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The holy hypocrisy of Peter Thiel’s Armageddon When the billionaire tech investor talks about the Antichrist, we should take him seriously, not biblically.

City reporter @eddiekimx.bsky.social looks into the unholy hypocrisy of Peter Thiel's lecture series on the Antichrist.

The last secretive event wraps tonight, but are attendees learning anything new?

(Not really, and Thiel's ideology is a mess.)

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"what if i wore noise-cancelling headphones and then yelled through a meeting in the middle of the dining area of a co-working office," wondered the guy next to me

SF Lowrider Parade + Portola Fest + Laver Cup + great weather meant that San Francisco was going off this weekend. Could it be that SF is so back?

“Wake up babe it’s Kang day” my editor and I say to each other for the tenth time today

The worst Portola ever was still pretty good Goldenvoice may have screwed up big time, but talent and vibes saved the weekend

We went to Portola Festival this weekend.

Worst one yet in four years running? Yep.

Still the best music festival in San Francisco? Yep.

Here's what @eddiekimx.bsky.social noticed while amid the dancing masses.

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One battle after another A highway fight sparked Joel Engardio’s recall, but race and class conflicts sealed the deal

Hey all, @eddiekimx.bsky.social here with a new story:

I went deep into the recall of District 4 Supe Joel Engardio.

Media narratives are making this about the Great Highway.

I think it's far more about race, class, and some brutal rhetoric.

FREE STORY: sf.gazetteer.co/one-battle-a...

Didja hear the one about San Francisco being back? How many times can Daniel Lurie tell us the city is back? Many, many, many

Mayor Daniel Lurie has said SF is in a "comeback" so many times that it feels like an aggressive meme at this point.

So @eddiekimx.bsky.social decided to literally count how many times Lurie's used the slogan. (Hint: It's a lot.)

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Liberals are already forgetting Charlie Kirk As they rush to denounce political violence, eulogists like Gavin Newsom and Ezra Klein are erasing the provocateur's extremist legacy

In the aftermath of the killing of Charlie Kirk, @eddiekimx.bsky.social ruminated on his time at Kirk's visit to SF State in May.

Why are liberals like Gavin Newsom rushing to eulogize him, sans the reality of his violent message?

Free gift link: sf.gazetteer.co/liberals-are...

Charlie Kirk's right-wing takeover of SF left me so, so bored The Christian nationalist pundit brought out a nominal fandom at San Francisco State University on Tuesday. Turns out, fascism creep feels a lot like a shitty debate club

Charlie Kirk, a darling of the far-right Christian movement, was just shot at a university event.

Just months ago, @eddiekimx.bsky.social went to Kirk's visit to SF, where he espoused extremist rhetoric about immigrants, trans rights, and much more.

Free read: sf.gazetteer.co/charlie-kirk...

Face Time: Rick and Megan Prelinger The archivists and researchers look backward — and forward — in a city where exchange and flow are bedrock

Beautiful profile on Prelinger Library and its founders by @eddiekimx.bsky.social in GazetteerSF: sf.gazetteer.co/face-time-ri...

the only correct and just thing to do with such a collection is hand it off to the next person who will find joy in the hobby

(thank you to John Henry, who randomly gifted me a massive Magic: the Gathering deck in 8th grade)

I began reporting on mental illness and violence 15 years ago. A man waving a knife is scary + needs to be de-escalated. But I don't know why police just keep shooting.

In 2022, SFPD responded to a fight between two unhoused men and shot them BOTH dead in an indiscriminate hail of bullets

See something, say something The Public Defender’s Office wants citizens to keep an eye on SFPD to ensure they’re not assisting ICE agents — and report any potential misconduct

If you see any activity that looks like SFPD aiding ICE in immigration enforcement, even just patrolling the area or escorting fed agents, the Public Defender's Office wants to know.

They'll even help file a complaint for you.

Our new story (free gift link!): sf.gazetteer.co/see-somethin...

San Francisco journalist grabbed, pepper-sprayed by federal agents Eddie Kim, a reporter for the Gazetteer San Francisco, was grabbed by the throat, pushed and sprayed with a chemical …

Reporter @eddiekimx.bsky.social was grabbed by the throat, pushed and sprayed with a chemical irritant by federal agents while reporting on protesters’ attempts to prevent a detainee transfer from a San Francisco immigration court on Aug. 20.

