opposing new funding for affordable housing? beyondchron.org/why-pro-hous... @dsasf.org @deanpreston.bsky.social @housinghumanright.bsky.social @indivisiblesf.bsky.social
Why @nithyaforthecity.bsky.social appears headed for victory, beyondchron.org/momentum-bui... @abundanthousingla.bsky.social @unitehere11.bsky.social @dsa.la
Nithya Raman Builds Momentum in LA Mayor’s Race - Beyond Chron
Raman vs Bass in LA mayor's race
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September 8, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Why @nithyaforthecity.bsky.social appears headed for victory, beyondchron.org/momentum-bui... @abundanthousingla.bsky.social @unitehere11.bsky.social @dsa.la
Even in Mamdani's NYC the wealthy still have the power to block affordable housing in their neighborhoods. I wrote about the Elizabeth Street project in 2018. Despite winning in the highest court the project is being killed. gothamist.com/news/after-b... @annemariegray.bsky.social @opennewyork.org
After bitter Elizabeth Street Garden saga, is an ‘amicable resolution’ in sight?
The city and spurned development team suing over a decision to kill its housing plan, are due back in court Thursday.
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August 12, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Even in Mamdani's NYC the wealthy still have the power to block affordable housing in their neighborhoods. I wrote about the Elizabeth Street project in 2018. Despite winning in the highest court the project is being killed. gothamist.com/news/after-b... @annemariegray.bsky.social @opennewyork.org
Of the 3 affordable housing measures on the November ballot, only one faces much opposition. Here's why, beyondchron.org/will-voters-... @deanpreston.bsky.social @dsasf.org
Will Voters Back Housing, Transit in November? - Beyond Chron
4 Key ballot measures for November
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August 3, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Of the 3 affordable housing measures on the November ballot, only one faces much opposition. Here's why, beyondchron.org/will-voters-... @deanpreston.bsky.social @dsasf.org
4 November ballot measures could prove game-changing for Bay Area housing, transit. beyondchron.org/will-voters-... @myrnamelgard7.bsky.social @indivisiblesf.bsky.social @connectbayarea.bsky.social
Will Voters Back Housing, Transit in November? - Beyond Chron
4 Key ballot measures for November
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August 3, 2026 at 2:48 PM
4 November ballot measures could prove game-changing for Bay Area housing, transit. beyondchron.org/will-voters-... @myrnamelgard7.bsky.social @indivisiblesf.bsky.social @connectbayarea.bsky.social
Here's a story I never expected to write: affordability is returning to SF's Mission District. beyondchron.org/is-sfs-missi... @sfyimby.bsky.social @yimbyaction.bsky.social
Is SF’s Mission District Still Gentrified? - Beyond Chron
Expanded affordability in SF's Mission
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July 27, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Here's a story I never expected to write: affordability is returning to SF's Mission District. beyondchron.org/is-sfs-missi... @sfyimby.bsky.social @yimbyaction.bsky.social
Climate funders need to be more strategic. Here's how they can best build a movement, beyondchron.org/what-should-... @sierraclub.org @protectwildutah.bsky.social @wilderness.org @billmckibben.bsky.social
How Can Climate Funders Create a Robust Climate Movement? - Beyond Chron
Keystone offers model for stopping data centers
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July 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Climate funders need to be more strategic. Here's how they can best build a movement, beyondchron.org/what-should-... @sierraclub.org @protectwildutah.bsky.social @wilderness.org @billmckibben.bsky.social
Why drug=free housing is San Francisco's best public safety strategy, beyondchron.org/drug-free-ho...
Drug-Free Housing: SF’s Best Public Safety Strategy - Beyond Chron
City should fund the best public safely strategy
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July 20, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Why drug=free housing is San Francisco's best public safety strategy, beyondchron.org/drug-free-ho...
He was arguably the first #YIMBY. He built hundreds of units when none had been built in the prior 50 years. And provoked a revolution in city housing politics. beyondchron.org/patrick-kenn... @westnorth.com @cayimby.bsky.social @yimbyaction.bsky.social @hanlon.bsky.social
Patrick Kennedy: Building a More Inclusive Berkeley - Beyond Chron
How did Kennedy do it?
