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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.

Posted inOpinion

The U.S. raid on Venezuela signals a dangerous shift in foreign policy

by Ian Firstenberg January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

What distinguishes this moment from previous U.S. interventions in Latin America is the abandonment of even the pretexts of ā€œdemocracyā€ and ā€œfreedom.ā€

Posted inVoices

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

by Ian Firstenberg November 18, 2025November 18, 2025
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 ā€˜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 campaignĀ 

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
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