Harry Mok
@harrymok.bsky.social
Assistant editor and columnist for the Opinion section of the San Francisco Chronicle. https://www.sfchronicle.com/author/harry-mok/
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Harry Mok
@harrymok.bsky.social
· Mar 22
What one of America’s oldest Chinese restaurant can teach us right now
The sale of the Chicago Cafe could be the final chapter of an immigrant story that helped change American culture.
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The sale of the Chicago Cafe could be the final chapter of an immigrant story that helped change American culture. My column @sfchronicle.com tinyurl.com/Chicago-Cafe
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In his weekly column, Emil Amok Guillermo discusses what Beya Alcaraz's short stint as San Francisco supervisor means for the Filipino community in the city.
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Op-Ed: Beya Alcaraz and Mayor Daniel Lurie's failure – AsAmNews
by Emil Amok Guillermo I’m a San Franciscan in exile, so you’ll want to hear my perspective on the historic elimination of the first Filipino supervisor in San Francisco history. But first, my live on...
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November 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
In his weekly column, Emil Amok Guillermo discusses what Beya Alcaraz's short stint as San Francisco supervisor means for the Filipino community in the city.
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SF Mayor Lurie swung for the fences and whiffed in appointing Beya Alcaraz as supervisor. My column in the SF Chronicle
Lurie’s Sunset supervisor pick was the biggest whiff of his political career. Now what?
OPINION: San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s “Family Zoning” plan faces fierce opposition in the Sunset. Finding a candidate who supports it without drawing the ire of residents isn’t easy.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
SF Mayor Lurie swung for the fences and whiffed in appointing Beya Alcaraz as supervisor. My column in the SF Chronicle
SF Mayor Lurie swung for the fences and whiffed in appointing Beya Alcaraz as supervisor. My column in the SF Chronicle www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/arti...
Lurie’s Sunset supervisor pick was the biggest whiff of his political career. Now what?
OPINION: San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s “Family Zoning” plan faces fierce opposition in the Sunset. Finding a candidate who supports it without drawing the ire of residents isn’t easy.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:31 PM
SF Mayor Lurie swung for the fences and whiffed in appointing Beya Alcaraz as supervisor. My column in the SF Chronicle www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/arti...
Can Cantonese survive?
It’s the language of S.F.’s first Chinese immigrants. Can it survive another generation?
As Mandarin becomes increasingly favored both in China and the Bay Area, Cantonese defenders are grappling with threats to the language.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Can Cantonese survive?
President Trump’s misguided war on DEI is targeting programs at minority-serving institutions that help 1st generation & low-income college students across the country. My column @sfchronicle.com
The same group that sued Harvard on behalf of Asian Americans is now killing Bay Area college API programs
OPINION: President Trump’s misguided war on DEI is targeting programs at minority-serving institutions that help college students across the country, Harry Mok writes.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
President Trump’s misguided war on DEI is targeting programs at minority-serving institutions that help 1st generation & low-income college students across the country. My column @sfchronicle.com
Two Sunset District business owners say trying to reopen the Great Highway will prolong bitterness and divisiveness in the SF neighborhood @sfchronicle.com
We’re small business owners in the Sunset. Reopening the Great Highway is the last thing we need
OPINION: Some candidates hoping to replace Supervisor Joel Engardio are pledging to reopen the Great Highway and close Sunset Dunes park. That’s a mistake, Britt-Marie Alm and Poppy Gilman write.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Two Sunset District business owners say trying to reopen the Great Highway will prolong bitterness and divisiveness in the SF neighborhood @sfchronicle.com
Is Democratic gerrymandering justified?
Are you ready to vote on Prop 50? Join the discussion on its pros and cons
OPINION: Does Prop 50’s gerrymandering of congressional districts to favor Democrats pull California down to Trump’s level?
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October 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Is Democratic gerrymandering justified?
Did the Engardio recall wake SF's "sleeping giant" voter bloc? My columm @sfchronicle.com
Did Joel Engardio’s recall finally wake up San Francisco’s ‘sleeping giant’?