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July 13, 2026 at 3:17 PM
He was arguably the first #YIMBY. He built hundreds of units when none had been built in the prior 50 years. And provoked a revolution in city housing politics. beyondchron.org/patrick-kenn... @westnorth.com @cayimby.bsky.social @yimbyaction.bsky.social @hanlon.bsky.social
How Gavin Newsom's water policies are damaging San Francisco Bay, beyondchron.org/on-californi... @sfbaykeeper.bsky.social
On California Water, Newsom Looks a Lot Like Trump - Beyond Chron
San Francisco Bay in Crisis San Francisco Bay is an estuary in crisis. Seven of the Bay’s native fish species are officially endangered or threatened. Fisheries that once formed the foundation of nort...
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July 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM
How Gavin Newsom's water policies are damaging San Francisco Bay, beyondchron.org/on-californi... @sfbaykeeper.bsky.social
Why San Francisco is still more progressive than NYC, beyondchron.org/is-nyc-reall... @lincolnmitchell.bsky.social @socialists.nyc @dsasf.org
Is NYC Really More Progressive Than San Francisco? - Beyond Chron
Mamdani vs SF
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June 29, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Why San Francisco is still more progressive than NYC, beyondchron.org/is-nyc-reall... @lincolnmitchell.bsky.social @socialists.nyc @dsasf.org
Activism drives progressive change. So why has funding for community organizers been slashed? beyondchron.org/30-years-lat... @sjenn414.bsky.social @waderathke.bsky.social @communitychangeinc.bsky.social
30 Years Later, Activism Still Drives Social Change - Beyond Chron
The Activist's Handbook promotes grassroots change
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June 15, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Activism drives progressive change. So why has funding for community organizers been slashed? beyondchron.org/30-years-lat... @sjenn414.bsky.social @waderathke.bsky.social @communitychangeinc.bsky.social
How progressives blew the California Governor's race, beyondchron.org/how-progress... @jenn-yyy.bsky.social @acceaction.bsky.social @californialabor.bsky.social
How Progressives Blew the CA Governor’s Race - Beyond Chron
CA Dems needed a screening process
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June 8, 2026 at 2:36 PM
How progressives blew the California Governor's race, beyondchron.org/how-progress... @jenn-yyy.bsky.social @acceaction.bsky.social @californialabor.bsky.social
Now that she's made the LA mayor's runoff, here's why @nithyaforthecity.bsky.social can win, beyondchron.org/can-nithya-r... @abundanthousingla.bsky.social @lukehklipp.bsky.social
Can Nithya Raman Upset Karen Bass in LA Mayor’s Race? - Beyond Chron
How Nithya Raman can win
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June 8, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Now that she's made the LA mayor's runoff, here's why @nithyaforthecity.bsky.social can win, beyondchron.org/can-nithya-r... @abundanthousingla.bsky.social @lukehklipp.bsky.social
How to ensure Democrats make the top two in CA's wild Governor's race, beyondchron.org/california-e... @jenn-yyy.bsky.social @tomsteyerhq.bsky.social @acceaction.bsky.social @sierraclub.org
California Election Predictions: June 2, 2026 Governor’s Race - Beyond Chron
Becerra, Steyer, Hilton race for top 2
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June 1, 2026 at 2:39 PM
How to ensure Democrats make the top two in CA's wild Governor's race, beyondchron.org/california-e... @jenn-yyy.bsky.social @tomsteyerhq.bsky.social @acceaction.bsky.social @sierraclub.org
Our latest take on SF's tight D4 Supervisor's race, beyondchron.org/why-natalie-...
Why Natalie Gee Can Win in SF’s D4 - Beyond Chron
The message coming from D4
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May 26, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Our latest take on SF's tight D4 Supervisor's race, beyondchron.org/why-natalie-...
