Dean Preston
@deanpreston.bsky.social
Former legislator, democratic socialist, housing advocate, founder of Tenants Together. He/Him. Opinions my own, reposts not endorsements.
Here’s the Mayor celebrating that the head of Blackstone is saying buy real estate in San Francisco 🤦♂️
Predatory real estate firms like Blackstone are the problem, not the solution.
Let’s lower the rent, stop evictions, and create affordable homes instead of encouraging more real estate speculation
Predatory real estate firms like Blackstone are the problem, not the solution.
Let’s lower the rent, stop evictions, and create affordable homes instead of encouraging more real estate speculation
November 15, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Here’s the Mayor celebrating that the head of Blackstone is saying buy real estate in San Francisco 🤦♂️
Predatory real estate firms like Blackstone are the problem, not the solution.
Let’s lower the rent, stop evictions, and create affordable homes instead of encouraging more real estate speculation
Predatory real estate firms like Blackstone are the problem, not the solution.
Let’s lower the rent, stop evictions, and create affordable homes instead of encouraging more real estate speculation
Lurie’s latest move tracks Section 3 of Trump’s executive order (“Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets”).
Given the timing of Lurie’s latest announcement, media should ask Lurie whether he and Trump discussed this initiative in their Oct 22 phone call.
Given the timing of Lurie’s latest announcement, media should ask Lurie whether he and Trump discussed this initiative in their Oct 22 phone call.
November 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Lurie’s latest move tracks Section 3 of Trump’s executive order (“Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets”).
Given the timing of Lurie’s latest announcement, media should ask Lurie whether he and Trump discussed this initiative in their Oct 22 phone call.
Given the timing of Lurie’s latest announcement, media should ask Lurie whether he and Trump discussed this initiative in their Oct 22 phone call.
Welcome to BillionaireSF where the city “cracks down” on homeless families living in RVs.
The cruelty seems to be the point. This will not age well.
The cruelty seems to be the point. This will not age well.
November 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Welcome to BillionaireSF where the city “cracks down” on homeless families living in RVs.
The cruelty seems to be the point. This will not age well.
The cruelty seems to be the point. This will not age well.
Outrageous that WSJ (or anyone) would publish this fact-free garbage propaganda
October 28, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Outrageous that WSJ (or anyone) would publish this fact-free garbage propaganda
The NY Times has managed to ‘both sides’ Trump’s corrupt demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make way for his opulent ballroom
October 23, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The NY Times has managed to ‘both sides’ Trump’s corrupt demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make way for his opulent ballroom
San Francisco didn’t need the National Guard on our streets when Newsom did it in 2023 and we don’t need it when Trump’s doing it in 2025
October 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
San Francisco didn’t need the National Guard on our streets when Newsom did it in 2023 and we don’t need it when Trump’s doing it in 2025
Note how the SF Standard adopts conservative slogan/framing, rebranding supportive housing as “drug-tolerant housing.” The same could be said of any apartment building, condo complex, or single family home, but the term will only be used to describe the housing low-income people occupy.
October 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Note how the SF Standard adopts conservative slogan/framing, rebranding supportive housing as “drug-tolerant housing.” The same could be said of any apartment building, condo complex, or single family home, but the term will only be used to describe the housing low-income people occupy.
This is an example of an irresponsible headline, with @cnn.com acting as stenographer. The headline should simply read: “Trump sending troops to Portland.” That’s the news. Instead, CNN platforms his false explanation for why he is sending troops.
Stop platforming lies from known liars. Just stop.
Stop platforming lies from known liars. Just stop.
September 28, 2025 at 12:22 AM
This is an example of an irresponsible headline, with @cnn.com acting as stenographer. The headline should simply read: “Trump sending troops to Portland.” That’s the news. Instead, CNN platforms his false explanation for why he is sending troops.
Stop platforming lies from known liars. Just stop.
Stop platforming lies from known liars. Just stop.
Beyond ridiculous that this city-owned affordable housing site (Parcel K) in Hayes Valley isn’t affordable housing yet, and that prominent “YIMBYs” have worked to block housing here
September 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Beyond ridiculous that this city-owned affordable housing site (Parcel K) in Hayes Valley isn’t affordable housing yet, and that prominent “YIMBYs” have worked to block housing here
SF Shallot really nailed this one
August 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
SF Shallot really nailed this one
Sup. Fielder slams Mayor Lurie’s attack on democracy—he’s trying to override the voter mandated requirement of a supermajority to change Prop C funding priorities.
