Features
The Quiet Political Rise of David Sacks, Silicon Valley’s Prophet of Urban Doom
Like his pals Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, Sacks is using his wealth and online clout to unite conservatives and former leftists in a reactionary movement against liberalism.
Commentary
What the San Francisco DA Recall Really Tells Us. And What it Doesn’t.
The city's demographics mattered, as did Chesa Boudin's outsider status. But the politics of punishment are still too complicated to draw a neat conclusion.
Commentary
The Wrong Prosecutors Are Getting Recalled
Some prosecutors confront recalls over their policies, while others facing misconduct allegations could be re-elected.
Commentary
The Real Reason Democrats Can't Agree On How To Address Rising Crime
The criminal legal reform divide is between moderate mayors and progressive prosecutors.