David Knowles
@writerknowles.bsky.social
Deputy Opinion Page editor for @sfchronicle.com. https://www.amazon.com/Remembering-Remember-World-Trade-Center-ebook/dp/B09B8PTPHC
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Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is ‘crying out’
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is ‘crying out’
Pope Leo XIV on Monday urged countries at United Nations climate talks to take “concrete actions” to stop climate change that is threatening the planet.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is ‘crying out’
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The lawsuit says the ban, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will make immigration agents and others vulnerable to potential harassment and violence.
Trump administration sues California over ban on masked immigration agents
The lawsuit says the ban, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will make immigration agents and others vulnerable to potential harassment and violence.
bit.ly
November 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The lawsuit says the ban, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will make immigration agents and others vulnerable to potential harassment and violence.
"Let’s hope Lurie has learned the perils of pandering to those who were never going to be satisfied by a gesture of appeasement."
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After the Alcaraz fiasco, Mayor Lurie should stop trying to appease Sunset District activists
OPINION: Mayor Lurie should learn from his mistakes in picking Beya Alcaraz to replace recalled Supervisor Joel Engardio — and stop pandering to activists in the Sunset.
www.sfchronicle.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
"Let’s hope Lurie has learned the perils of pandering to those who were never going to be satisfied by a gesture of appeasement."
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Scoop: Jaime Harrison is launching what he calls a 7-figure battle plan to boost Dems in rural areas in 2026 races. His working theory is this cycle will be like 2006, when Dems won in red places. His targets, plus an early ad he has hitting Nancy Mace 👀
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Jaime Harrison launches 7-figure push to boost Democrats in rural areas in 2026 races
Former DNC Chair Jaime Harrison is launching what he calls a seven-figure campaign aimed at “expanding the map” for Democrats in rural areas and small towns
www.nbcnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Scoop: Jaime Harrison is launching what he calls a 7-figure battle plan to boost Dems in rural areas in 2026 races. His working theory is this cycle will be like 2006, when Dems won in red places. His targets, plus an early ad he has hitting Nancy Mace 👀
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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Eric Swalwell’s campaign for California governor looks inevitable
Eric Swalwell’s campaign for California governor looks inevitable
A fundraising page for the U.S. representative's gubernatorial campaign was posted on the Democratic platform ActBlue before being taken down Sunday.
dlvr.it
November 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Eric Swalwell’s campaign for California governor looks inevitable
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BREAKING: Magistrate orders DOJ to turn over grand jury materials to Comey, finding real prospect that "government misconduct" may have tainted the case.
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
BREAKING: Magistrate orders DOJ to turn over grand jury materials to Comey, finding real prospect that "government misconduct" may have tainted the case.
Marjorie Taylor Greene beat Trump.
November 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene beat Trump.
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New foreign student enrollment in the US fell 17% this fall www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
How foreign student enrollment is shifting in the U.S., in 6 charts
Foreign student enrollment in U.S. colleges has stalled, with a 17 percent decline in new students this fall after Trump policy changes, a key survey shows.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
New foreign student enrollment in the US fell 17% this fall www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Why on Earth is Karen Bass against new housing in LA? www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
Los Angeles desperately needs new housing. So why are its politicians still fighting SB79?
OPINION: “By halting the development of new homes and fighting the state’s attempts to reform zoning, L.A. officials risk repeating mistakes from the past,” Justin Ray writes.
www.sfchronicle.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Why on Earth is Karen Bass against new housing in LA? www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
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He knew he was going to lose this particular vote. Full stop. He lost this vote before it will be conducted. He is leaving a caveat of *legally entitled.* He’s done everything he can to prevent the release. And he still will. It’s an obvious lie for him to say he doesn’t care.
November 17, 2025 at 3:56 AM
He knew he was going to lose this particular vote. Full stop. He lost this vote before it will be conducted. He is leaving a caveat of *legally entitled.* He’s done everything he can to prevent the release. And he still will. It’s an obvious lie for him to say he doesn’t care.
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BITCOIN WIPES OUT 2025 GAINS AS CRYPTO BEAR DEEPENS
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
BITCOIN WIPES OUT 2025 GAINS AS CRYPTO BEAR DEEPENS
Lol.
BREAKING: President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal.
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump says House Republicans should vote to release files involving the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Lol.
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I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
Olivia Nuzzi will be playing Olivia Nuzzi in the movie.
November 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Olivia Nuzzi will be playing Olivia Nuzzi in the movie.