OPINION: With the recall of District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio, San Francisco’s Chinese American voters are flexing their power. Will it last?
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September 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Did the Engardio recall wake SF's "sleeping giant" voter bloc? My columm @sfchronicle.com
After today's recall election of SF Supervisor Joel Engardio, can he or his replacement function in this district? My column @sfchronicle.com
Whatever happens in Tuesday’s Engardio recall, don’t expect tensions to subside in the Sunset
OPINION: Even if Supervisor Joel Engardio survives the recall, it’s going to be tough for him, or any potential replacement, to function, columnist Harry Mok writes.
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September 16, 2025 at 11:56 PM
After today's recall election of SF Supervisor Joel Engardio, can he or his replacement function in this district? My column @sfchronicle.com
Tuesday’s election in SF’s Sunset District will decide whether Supervisor Joel Engardio will keep his job. It will also hopefully end what seems like a season of rage in the neighborhood. My column @sfchronicle.com www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/arti...
Whatever happens in Tuesday’s Engardio recall, don’t expect tensions to subside in the Sunset
OPINION: Even if Supervisor Joel Engardio survives the recall, it’s going to be tough for him, or any potential replacement, to function, columnist Harry Mok writes.
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September 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Tuesday’s election in SF’s Sunset District will decide whether Supervisor Joel Engardio will keep his job. It will also hopefully end what seems like a season of rage in the neighborhood. My column @sfchronicle.com www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/arti...
I write about change in SF’s Sunset District, where families have long sought relatively affordable single-family homes & a quieter lifestyle. These days, things are neither affordable nor particularly sleepy my opinion column @sfchronicle.com www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/arti...
This might be the real reason Joel Engardio is facing recall in the S.F.’s Sunset District
OPINION: “Back in the day, the Sunset was San Francisco’s more affordable, sleepy neighborhood. Now, it’s neither,” Harry Mok writes.
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August 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I write about change in SF’s Sunset District, where families have long sought relatively affordable single-family homes & a quieter lifestyle. These days, things are neither affordable nor particularly sleepy my opinion column @sfchronicle.com www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/arti...
An analysis of traffic data since the Great Highway's closure in SF by the Chronicle shows some slowdowns, while some roads are faster.
Has the Great Highway closure led to a traffic nightmare? This is the most complete data yet
New data analyzed by the Chronicle paints a complicated and granular picture of how the Great Highway’s closure has affected traffic in the surrounding SF neighborhoods.
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June 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
An analysis of traffic data since the Great Highway's closure in SF by the Chronicle shows some slowdowns, while some roads are faster.
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I’m Harry Mok, and starting this week on Thursdays, I’ll be your guide for content from the Chronicle’s Opinion section.
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June 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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My news side colleagues wrote about the success of Japantown and Stonestown malls and the lessons they offer.
These San Francisco malls are experiencing a ‘renaissance’ that defies the doom loop. Their secret: Asian focused retail and restaurants
These S.F. malls are experiencing a ‘renaissance’ that defies the doom loop. Here’s their secret
These San Francisco malls are experiencing a ‘renaissance’ that defies the doom loop. Their secret: Asian focused retail and restaurants
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June 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
My news side colleagues wrote about the success of Japantown and Stonestown malls and the lessons they offer.
Navy to rename ship named after Harvey Milk
Trump reportedly to strip Harvey Milk name off naval vessel
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders the Navy to take the very rare step of stripping the name of slain San Francisco gay rights icon off ship.
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June 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Navy to rename ship named after Harvey Milk
Recall of SF Supervisor Joel Engardio is apparently on @sfchronicle.com
Engardio recall to make S.F. ballot with enough signatures verified, organizers say
Organizers of the recall campaign against the San Francisco supervisor say election officials verified more than 99% of signatures.
