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Author Archives: Ian Firstenberg

Ian Firstenberg is a life long East Bay writer with an interest in politics, tech and sports. He’s previously written about immigration surveillance, the frustrations of national politics, BDS and the public bank movement in the City. When not writing, he’s usually riding his bike or reading in the sun.

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What Mayor Daniel Lurie’s leadership crisis reveals about power in San Francisco

by Ian Firstenberg November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

A collapsed supervisor appointment and a halted immigration surge reveal how Mayor Daniel Lurie’s reliance on optics and insider access is reshaping power in San Francisco.

Posted inOpinion

Lurie’s budget cuts turns its back on San Francisco’s working class

by Ian Firstenberg June 5, 2025June 5, 2025
Posted inVoices

San Francisco’s police RV isn’t fighting crime. It’s waging a psychological war

by Ian Firstenberg May 15, 2025June 12, 2025
Posted inVoices

Kamala Harris and America’s incapability to grapple with ‘root cause’ of immigration

by Ian Firstenberg July 22, 2024July 23, 2024
Posted inNews

Indigenous organizer Jackie Fielder builds on grassroots support for District 9 campaign 

by Ian Firstenberg November 2, 2023November 2, 2023
Posted inVoices

The BDS movement is the most effective way to combat Israel’s colonialism

by Ian Firstenberg July 2, 2020January 17, 2025
  • S.F.’s RV permits were designed for them. Yet some are still being left behindNovember 20, 2025
  • ICE operation near Oakland school causes lockdown, car crashNovember 19, 2025
  • Confirmed ICE presence near Oakland school sparks solidarity protestsNovember 19, 2025
  • What Mayor Daniel Lurie’s leadership crisis reveals about power in San FranciscoNovember 18, 2025
  • Despite FDA warnings, this ‘supplement’ remains popular among S.F. immigrantsNovember 18, 2025
  • Five steps immigrant families can take to prepare for an emergencyNovember 11, 2025
  • Spanish-language medical interpreters fight against short staffing at UCSFNovember 10, 2025
  • Inside San Francisco’s RV towing blitz and its biggest failuresNovember 10, 2025

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