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The case against Prop 50 — and why I’m voting for it anyway
https://sfstandard.com/opinion/2025/10/14/case-prop-50-i-m-voting-anyway/
Oct 14
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Adam Lashinsky
As longtime SF parks boss steps down, his conquests outshine his controversies
An exit interview with 16-year Rec and Park director Phil Ginsburg reveals a city lifer who absorbed constant criticism, but never became cynical.
Oct 14
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Adam Lashinsky
In the debate over Lurie’s Family Zoning Plan, emotions are still trumping facts
Friends: Apologies that I’m sending this out so late.
Oct 14
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Adam Lashinsky
September 2025
Lurie’s rezoning plan is radicalizing foes — even though there’s nothing radical about it
The mayor’s “family zoning plan” is raising neighborhood advocates’ ire, despite it being modest, incremental, and necessary.
Sep 22
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Adam Lashinsky
The sad truth of the Engardio recall: Democrats and Lurie hung an ally out to dry
The moderate group that took over San Francisco’s Democratic Party did some weaselly stuff in an effort to avoid supporting Supervisor Joel Engardio.
Sep 18
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Adam Lashinsky
Aaron Peskin’s successor wants to undo his legacy. At least one local merchant can’t wait
By Adam Lashinsky
Sep 15
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Adam Lashinsky
An SF committee chair wants to kill off her own commission. It’s a great start.
San Francisco’s 130 advisory bodies and committees collectively cost $34 million to operate, an investment that’s getting harder and harder for City…
Sep 8
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Adam Lashinsky
How Google turned into the landmark antitrust case that wasn’t
The judge’s measured penalties were cognizant of changing tech and respectful of legal precedent.
Sep 4
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Adam Lashinsky
A politician wants to make it even harder to open a business. An ally made her think twice
The scene that unfolded at a recent commission meeting gave me hope that sanity is beginning to prevail in San Francisco.
Sep 2
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Adam Lashinsky
August 2025
SF Standard column: In the Lurie Era, city business is getting done with speed, rigor — and risk
https://sfstandard.com/opinion/2025/08/25/daniel-lurie-permitsf-opengov/
Aug 26
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Adam Lashinsky
Can the news industry stop AI theft? It might be a long shot.
The limited good news is that the fight has begun on multiple fronts.
Aug 20
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Adam Lashinsky
SF schools chief wants focus on kids, not culture wars. If only it were so easy
Maria Su is amiable, politically astute, and always on message.
Aug 18
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Adam Lashinsky
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