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SF leaders press for pause as teachers prepare to strike
local17 days ago

SF leaders press for pause as teachers prepare to strike

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged a three‑day delay to the SFUSD teachers’ strike while negotiations continued, but the United Educators of San Francisco said no acceptable offer had been made and the walkout would proceed Monday unless a tentative agreement is reached; talks focused on fully funded family healthcare, better support for special education, and salary increases without concessions, with schools set to close citywide if no deal is reached.

Pelosi plans to endorse JFK’s grandson in Manhattan House race
politics18 days ago

Pelosi plans to endorse JFK’s grandson in Manhattan House race

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s grandson, in the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District; the endorsement, in the works for weeks, hasn’t been publicly announced yet and Schlossberg faces a crowded field that includes Alex Bores, Micah Lasher, George Conway, and Jami Floyd in a district covering Midtown and the Upper East and West Sides of Manhattan.

Nancy Pelosi on the Future of Women Presidents in the US
politics2 months ago

Nancy Pelosi on the Future of Women Presidents in the US

Nancy Pelosi, the outgoing House Speaker, expressed skepticism about seeing a woman become US president in her lifetime, citing a 'marble ceiling' of institutional resistance, but remains optimistic that a woman will serve as president within the next generation. She also discussed her retirement plans, her relationship with Joe Biden, and the broader challenges women face in American politics.

Nancy Pelosi's Legacy and the Future of Her San Francisco Seat
politics3 months ago

Nancy Pelosi's Legacy and the Future of Her San Francisco Seat

Nancy Pelosi, a prominent and influential Democratic leader, is retiring after four decades, leaving a legacy of legislative achievements like the Affordable Care Act, but her career also highlights issues such as the party's gerontocracy, wealth disparities, and ethical concerns related to stock trading. Her departure offers an opportunity for the party to rejuvenate and address these systemic problems.

Contenders Emerge to Replace Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco
politics3 months ago

Contenders Emerge to Replace Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco

Nancy Pelosi's decision to step down after nearly four decades has opened a competitive race to succeed her in San Francisco, with key issues including housing affordability, urban development, and generational change, featuring candidates like Saikat Chakrabarti and Scott Wiener, amidst ongoing debates over the city's future and political landscape.

Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement After Decades of Leadership
politics3 months ago

Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement After Decades of Leadership

Nancy Pelosi announced her retirement from Congress after nearly four decades, ending her historic tenure as the first woman Speaker of the House, with her career marked by major legislative achievements and her role in shaping Democratic politics, especially in California. She plans to spend her final year serving her constituents and supporting the next generation of leaders.