Howard Jarvis Group Puts CA Communities on the Chopping Block
The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association wants to defund California schools and public services by making it virtually impossible to raise revenue.
We can’t let them: Vote NO on the Taxpayer Deception Act.
Raise money for schools
Our communities, schools and services are suffering while billionaires and corporations rake in more every year. We shouldn’t be afraid to tax them fairly so our students can have the education they deserve.
Job Cuts Are Not The Solution To Our Budget Deficit
As talks are in the works of cutting 500 jobs, we must protect all essential workers that are the backbone of our city.
Anti-Tax Initiative Threatens Public Funding in November Ballot
Newsom has signaled his intention to shift power away from the voter-elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction towards the governor-appointed State Board of Education.
Closing S.F. schools is not worth the cost of what the city would lose
I always hear Mayor Daniel Lurie talking about how we’re a “city on the rise.” To me, that sounds like a city with robust public schools, public transit and public services. Not a place where public schools are closed without a strong financial reason.
How Newsom Could Consolidate Education Policy Governance
Newsom has signaled his intention to shift power away from the voter-elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction towards the governor-appointed State Board of Education.
Mayor Lurie’s rosy outlook for S.F. belies what the working class is experiencing
If Daniel Lurie wants to pride himself on being a good mayor, he must listen to the needs of everyday San Franciscans—NOT the wealthy billionaires.
Mandatory Kindergaten Could be a Reality with Prop. 13 Reform
Mandatory kindergarten is an equity issue. Reforming Prop. 13 can help level the playing field for historically underserved communities, providing the funding and resources to make mandatory kindergarten a reality
Instead of cuts, this is what S.F. could do to balance its budget
Read this Letter to the Editor regarding how reforming PRoposition 13 and passing the Overpaid CEO Tax Act can solve some of San Francisco’s budget woes.
In the Face of Trump Cuts, S.F. Needs More Revenue
When budget season rolls around every year, the narrative surrounding it is always about how many essential services and programs need to be cut due to budget deficits. What if we didn’t need to worry about that? What if we spent that energy on finding new revenue sources so that all of our essential services can stay funded and more?
Trump Cuts Could Worsen Deficit, But Don’t Panic
Trump cuts have the potential to increase San Francisco’s deficit by hundreds of millions of dollars every year. The good news is, there’s an easy way to restore billions of dollars to our budget.
Rather than hike sales tax, fix Prop. 13
Oakland should not consider more regressive sales taxes. Instead, they should consider Prop. 13 reform.
California’s Tuition Hike is a Symptom of a Broken System
Students already struggling with soaring costs now face a double blow: higher tuition at home and deep education cuts.
Another Attack on Vital and Necessary DEI Programs
Public services shouldn’t rely on voter bailouts, but should have sustainable funding to ensure that our communities are taken care of.
Finding Funding for Caltrain
Public services shouldn’t rely on voter bailouts, but should have sustainable funding to ensure that our communities are taken care of.
College Costs Are Soaring
Each year the cost of college and living keeps getting higher, making college an unrealistic goal for many. We need to make housing affordable not just for college students—but all residents in California!
What if all the money spent on private schools went to public education?
Read Elliott Halpern’s letter to the editor regarding the wonders of public education.
Students Can’t Learn Without Mental Health Care
The Trump administration plans to cancel nearly $168 million in school-based mental health grants that fund hundreds of school social workers, counselors and wellness coaches in California.
Safe Schools Are Not Enough—Families Must Be Safe Too
Every child deserves to learn without fear. That means making schools safe havens and extending that safety into our communities by standing against family separation.
To Stop the Homelessness Crisis from Worsening, We Must Keep People in Their Homes
Kicking people out of their homes to build market rate housing over it is cruel and unacceptable. It is antithetical to the idea of stopping the homelessness crisis