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May 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Recall of SF Supervisor Joel Engardio is apparently on @sfchronicle.com
Sunset Dunes could get SF Supervisor @joelengardio.bsky.social recalled. Politics aside, the new park is doing great. My column @sfchronicle.com tinyurl.com/sunsetdunes
People love the new Great Highway park. Do they love it enough to spare Supervisor Joel Engardio?
Sunset Dunes park may get a San Francisco supervisor recalled. Politics aside, it’s doing well.
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May 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Sunset Dunes could get SF Supervisor @joelengardio.bsky.social recalled. Politics aside, the new park is doing great. My column @sfchronicle.com tinyurl.com/sunsetdunes
Sunset Dunes could get SF Supervisor @joelengardio.bsky.social recalled. Politics aside, the new park is doing great. My column @sfchronicle.com tinyurl.com/sunsetdunes
People love the new Great Highway park. Do they love it enough to spare Supervisor Joel Engardio?
Sunset Dunes park may get a San Francisco supervisor recalled. Politics aside, it’s doing well.
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May 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Sunset Dunes could get SF Supervisor @joelengardio.bsky.social recalled. Politics aside, the new park is doing great. My column @sfchronicle.com tinyurl.com/sunsetdunes
History repeating itself
May 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
History repeating itself
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Political consultant David Ho said it’s troubling to see tech oligarchs and other big political donors “rile up” Chinese Americans for the district attorney and school board recall but not support the community on other issues. My column @sfchronicle.com
Did S.F. moderates ‘rile up’ Chinese Americans on recalls only to abandon them?
Supervisor Joel Engardio is the target of a populist revolt, though it’s not drawing the same political firepower as previous recalls.
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May 6, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Political consultant David Ho said it’s troubling to see tech oligarchs and other big political donors “rile up” Chinese Americans for the district attorney and school board recall but not support the community on other issues. My column @sfchronicle.com
Political consultant David Ho said it’s troubling to see tech oligarchs and other big political donors “rile up” Chinese Americans for the district attorney and school board recall but not support the community on other issues. My column @sfchronicle.com
Did S.F. moderates ‘rile up’ Chinese Americans on recalls only to abandon them?
Supervisor Joel Engardio is the target of a populist revolt, though it’s not drawing the same political firepower as previous recalls.
www.sfchronicle.com
May 6, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Political consultant David Ho said it’s troubling to see tech oligarchs and other big political donors “rile up” Chinese Americans for the district attorney and school board recall but not support the community on other issues. My column @sfchronicle.com
Teacher Eric Gustafson said the move reflected a broader effort to stifle Lowell student journalists and their First Amendment rights.
S.F. journalism teacher says he was reassigned over a controversial story in Lowell’s student paper
S.F. journalism teacher says he was reassigned over a controversial story in Lowell’s student paper
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April 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Teacher Eric Gustafson said the move reflected a broader effort to stifle Lowell student journalists and their First Amendment rights.
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Barbara Lee wins Oakland mayoral race
Barbara Lee took an insurmountable lead in the Oakland mayoral race in the latest vote count Friday.
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April 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Barbara Lee is Oakland’s new mayor www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
Don't panic -- yet.
Should I touch my 401(k)? What to do as tariffs go up and the market drops
The markets reeled Thursday from President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcements. Amid the turmoil, what should you be doing with your 401(k)?
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April 4, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Don't panic -- yet.
127 years ago today, Wong Kim Ark's Supreme Court victory affirmed birthright citizenship. Norman Wong writes about his family's legacy in a @sfchronicle op-ed buff.ly/sS3HrgX
How my ancestor fought for — and won — birthright citizenship for Americans
Trump is threatening birthright citizenship, the Constitutional right my predecessor Wong Kim Ark fought for in 1898 in a landmark Supreme Court case.
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March 29, 2025 at 1:32 AM
127 years ago today, Wong Kim Ark's Supreme Court victory affirmed birthright citizenship. Norman Wong writes about his family's legacy in a @sfchronicle op-ed buff.ly/sS3HrgX