Co-hosted by the South Beach District 6 Democratic Club For our May meeting, we’ll be discussing issue of food insecurity and hunger in Potrero Hill and beyond. We’ll hear from organizations addressing this problem in our neighborhoods and learn how we can all be involved in solutions. Panelists include: John Stokes, Volunteer Co-manager of Friends […]
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Dan Bernal, Congressional Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi‘s SF Chief of Staff, will discuss and answer your questions about the insanity of the past year on Capitol Hill. Closer to home, familiar ally Jon Golinger will discuss and read from his new book: Saving San Francisco’s Heart: How to win elections, reclaim our city, and keep […]
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We’ve heard about the problems. We’ve seen the problems. At this meeting, the conversation was about SOLUTIONS – real, imagined; happening, never tried; possible, impossible; short-term, long-term; direct action, legislation; good, perfect… The amazing panel consisted of (left to right in photo above): Emily Cohen, Deputy Director, Mayor’s Office of HOPE Shira Noel, Policy and […]
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Fantastic panel, thought-provoking discussion. See some photos on our Facebook page. Below are bios of the panel, which include contact info for organizations they are affiliated with. At the bottom of this post,please find links to further reading, recommended by participants. RHEEMA CALLOWAY San Francisco-born, raised in the Ingleside district and Bayview/Hunters Point, Rheema is […]
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Calle 24, the stretch of 24th Street running from Mission Street to Potrero Avenue, is known as “El Corazón de la Misión”, or “The Heart of the Mission.” Calle 24 is also the name of the group of merchants and neighbors fighting for the heart and soul of the Mission. Erick Arguello and Edwin Lindo (right) […]
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