It's the final countdown in SF, and there's plenty to plug into. From getting some great candidates across the finish line, to punching back at the billionaires literally buying our elections. Read more: mailchi.mp/8263b10b1e40...

We need more strong independent women in Congress -- vote Connie Chan! For our full endorsements, check out: www.sfpropel.com/endorsements

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Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi called Chan “the leader best prepared to carry forward the fight for San Francisco in the Congress of the United States,” according to a preview of a video...

The SF Chronicle is NO on Prop B, and so are we! Proposition B strips voters of their right to choose the candidates they want and permanently disqualifies diverse, experienced leaders from serving our communities

If SF had a public bank my ass would run not walk. www.kqed.org/news/1205885...

San Francisco Public Bank Supporters Eye 2026 Ballot Measure | KQED

San Francisco is laying the groundwork to become the first city in the country to have a municipal bank, with supporters exploring their next steps.

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Get in losers, we're amending San Francisco's charter to ensure an independent and politically-insulated governing body for our municipal public bank-to-be: www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/p...

San Francisco moves ahead with plan for public bank

The proposal would go to voters, but would not provide a revenue stream to fund the bank. How to fund the bank could be the topic of heated future debate.

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June 2 is right around the corner, and you can use your vote to fund the public services we all rely on here in San Francisco! Join us in voting YES on Prop D, and NO on Prop C.

Join our friends at @dsasf.org @evolve-ca.bsky.social and more this Saturday to kick off signature gathering for the Affordable Housing Guarantee Act! #TaxTheRich #FundAffordableHousing! Let's go! RSVP -- luma.com/80dwzo8z

Ballots have dropped & early voting has begun in CA. PROPEL has thoughts, so check out our endorsement piece before you hit the ballot box! 🗳️ www.sfpropel.com/endorsements

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PROPEL has two proposals to fund workforce housing now. 🏘️ Learn how WHAMI and Golidlocks funding programs work, and why City Hall just needs the political will to get affordable homes built for all! Part 3 of our series: www.sfpropel.com/affordable-h...

Good Policy | Two Ways San Francisco Can Build 46,000 Affordable Homes — SF Propel

San Francisco has a state mandate to create 46,000 affordable homes by 2031 — and no funding plan for the estimated $19B price tag. It’s not that there aren’t creative tools to use — including for…

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58% of SF voters said “tax luxury office & mansions to fund affordable housing!” But politicians redirected millions in midst of affordability crisis. 🏘️ Advocates say: time to listen to voters + tax the rich to build homes. Part 2 of PROPEL’s “Affordable Housing For All” series: linktr.ee/sfpropel

TMRW NIGHT - Friday - April 17th - 5pm-8pm April is Arts Advocacy Month. Come out to @somarts.bsky.social tomorrow night and get connected to organizing efforts to push back on arts & culture disinvestment. We're joining forces w/ Arts for a Better Bay Area +.want to hear your stories!

So glad @emmaruthless.bsky.social dove deep into this story, and that @coyotemedia.org has a tag for "sketchy." Also, @quonky.bsky.social with the most 🔥 quote: "The revolution will not be presented by your local Community Benefit District." www.coyotemedia.org/how-could-yo...

‘How Could You Be Against Joy?’: Bay Area Artists Are Turning on the Civic Joy Fund

A private initiative founded by the mayor and backed by a crypto billionaire is increasingly shaping San Francisco’s arts scene. Musicians are asking questions — and some are calling for a boycott.

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Great piece asking vital questions about the intersection of mega-wealth + government in the arts community, especially when there's political strings attached. If you're looking to organize against arts-washing + disinvestment, come out to @somarts.bsky.social tmrw night 4/17!🎨🎭 #ArtistsLiveHere

Emma Silvers@emmaruthless.bsky.social · 4mo ago

for @coyotemedia.org, I did a deep dive on the growing artist backlash against the Civic Joy Fund, an initiative founded by the mayor & backed by a crypto billionaire to use free arts & entertainment as a means of "economic revitalization" for SF www.coyotemedia.org/how-could-yo...