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Trump withdraws support for longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene reut.rs/47WmNoh
Trump withdraws support for longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene
President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday, citing her recent criticism of his agenda in a notable rupture between Trump and one of his most outspoken congressional allies.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Trump withdraws support for longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene reut.rs/47WmNoh
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Love 2 go to the doctor and not know what body part they’re analyzing
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Love 2 go to the doctor and not know what body part they’re analyzing
I thought tariffs were good.
Breaking news: President Trump issued an executive order rolling back tariffs on certain agricultural products — including beef, tomatoes and coffee — in the most significant shift of the president's “reciprocal tariffs.”
Trump repeals tariffs on some foods as Americans face high grocery prices
President rolls back import levies on beef, tomatoes, coffee and a host of other agricultural goods after administration officials signaled coming changes aimed at addressing consumer complaints about...
wapo.st
November 15, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I thought tariffs were good.
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No, it doesn’t kill women or cause divorce.
The many problems with the FDA’s big menopause announcement
No, it doesn't kill women or cause divorce.
www.motherjones.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:14 AM
No, it doesn’t kill women or cause divorce.
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It couldn’t be any more clear. This is all about standing up to the bully. Americans didn’t sign up for rule by the rich and powerful or rule by a strongman joycevance.substack.com/p/prosecutin...
Prosecuting Comey
Today, in Alexandria, Virginia, a senior federal judge from South Carolina, Cameron Currie, heard oral argument on consolidated motions filed by former FBI Director Jim Comey and New York Attorney Gen...
joycevance.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
It couldn’t be any more clear. This is all about standing up to the bully. Americans didn’t sign up for rule by the rich and powerful or rule by a strongman joycevance.substack.com/p/prosecutin...
Good thing Trump is having Bondi investigate Dems.
November 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Good thing Trump is having Bondi investigate Dems.
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Count the ways they’re corrupting DOJ: Presidents don’t direct AG’s to open criminal cases, especially ones designating only Dems for investigation when POTUS himself is involved. DOJ doesn’t publicize criminal investigations & the AG definitely doesn’t assign them on Twitter.
November 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Count the ways they’re corrupting DOJ: Presidents don’t direct AG’s to open criminal cases, especially ones designating only Dems for investigation when POTUS himself is involved. DOJ doesn’t publicize criminal investigations & the AG definitely doesn’t assign them on Twitter.
The funny thing about these investigations is that they imply that the newly released emails are credible, which is a problem for a guy named Trump.
Trump calls for probes into Bill Clinton and JPMorgan over ties to Epstein on.ft.com/4oOQKOE
Trump calls for probes into Bill Clinton and JPMorgan over ties to Epstein
Investigations come as US president’s own links to the late child sex offender roil his supporters
on.ft.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The funny thing about these investigations is that they imply that the newly released emails are credible, which is a problem for a guy named Trump.
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Only 29% of Americans support using the U.S. military to kill suspected drug traffickers without a judge or court being involved, a rebuke of President Donald Trump's strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Only 29% of Americans support using the U.S. military to kill suspected drug traffickers without a judge or court being involved, a rebuke of President Donald Trump's strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
www.reuters.com/world/us/jus...
www.reuters.com/world/us/jus...
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The cold snap made the headlines, but the warmth in the nation’s middle now will fly by the radar.
70 heat records in jeopardy today (record highs and record warm lows) with temps 20-30 degrees above normal.
A pleasant break before the winter chill sets in.
70 heat records in jeopardy today (record highs and record warm lows) with temps 20-30 degrees above normal.
A pleasant break before the winter chill sets in.
November 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The cold snap made the headlines, but the warmth in the nation’s middle now will fly by the radar.
70 heat records in jeopardy today (record highs and record warm lows) with temps 20-30 degrees above normal.
A pleasant break before the winter chill sets in.
70 heat records in jeopardy today (record highs and record warm lows) with temps 20-30 degrees above normal.
A pleasant break before the winter chill sets in.
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Awful: Trump's boat bombings are now being justified by a new legal memo that relies on WH's own determinations as evidence. Memo also says people can't be prosecuted for the killings. But that reveals WH knows there's legal vulnerability here, Ds tell me.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
Trump Boat Bombings Darken as Secret Memo Reveals Holes in Legal Case
A new White House memo argues that those carrying out the boat attacks can’t be prosecuted. Why? Because the White House says so!
newrepublic.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Awful: Trump's boat bombings are now being justified by a new legal memo that relies on WH's own determinations as evidence. Memo also says people can't be prosecuted for the killings. But that reveals WH knows there's legal vulnerability here, Ds tell me.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2032...