American Agitators, the great new film on organizing legend Fred Ross, plays the Elmwood Theatre in Berkeley Wednesday night. Panel discussion to follow. Get tickets now! Here’s the NPR review, www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qg8ov... #DoloresHuerta
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May 19, 2026 at 4:06 PM
American Agitators, the great new film on organizing legend Fred Ross, plays the Elmwood Theatre in Berkeley Wednesday night. Panel discussion to follow. Get tickets now! Here’s the NPR review, www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qg8ov... #DoloresHuerta
What San Francisco's congressional race says about what "progressive" means in the city, beyondchron.org/connie-chan-... @48hills.bsky.social @romalynschmaltz.bsky.social
Connie Chan Should Make Runoff - Beyond Chron
A fighter vs a donor
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May 18, 2026 at 8:53 PM
What San Francisco's congressional race says about what "progressive" means in the city, beyondchron.org/connie-chan-... @48hills.bsky.social @romalynschmaltz.bsky.social
A positive shift in California's Governor race, beyondchron.org/tom-steyer-i... @larrygross.bsky.social @tomsteyerhq.bsky.social @acceaction.bsky.social
Tom Steyer is Clear Progressive Choice - Beyond Chron
Steyer's growing support
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May 18, 2026 at 3:39 PM
A positive shift in California's Governor race, beyondchron.org/tom-steyer-i... @larrygross.bsky.social @tomsteyerhq.bsky.social @acceaction.bsky.social
It remains under the radar, but the Trump Administration's plan to privatize VA health care is continuing. So is the grassroots resistance. See beyondchron.org/santa-rosa-v...
Santa Rosa Veterans Say They Won’t Be Fooled by the False Promise of VA Privatization - Beyond Chron
On April Fool’s Day, over a hundred veterans, former VA employees and local healthcare activists met at a Veterans Town Hall in the Veterans’ Memorial Building in Santa Rosa, California. The meeting ...
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April 13, 2026 at 5:55 PM
It remains under the radar, but the Trump Administration's plan to privatize VA health care is continuing. So is the grassroots resistance. See beyondchron.org/santa-rosa-v...
How Trump’s war raises rents for tenants, beyondchron.org/how-trumps-w... @larrygross.bsky.social @sflabor.bsky.social @48hills.bsky.social @esksf.bsky.social
How Trump’s War is Raising Rents - Beyond Chron
Trump's war hikes Consumer Price Index
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March 31, 2026 at 7:16 PM
How Trump’s war raises rents for tenants, beyondchron.org/how-trumps-w... @larrygross.bsky.social @sflabor.bsky.social @48hills.bsky.social @esksf.bsky.social
Latest Kaiser strike by @nuhw.org addresses health care impacts of AI, beyondchron.org/kaiser-perma...
Kaiser Permanente, AI, and the Workers on Strike, Again - Beyond Chron
“Kaiser executives say they’re not using AI to make patient care determinations, but they won’t say what technology is underpinning the online questionnaires that automatically determine whether patie...
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March 30, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Latest Kaiser strike by @nuhw.org addresses health care impacts of AI, beyondchron.org/kaiser-perma...
Should only the wealthy be able to qualify ballot measures through signature gathering? That's what a charter amendment in "progressive" San Francisco seeks to do. See story, beyondchron.org/who-benefits... @48hills.bsky.social @missionlocal.org @harveymilkclub.bsky.social @deanpreston.bsky.social
Who Loses By Restricting SF Ballot Measures? - Beyond Chron
SF's Misguided Charter Amendment
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March 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Should only the wealthy be able to qualify ballot measures through signature gathering? That's what a charter amendment in "progressive" San Francisco seeks to do. See story, beyondchron.org/who-benefits... @48hills.bsky.social @missionlocal.org @harveymilkclub.bsky.social @deanpreston.bsky.social
Can Obama solve CA's Top Two Governor's Problem? beyondchron.org/should-obama... @cademocrats.bsky.social @sfdemocrats.org @lademocrats.bsky.social
Obama Should Endorse in CA Governor’s Race - Beyond Chron
Obama can ensure Democrats are in top two
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March 9, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Can Obama solve CA's Top Two Governor's Problem? beyondchron.org/should-obama... @cademocrats.bsky.social @sfdemocrats.org @lademocrats.bsky.social