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Laura Wenus

San Francisco

Multimedia Journalist at Freelance

Multimedia journalist. Previously: @FifthandMission from @sfchronicle; @sfnext podcast; @sfcivic from @SFPublicPress; @kalw; @MLNow.

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  • Organizers Mobilize as SF Student, Grads Lose Visas

    1 week ago | sfpublicpress.org | Laura Wenus

    The visas of a student and four recent graduates of San Francisco State University have been terminated, according to a university statement. The revocations are the latest in a spate of visa cancellations by the Trump administration, which has targeted permanent residents and visa holders in retaliation against their involvement in political organizing and demonstrations. There is no indication that the San Francisco State students were involved in any activism.

  • Prop E, creates a task force to reduce the number of commissions, explained in 60 seconds

    Oct 10, 2024 | missionlocal.org | Laura Wenus

    Proposition E is a direct competitor to Proposition D. It, however, focuses on trimming commissions and does not give the mayor or police chief more power. If both pass, the prop with the most votes goes into effect. Learn more in 60 seconds. Then, vote. Prop E 60 seconds explainer video. Video by Laura Wenus.

  • Prop A, a $790 million school bond explained in 55-seconds

    Oct 9, 2024 | missionlocal.org | Laura Wenus

    Mission Local produces enterprise reporting on San Francisco's most critical issues: police reform, corruption, public health, housing and homelessness. Learn more about us, and donate below keep us reporting.

  • Listen: Food banks helped the Bay Area get through the pandemic. Now they’re struggling

    Oct 18, 2023 | sfchronicle.com | Laura Wenus

    As demand for food support skyrocketed during the early days of the pandemic, Bay Area food banks redoubled their efforts, boosting food distribution and adding services. Years later, the need remains high, even as pandemic-era funding sources run dry. Reporter Carolyn Said tells host Laura Wenus why the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank will be paring back its services, and how that might affect clients.

  • Former poster child for accused men now on trial for murder

    Oct 16, 2023 | sfchronicle.com | Matthias Gafni |Laura Wenus

    After Navy veteran Joseph Carl Roberts was expelled from Savannah State University amid accusations of sexual harassment, he became a poster child for men claiming they were falsely accused and successfully lobbied for rollbacks to Obama-era Title IX reforms. That activism earned him national media attention and a seat on a local Republican committee in San Francisco.

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Laura Wenus
Laura Wenus @LauraWenus
2 Nov 24

Yes, this election is around the corner, but a lot can get done in a few days. Shaniqua McClendon from @votesaveamerica shares a few actions — including just talking to friends and family. People trust people they know. Listen: https://t.co/g0sYk4yDRa

Laura Wenus
Laura Wenus @LauraWenus
16 Feb 24

RT @MLNow: THIS FRIDAY Prop. E is on the ballot in March, promising a slew of changes to SFPD policy. Join our own @EskSF in conversation…

Laura Wenus
Laura Wenus @LauraWenus
7 Dec 23

RT @SteelandBallast: Right now! Join @nate_rosenfield and I for an AMA about a group of Mississippi sheriffs deputies known as the “Goon Sq…