Latest from April's Affordable Housing & Arts Advocacy work: mailchi.mp/8d89ddf317a8... #PropI #SocialHousing #HousingJustice #ArtistsLiveHere

“Tell me that sports can still help bring people together when none of us can even watch them together. These games cost too much, thanks to a bunch of people who mean to cost us everything.” via @drewmagary.bsky.social www.sfgate.com/sports/artic...

The ticket prices are too damn high

SFGATE columnist Drew Magary says there's more at risk than just money.

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58% of SF voters said “tax luxury office & mansions to fund affordable housing!” Then politicians redirected the money mid-crisis. Housing advocates say it’s time to listen to voters and build social housing for SF. Part 2 of PROPEL’s “Affordable Housing For All” series: linktr.ee/sfpropel

SF has 70,000 approved housing units sitting in the pipeline. The problem isn't zoning — it's financing. Developer Eric Tao explains why capital won't flow to affordable housing. Part 1 in our Linktree: linktr.ee/sfpropel

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Watch Part 1 of our series on affordable housing financing.

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In @laura-waxmann.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com piece on future of former Contemporary Jewish Museum site, we raised concerns over need for community-led vision for arts & culture, as well as input into reorg of arts agencies and hiring of new exec leader. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/c...

S.F. has a stunning shuttered museum for sale. Turning it into something new won’t be simple

This downtown San Francisco property carries a restrictive covenant that limits its use, meaning the museum couldn’t be turned into housing.

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Did you attend the @lwvsf.bsky.social Town Hall on Commissions last week? Concerned about the future of independent citizen commissions, rolling back of democratic processes + civic engagement? Come raise your voice at City Hall tmrw 3/17 at 3:00pm in Rm 250. More info: mailchi.mp/fac96dbd909e...

The @unitededucatorsofsf strike is over — but there’s still work to do to support our schools Read the full breakdown at www.sfpropel.com and join @SFECU in demanding smart investment in our schools this Tuesday 📍 Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 555 Franklin St. | 6:30 PM 🔗 Link in bio

Congrats to UESF on their wins! When SF rallies behind our educators, we all win. Our public schools are a valuable resource worth fighting for. Watch the highlights and follow for more coverage of progressive movements in San Francisco.

SFUSD leaders are telling us to run toward the "fiscal cliff" as budget cuts drive away educators and families. What if, instead, we invest the district's massive reserve fund to build a bridge to a better future?

SFUSD parents are walking the picket lines in solidarity with educational workers. Why? Because PROPEL’s recent report reveals $400 million in reserves — that should be getting spent responsibly on students and educators NOW. Read “Supporting SF Schools With Real Numbers” at link in bio.

The Bay stays ready! PROPEL contributor Gabi Aleman has the 4 things we can do NOW to fight for a pro-immigrant Bay — beyond the 🏈 Super Bowl 🏈. Read the rundown linked in bio! Read the full rundown, let us know what we’re missing

Big thanks to the @sfbaysierraclub.bsky.social, Sara Moncada, Sarah Minick and Stephen Torres for an insightful discussion on local initiatives and a collective mindset supporting inclusive environmental justice. Follow us for future community panels!

Confused about SFUSD’s “structural deficit”? Frustrated by the lack of investment in public education? Wanna support our schools through a brutal budget season? Start by getting informed with critical facts on SFUSD’s budget in the latest PROPEL policy explainer. Link in bio.

A bank owned by the people of San Francisco. It's not a new idea — it's been 15 years in the making. Watch the full explainer through the link in our bio.

An increased number of leaders both inside and outside of the tech industry are warning of the perils of a laissez-faire approach to government oversight and regulation. Read PROPEL’s latest breakdown of 3 things S.F. can be doing now to lead on both tech innovation AND common-sense safety.

A $2,500 loan may be enough to fix an awning, but it's not enough to help a small business sustain or grow, especially when these loans can take months and months to come through. But community organizers have been working for years on an innovative solution. Follow for part four.

Gravel and Gold was denied an important loan, despite being in great financial shape. This is the product of the decline of community banks and limited access to capital. Our latest explainer points out an innovative solution that could help our small businesses. Watch at the link in our bio.