Growing up on Alcatraz As the president shouts about reopening the Rock, the author prefers to remember his father’s childhood on the Island

As the president shouts about reopening the Rock, writer Richard Faulk prefers to remember his father’s childhood on the Island. sf.gazetteer.co/growing-up-o...

Built for violence ICE is running amok, attacking individuals with no clear cause or process. Consider it terrorism by design

Reporter Eddie Kim reflects on how ICE is escalating wanton violence in the streets, with no chain of command and no accountability.

Consider it terrorism by design, fueled by their own fear. Here's @eddiekimx.bsky.social's commentary after getting pepper-sprayed on Wednesday:

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ICE attacked a reporter in the Bay Area. @eddiekimx.bsky.social is one of the best and thorough reporters i know and his account on this is important

kudos to @eddiekimx.bsky.social who, whilst dealing with the lingering effects of pepper spray, walked to the office, changed his shirt and sat down to report this morning's events

A 911 dispatch supervisor earns more than $300,000 in overtime How understaffing and 96-hour work weeks affect her compensation for the last few years

A new scoop from @eddiekimx.bsky.social:

Why is a 911 dispatch supervisor making more than $300,000 in overtime pay annually? Apparently by working 96-hour weeks...

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Is this the biggest midday crowd at a festival set ever?

Vampire Weekend bookended Saturday at Outside Lands with a performance at 12:45 pm and 8:40 pm. Audience was huge at both!

SFGOP wants to turn Pier 80 into a ‘large scale treatment center’ for addicts Contacting the district’s supervisor might be a good first step in making the plan a reality

The SFGOP is pushing an idea to create a "large scale treatment center" for addicts at Pier 80 (yes, the active pier). The idea is underbaked, but recalls a history of cities pushing vulnerable people to the outskirts, "contained" out of sight.

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Extremist Sheriffs Are Taking Over the Country One County at a Time Former sheriff Richard Mack is an icon for right-wing militias and extremists. Now, he’s recruiting cops around the country for his cause: Ultimate power for local law enforcement

To me, it speaks to the continued shifting of political norms when it comes to the normalization of far-right values in governance, even in "liberal" hubs.

Bianco is a so-called "constitutional sheriff," which is hugely problematic.

My 2021 piece on the movement: melmagazine.com/en-us/story/...

It is bizarre that SF Sheriff Paul Miyamoto has officially endorsed Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco, a former far-right militia member who is under DOJ investigation + federal lawsuit, for CA governor.

Why would an SF official stick their neck out for a fringe candidate?

Why is one of the most powerful people in tech spending his time painting a target on a single small biz owner who works on unhoused issues?

Totally unsurprised that Garry Tan is parroting a rambling op-ed from Susan Dyer Reynolds in her right-wing rag The Voice of SF. Goofy.

Israel Detains, Chokes, and Beats Up Amazon Union Leader Chris Smalls Meanwhile, there’s not a peep from mainstream media in the U.S.

The Israeli Defense Forces surrounded, beat, and choked American labor leader Chris Smalls, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition announced

congrats to Kis Cafe Microinfluencer Girl for leaving dozens without a job over a complaint that should've been an email instead of clout bait

enjoy the 375,000 new followers. we live in hell

More than a touch of grey Boomers are still driving this city, so they might as well pick the tunes

Reformed Deadhead @habermatt.bsky.social has some thoughts on San Francisco’s full city embrace of the band: “As I’ve been watching the city reshape itself in the Dead’s image over the last few weeks, I find myself in a reflexive Gen-X pout.”
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The biggest balls on Grant Avenue Will 3,000-pound concrete bollards protect Grant Avenue’s high-end shops?

Happy Monday, all — @eddiekimx.bsky.social here with a story on the curious case of Grant Avenue's big ol' balls in downtown SF.

Can they really help protect the city's bougiest luxury shops? And *should* they? subtxt.to/kADsu4W

The Ballad of Little Happy and The Prophet How two buskers found harmony in San Francisco

Our weekend read: We followed two musicians who have carved out lives as street performers, finding solace even in the face of harassment and dwindling tips.

One comes from a family of buskers. The other has dreamed of a career in music for decades.

Meet Little Happy and Sammy: subtxt.to/xmMcqwV

Nothing burger In-N-Out’s billionaire owner serves up another steaming patty of culture-war red meat

There's no real problem with In-N-Out expanding into Tennessee.

But we're tired of the beloved burger chain's billionaire heiress flirting with the conservative culture war... again.

Here's @eddiekimx.bsky.social with some thoughts on this week's controversy.

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