Great column from the always-great Thomas L. Friedman: “...President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran issued a statement declaring that the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps had ‘taught a lesson to the Zionist enemy.’ It sure did, but it may not be the one Raisi thinks.”
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Here's an astute take, with needed geopolitical context, from an excellent journalist worth following on what an emboldened Iran is doing to destabilize the Middle East. I have never been more convinced than I am now of the vital importance of Israel ישראל 🇮🇱's security and existence.🇮🇱

“I want traffic enforcement so that people are obeying traffic laws. I want there to be certainty that if you’re speeding or doing something dangerous on a San Francisco road that there are consequences for it. The money is great, but honestly that is a distant second to the real…

I’m proud to support Assemblymember Matt Haney’s legislation, AB 2115 — to expand access to methadone, and help those who struggle with opioid-use disorders find #recovery from an addiction that’s deadlier than ever before.

Thank you, Matt Haney, for your leadership.

'Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) has introduced AB 2115 that will radically change California's strategy on the treatment of opioid addiction by transforming California from a state with the most restrictive methadone laws in the country, into a state leading in…

This excellent and thoughtful thread on “Housing First” by Adam Nathan • blaze.ai details many concerns I share about a policy approach that — whatever its merits may be elsewhere — is plainly not working well as it should be, especially for those struggling with substance use disorders.

I’m proud to represent part of S.F.’s Transgender Cultural District, and to honor on #TransDayOfVisibility the history-making uprising of transgender and queer heroes at Compton’s Cafeteria, and to celebrate all the community’s contributions ever since. 🏳️‍⚧️
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Congratulations to two of my former ⁦SF City Attorney⁩ colleagues: A.G. ⁦Rob Bonta⁩ and State Sen. ⁦Senator Scott Wiener⁩ on an Appellate Court victory affirming the constitutionality of SB 10. It’s is a big win for more housing. Read why here… oag.ca.gov/news/press-rel…

Congratulations to my friend, brother in recovery, and inspiration for all he does to not just save lives but change them for the better: Steve Adami!

I was a 23-year-old Dukakis ’88 staffer when I met Joe Lieberman in his bid for U.S. Senate. I disagreed with him at times, but he was a man of courage, independence and principle — qualities all too rare in national politics today. Rest in peace, senator. nytimes.com/2024/03/27/us/…

Excellent framing by #BidenHarris spox, James Singer, about Donald Trump’s dystopian tirade in Ohio yesterday: “This is who Donald Trump is: a loser who gets beat by over 7 million votes and then instead of appealing to a wider mainstream audience doubles down on his threats of…

The San Francisco Arts Commission has a call out to local artists for an outstanding public art project on Treasure Island. Learn more and apply by clicking the link below!

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I’m saddened by the loss of David Mixner, whose advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality was brave and influential. Like so many LGBTQ+ leaders of his generation, theirs are the shoulders of giants upon which others of us who follow stand. Rest in peace, David.
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We’re one step closer to bringing High Speed Rail to downtown San Francisco! Thank you President Biden Secretary Pete Buttigieg for including $500m in funds for The Portal in the draft U.S. Department of Transportation budget for FY25!

See the full report here: transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/…

Now let’s go re-elect Joe Biden as President of the United States.

Shoutout to Supervisor Matt Dorsey for working super hard to block the 'Cop Tax' (No on B!).

The B campaign was probably the most dishonest campaign in this election cycle, but they weren't able to trick voters.

These votes aren’t final yet, but the trend is sure compelling. Thank you, San Francisco Democrats! I’m truly grateful and humbled by the support you’ve entrusted in me — and thankful for your strong support for most of the SF Democrats for Change slate.

Now, let’s get to work!

Thank you, San Francisco — for handing the Prop B #CopTax a lopsided defeat! Down in the polls when we started, this sends a strong message that voters want real progress on police staffing. Thanks to San Francisco POA, MissLily and everyone in our corner. It means a lot to me.