Dispatches From the Russian River: Beginnings
Alexis Coe leaves a changing San Francisco and settles into a cabin in the woods, beginning a process of personal and historical rediscovery.
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A New Theory on San Francisco’s Inequality Problem
A graduate student is giving French economist Thomas Piketty a run for his money while re-imagining the worst culprit of inequality.
Why Taxis Can Never Compete With Uber
For many drivers and riders, the convenience that ride-sharing offers is simply too tough to pass up.
Would You Notice John Stamos in Front of the Real ‘Full House’?
It's a classic invisible-gorilla moment—with a twist.
We Need to Start Thinking About Transportation Like We Do Food or Housing
As poverty rises in American suburbs, all those people still need to get to work in the city.
When Good Health Insurance Doesn’t Do You Any Good
The most unusual thing about Rabbi Ben-Tzion Welton's struggle with unanticipated medical expenses may be that he's so far avoided bankruptcy.
Surviving in the Shadow of Fortress Twitter
Twitter reportedly received tens of millions of dollars in tax breaks to stay in San Francisco. Has it given anything back to the community?
How a Start-Up That Wouldn’t Break the Rules Was Forced to Fail
Night School just wanted to provide a modest, low-cost bus service from San Francisco to the East Bay. Without expensive lobbyists and venture capital, the rule-abiding company folded after hitting bureaucratic roadblocks.
Faster Justice, Closer to Home: The Power of Community Courts
Community courts across the country are fighting judicial backlog and lowering re-arrest rates.
Happy H-1B Visa Day
Is the Big Tech lobbying effort for immigration reform just a ruse to keep wages low?