@DeanPreston
Housing advocate, democratic socialist, former SF legislator
There’s Hope: Independent Media on the Rise in San Francisco
10 Actions SF City Hall Can Take Now to Protect Residents from ICE — Dean Preston
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Report: Inequality, not regulation, drives America's housing affordability crisis
A Tale of Two Safeways: How Two Developments Expose Hypocrisy
Sleeping Pods in San Francisco: Are They Even Legal?
The rise of sleeping pods as a housing solution in San Francisco raises questions about legality. California Civil Code Section 1950 prohibits double letting, but is the startup Brownstone breaking the law?
Everyday People (without the PR Teams) are Saving San Francisco
In the face of rising authoritarianism, everyday people in San Francisco are mobilizing to protect their city from deepening crises. Organizers, activists, and community leaders are leading a grassroots movement against the oppressive actions of tech elites and political figures. This article uncove
Mayor Lurie to Trump: We'll Deliver Your Vision, No Need for Troops
Democrats’ New Abundance Platform Isn’t Playing Out Well in SF
As Trump Zeroes in on San Francisco, Lurie’s Strategy of Silence is Not Working: 5 Reasons He Needs to Speak Up — Dean Preston
As Trump intensifies his threats against San Francisco, Mayor Daniel Lurie's silence on his administration's actions is failing. This article outlines five compelling reasons Lurie must speak up, contrasting his inaction with bold leadership from mayors of other progressive cities. From ensuring the
Support the #GoldenGate26 Gaza Protesters!
On Tax Day, 2024, Bay Area community members ("GG26") protested on the Golden Gate Bridge for an end to U.S. military aid to Israel. A year later, they are still facing trumped up felony charges and an unprecedented $162,554 restitution claim from the Golden Gate Bridge District. Because of Bridge District’s high restitution claim, the GG26's charges cannot be lowered or dropped, putting them on the path to trial.This will cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars, far more than the restitution claim itself! Send an email below to the Board members demanding that they drop the $162,554 restitution claim.
The Astroturf Agenda with Dean… - Dystopia Now
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Podcast Episode · Dystopia Now · September 5, 2025 · 46m
Retrospective: Democratic Socialism in Action - 5 Years in Office Fighting for SF's Working Class
Learn About My Housing Record
SF Lawmaker EXPOSES Centrist Dems' Latest Scheme
Katie talks about the political origins, funding & Trump connections of the so-called “abundance movement” with tenants rights attorney and former San Franci...
Mayor Eliminates Successful Public Safety Program
The Community Ambassador Program (CAP) in San Francisco, a successful alternative to policing, faces imminent shutdown under Mayor Daniel Lurie and the new conservative Board of Supervisors. This innovative program, operated by the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs (OCEIA), has transf
Rent Control in San Francisco
5 Ways You Can Protect Immigrants from ICE
Effective strategies to stand against ICE raids and support immigrant communities in San Francisco. This article outlines five actionable ways to protect your neighbors from unjust deportations, including supporting local defense organizations, participating in protests, knowing your rights, leverag
SF YIMBY's Push to Abolish Developer Fees Threatens Affordable Housing in Hayes Valley — Dean Preston
SF YIMBY is mobilizing to abolish developer fees that fund affordable housing in Hayes Valley, following opposition from Grow SF staffers against housing on Parcel K. This proposed legislation threatens to eliminate crucial funding and the Citizens Advisory Committee that supports affordable housing
Statement on Mayor’s Cruel RV Ban
San Francisco Housing Policy is Stuck in 1979
Statement: No ICE in Our Sanctuary City
Power Grab: Mayor Lurie is Trying to Rewrite Prop C to Take Funds Away from Affordable Housing — Dean Preston
Three Ways to Actually Address the Housing Crisis
Defunding Muni: How Billionaires Are Privatizing San Francisco's Public Transit System
Statement on ICE Protests
Why San Francisco's Homelessness Strategy Fails: The Political Game of Whack-a-Mole
Prop I Funded Social Housing. Mayor Breed Blocked It. Will Mayor Lurie Deliver?
Mass Arrest Strategy is Predictably Failing as SF Overdose Deaths Rise 50%
Finally, Oversight of Police – A Breakthrough and an Opportunity for Desperately Needed Change
Millions Wasted On SFPD Overtime Abuse – Hearing This Week
Muni Service Cuts Aren’t Really about Budget Deficits, It’s About Shrinking Our Public Transit System
The Abundance “Movement” is Trickle-Down Repackaged
Silicon Valley vs. San Francisco Socialists
Opinion: When SF Democrats start to sound like Trump
Opinion: Rolling over to billionaires from Washington to the Fillmore
Safeway’s desertion of the Fillmore has happened before
10 Ways to Fight Fascism in San Francisco
Performance Audit of San Francisco Police Department Overtime
Report on Social Housing Viability in San Francisco
SFPD Overtime: Waste, Potential Fraud and Little Impact on Crime
San Francisco's Roadmap to Solving our Opioid Crisis: 4Pillars4Success - READ THE FULL REPORT
YIMBY Lawsuit Over SF Supervisor Dean Preston’s Housing Record Is Thrown Out | KQED
Our ceasefire resolution passes!
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