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What the Beya Alcaraz Saga Tells Us About Daniel Lurie - The Phoenix Project
The Phoenix Review offers news and commentary on the proposed right-wing takeover of San Francisco. Learn more about the billionaire agenda in short takes from the city’s savviest political observers.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Lurie may take a bruise but move on; Alcaraz faces lasting fallout and possible legal trouble. The episode dents Lurie’s competence narrative and renews questions about his judgment—echoing concerns raised by his choice of Sam Altman for his transition team.
November 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Lurie may take a bruise but move on; Alcaraz faces lasting fallout and possible legal trouble. The episode dents Lurie’s competence narrative and renews questions about his judgment—echoing concerns raised by his choice of Sam Altman for his transition team.
Alcaraz resigned just eight days in—making her one of the shortest-tenured supervisors in city history. Critics say Lurie’s office failed to vet her, pushing an unprepared woman into a high-profile role and leaving her to bear the fallout alone.
November 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Alcaraz resigned just eight days in—making her one of the shortest-tenured supervisors in city history. Critics say Lurie’s office failed to vet her, pushing an unprepared woman into a high-profile role and leaving her to bear the fallout alone.
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The Mystery of Saikat Chakrabarti - The Phoenix Project
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November 20, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Even his ties to AOC are less substantial than advertised, with the congresswoman silent on his run. As Supervisor Connie Chan enters the race, Chakrabarti faces growing scrutiny over contradictory positions that may hinder his bid to become SF’s next progressive standard-bearer.
November 20, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Even his ties to AOC are less substantial than advertised, with the congresswoman silent on his run. As Supervisor Connie Chan enters the race, Chakrabarti faces growing scrutiny over contradictory positions that may hinder his bid to become SF’s next progressive standard-bearer.
Roughly 70% of his campaign is self-funded, with most outside donations coming from wealthy tech figures. His prior support for Bilal Mahmood and Michael Lai — candidates aligned with SF’s right flank — undercuts his progressive branding, as does his vote for Daniel Lurie.
November 20, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Roughly 70% of his campaign is self-funded, with most outside donations coming from wealthy tech figures. His prior support for Bilal Mahmood and Michael Lai — candidates aligned with SF’s right flank — undercuts his progressive branding, as does his vote for Daniel Lurie.
Chakrabarti contrasts sharply with rival Scott Wiener, pledging no corporate money and offering charisma over specificity. Yet his own record troubles critics: limited involvement in local progressive causes and a tech-elite résumé that mirrors the city’s conservative donor class.
November 20, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Chakrabarti contrasts sharply with rival Scott Wiener, pledging no corporate money and offering charisma over specificity. Yet his own record troubles critics: limited involvement in local progressive causes and a tech-elite résumé that mirrors the city’s conservative donor class.
Cheng and Neighbors were fined nearly $54,000 by SF’s Ethics Commission for campaign finance violations. For a candidate pitching outsider status, Wolff sure seems to have deep ties to some powerful political insiders.
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Cheng and Neighbors were fined nearly $54,000 by SF’s Ethics Commission for campaign finance violations. For a candidate pitching outsider status, Wolff sure seems to have deep ties to some powerful political insiders.
Cheng now works on Wolff’s campaign. He told Politico Wolff plans to spend up to $5 million to win, combining his personal wealth with support from affluent donors.
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Cheng now works on Wolff’s campaign. He told Politico Wolff plans to spend up to $5 million to win, combining his personal wealth with support from affluent donors.
Another close Wolff ally is Jay Cheng, executive director of Neighbors for a Better San Francisco—a group backed by GOP donor William Oberndorf. It led the 2022 recall of progressive SF officials.
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Another close Wolff ally is Jay Cheng, executive director of Neighbors for a Better San Francisco—a group backed by GOP donor William Oberndorf. It led the 2022 recall of progressive SF officials.
In 2011, Wolff—a former chess grandmaster—founded Grandmaster Capital, a hedge fund in which Thiel was an early investor. The two reportedly bonded over chess. The fund closed in 2015.
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
In 2011, Wolff—a former chess grandmaster—founded Grandmaster Capital, a hedge fund in which Thiel was an early investor. The two reportedly bonded over chess. The fund closed in 2015.
Thiel is also known for backing controversial ideas. He’s a supporter of Curtis Yarvin, who has called for tech elites to abandon democracy and form their own sovereign states.
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Thiel is also known for backing controversial ideas. He’s a supporter of Curtis Yarvin, who has called for tech elites to abandon democracy and form their own sovereign states.
Vance and Thiel met at Yale Law in 2011. Vance has since described Thiel’s guest lecture there as “the most significant moment of my time.” Their alliance helped launch Vance’s political career.
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Vance and Thiel met at Yale Law in 2011. Vance has since described Thiel’s guest lecture there as “the most significant moment of my time.” Their alliance helped launch Vance’s political career.
Among them: Peter Thiel, billionaire tech investor and early Trump backer. Thiel bankrolled JD Vance’s Senate run and was part of the push to make Vance Donald Trump’s 2024 running mate.
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Among them: Peter Thiel, billionaire tech investor and early Trump backer. Thiel bankrolled JD Vance’s Senate run and was part of the push to make Vance Donald Trump’s 2024 running mate.
In 2011, Wolff—a former chess grandmaster—founded Grandmaster Capital, a hedge fund in which Thiel was an early investor. The two reportedly bonded over chess. The fund closed in 2015.
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
In 2011, Wolff—a former chess grandmaster—founded Grandmaster Capital, a hedge fund in which Thiel was an early investor. The two reportedly bonded over chess. The fund closed in 2015.
Thiel is also known for backing controversial ideas. He’s a supporter of Curtis Yarvin, who has called for tech elites to abandon democracy and form their own sovereign states.
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Thiel is also known for backing controversial ideas. He’s a supporter of Curtis Yarvin, who has called for tech elites to abandon democracy and form their own sovereign states.
Vance and Thiel met at Yale Law in 2011. Vance has since described Thiel’s guest lecture there as “the most significant moment of my time.” Their alliance helped launch Vance’s political career.
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Vance and Thiel met at Yale Law in 2011. Vance has since described Thiel’s guest lecture there as “the most significant moment of my time.” Their alliance helped launch Vance’s political career.
Among them: Peter Thiel, billionaire tech investor and early Trump backer. Thiel bankrolled JD Vance’s Senate run and was part of the push to make Vance Donald Trump’s 2024 running mate.
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Among them: Peter Thiel, billionaire tech investor and early Trump backer. Thiel bankrolled JD Vance’s Senate run and was part of the push to make Vance Donald Trump’s 2024 running mate.
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School Closures and a Real Estate Grab - The Phoenix Project
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November 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Schools targeted for closure disproportionately served low-income Black and Latine students—after years of disinvestment. Critics say billionaire-backed school-choice advocates seek to privatize public assets, turning campuses into charter sites or real estate deals.
November 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Schools targeted for closure disproportionately served low-income Black and Latine students—after years of disinvestment. Critics say billionaire-backed school-choice advocates seek to privatize public assets, turning campuses into charter sites or real estate deals.