BeyondChron

Welcome to Beyond Chron, where we amplify the voices often overlooked by mainstream media. Established in 2004, our platform focuses on political and cultural topics that are frequently misrepresented or neglected. Beyond Chron offers insightful analysis of the pressing issues of our time. Published by the Tenderloin Housing Clinic in San Francisco, our editor is Randy Shaw, a dedicated activist with a long history in the city. He has authored five books on activism, including his latest work, "The Tenderloin: Sex, Crime, and Resistance in the Heart of San Francisco." His other notable publications include "The Activist’s Handbook: Winning Social Change in the 21st Century" and "Beyond the Fields: Cesar Chavez, the UFW and the Struggle for Justice in the 21st Century." For more than ten years, Beyond Chron has served as a vital resource for progressives seeking reliable information, challenging mainstream narratives, and fostering support for progressive initiatives. If you would like to contribute an article for our publication, please reach out to us using our feedback option.

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“White With Fear” Review

1 week ago | beyondchron.org | Peter Wong

Too bad Andrew Goldberg’s anger-inducing documentary “White With Fear” doesn’t end with an image of disgraced former president Richard M. Nixon laughing at the viewer. It was Nixon who first rode to campaign success by exploiting white voters’ fears about race without needing to use openly racist insults. He sadly wasn’t the last such political candidate to employ this technique (e.g. Willie Horton ads).
What's Next After No Kings Protests?

1 week ago | beyondchron.org | Randy Shaw

I had a great time at Saturday’s No Kings protest. It was inspiring seeing photos of similar actions across the nation. Anti-Trump forces are great at mobilizing rallies. Now the focus should be on expanding grassroots organizing. It’s the best strategy to win over Trump voters and others who have yet to join the opposition. Organizing shapes public attitudes. So does the lack of organizing. The November 2024 election further confirmed this.
Will Cuomo Be New York City's Next Mayor?

2 weeks ago | beyondchron.org | Randy Shaw

If polls are correct, disgraced former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is the favorite to become New York City’s next mayor. How is this possible? Cuomo resigned as New York Governor in 2021 after the Attorney General found that he sexually harassed 11 women. These scandals have cost New York taxpayers nearly $60 million. Do New York City Democrats really not care about this? Are they not troubled that Cuomo is a man of “towering arrogance and egotism“?
New Book Details How U.S. Normalized Homelessness

3 weeks ago | beyondchron.org | Randy Shaw

Forty-Plus Years of Federal InactionPrior to 1982 the United States had no widespread visible homelessness since the Great Depression. Since 1982 homelessness has exploded. What happened? Why has the United States normalized nearly a million people living without homes even during economic boom times? Maria Foscarinis, a longtime activist and attorney representing the unhoused, answers this question in And Housing For All: The Fight to End Homelessness in America.
Did SF Falsely Obtain $18.2 Million in State Housing Funds?

3 weeks ago | beyondchron.org | Randy Shaw

City Uses Permanent Housing Project as ShelterSan Francisco got $18.2 million in state funds to convert a former tourist hotel at 685 Ellis into permanent supportive housing. Yet it still operates as a shelter. Why?
Reviews From SF DocFest 2025

1 month ago | beyondchron.org | Peter Wong

Who knew talking about when to use “who” vs. “whom” could be a basis for emotional connection? Yet these and other grammar questions provide the wellspring for repeated conversational magic throughout SF DocFest’s entertaining and educational Opening Night Film, Brandt Johnson’s “Rebel With A Clause.”Grammarian Ellen Jovin began her Grammar Table project on a Manhattan sidewalk in 2018.
Trump’s War on Federal Workers

1 month ago | beyondchron.org | Martin Bennett

The Trump administration has launched an unprecedented assault on federal workers, their unions, and the entire American labor movement. According to Randy Irwin, President of the National Federation of Federal Employees, “This is the biggest attack on collective bargaining rights in the history of our country.” If not halted, the administration’s actions threaten essential federal programs and public services and will undermine fundamental labor rights for all workers.
Latina Empowerment Group Celebrates 20 Years

1 month ago | beyondchron.org | Randy Shaw

La Voz Latina’s Huge Impact“I have lived in the Tenderloin for over 8 years as a community leader for La Voz Latina. This program has been a blessing to my family. Not only did it help me, but my life has changed since I became a Voz Latina Community Leader. Now I have more contact with the community, and learned new skills and knowledge.”— Mercedes HernándezLa Voz Latina, which empowers immigrant families in San Francisco’s Tenderloin, celebrates its 20th Anniversary this week.
SFPD’s Assistant Chief David Lazar, Community Hero, Retires

1 month ago | beyondchron.org | Randy Shaw

A San Francisco ChampionDavid Lazar ends a 33-year career with the San Francisco Police Department this week. He leaves as among the most acclaimed members of the SFPD in its modern history; from Chinatown to the Tenderloin to SOMA, many see Lazar as a community hero. A Steady PathLazar is a 4th generation San Franciscan who grew up in the Sunset and Richmond Districts. His mother was a police dispatcher.
The Tenderloin is Bouncing Back

1 month ago | beyondchron.org | Randy Shaw

The Historic Tenderloin is RevivingThe Tenderloin’s had a rough five years. COVID reversed it’s progress and City Hall then used the neighborhood as a drug containment zone. But progress has resumed.