Amid a recall attempt, some Asian American leaders feel they can no longer expect political or financial support from political heavyweights.| San Francisco Public Press
The California Coastal Commission approved the closure of San Francisco’s Upper Great Highway to cars so that it can become a park.| San Francisco Public Press
Opponents of Proposition K have been portrayed as anti-park and pro-highway, with little mention of how history informs this position in certain communities.| San Francisco Public Press
When Chair Nancy Tung announced that the Democratic County Central Committee of San Francisco would not take a position on the recall of District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio, recall supporters cheered. In the lead-up to the vote, a narrative gained traction: if the DCCC opposed the recall, it would signal to west-side Asian American voters that their voices didn’t matter. While the decision is unlikely to change the outcome of the Sept. 16 special election, political strategists say it signa...| San Francisco Public Press