Pay attention to the BOS vote, and note how those who oppose taxes on the rich always try to undermine those taxes after they pass.
Pay attention to the BOS vote, and note how those who oppose taxes on the rich always try to undermine those taxes after they pass.
June 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Sup. Fielder slams Mayor Lurie’s attack on democracy—he’s trying to override the voter mandated requirement of a supermajority to change Prop C funding priorities.
Pay attention to the BOS vote, and note how those who oppose taxes on the rich always try to undermine those taxes after they pass.
Pay attention to the BOS vote, and note how those who oppose taxes on the rich always try to undermine those taxes after they pass.
Trickle down doesn’t work and isn’t intended to
June 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Trickle down doesn’t work and isn’t intended to
Even the Wall Street Journal is starting to see it. When it comes to housing, capitalism has clearly failed to meet the needs of working people. Go Zohran! @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Even the Wall Street Journal is starting to see it. When it comes to housing, capitalism has clearly failed to meet the needs of working people. Go Zohran! @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
Out here with RV residents and advocates opposing the ban on RV parking across SF. This NIMBY proposal is part of San Francisco’s shameful war on the poor
June 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Out here with RV residents and advocates opposing the ban on RV parking across SF. This NIMBY proposal is part of San Francisco’s shameful war on the poor
Heckuva job, Orangy
May 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Heckuva job, Orangy
Not sure how it is in other states but here in CA YIMBY is proudly pro rent hikes
May 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Not sure how it is in other states but here in CA YIMBY is proudly pro rent hikes
These headlines 🤦♂️
Corporate media is uninterested in meeting the moment, preferring to be Trump’s stenographers.
Let me suggest an alternative headline:
“Administration that Lies and Violates the Constitution Arrests Milwaukee Judge”
See? Accurate, but doesn’t slander judge or amplify Trump BS.
Corporate media is uninterested in meeting the moment, preferring to be Trump’s stenographers.
Let me suggest an alternative headline:
“Administration that Lies and Violates the Constitution Arrests Milwaukee Judge”
See? Accurate, but doesn’t slander judge or amplify Trump BS.
April 27, 2025 at 2:10 AM
These headlines 🤦♂️
Corporate media is uninterested in meeting the moment, preferring to be Trump’s stenographers.
Let me suggest an alternative headline:
“Administration that Lies and Violates the Constitution Arrests Milwaukee Judge”
See? Accurate, but doesn’t slander judge or amplify Trump BS.
Corporate media is uninterested in meeting the moment, preferring to be Trump’s stenographers.
Let me suggest an alternative headline:
“Administration that Lies and Violates the Constitution Arrests Milwaukee Judge”
See? Accurate, but doesn’t slander judge or amplify Trump BS.
@equalityalec.bsky.social will be in SF this Friday to talk about his new book, Copaganda. Check it out!
April 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
@equalityalec.bsky.social will be in SF this Friday to talk about his new book, Copaganda. Check it out!
While right wing techbro Garry Tan (the Musk sycophant who called for the death of SF elected officials) has a complete meltdown on the bad site, now is a great time to support and donate to the grassroots organizations he and his fellow right wing tech bros attack. Links below.
April 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
While right wing techbro Garry Tan (the Musk sycophant who called for the death of SF elected officials) has a complete meltdown on the bad site, now is a great time to support and donate to the grassroots organizations he and his fellow right wing tech bros attack. Links below.
Not like I ever actually subscribed, but still
April 21, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Not like I ever actually subscribed, but still
Amazing turnout on a beautiful day to celebrate the Sunset Dunes / Ocean Beach Park!
I was proud to be one of 5 supervisors to put it on the ballot last year (for which I’ve now been sued) and proud of the voters of SF for passing it.
This is a great change for our City. Come enjoy this new park!
I was proud to be one of 5 supervisors to put it on the ballot last year (for which I’ve now been sued) and proud of the voters of SF for passing it.
This is a great change for our City. Come enjoy this new park!
April 13, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Amazing turnout on a beautiful day to celebrate the Sunset Dunes / Ocean Beach Park!
I was proud to be one of 5 supervisors to put it on the ballot last year (for which I’ve now been sued) and proud of the voters of SF for passing it.
This is a great change for our City. Come enjoy this new park!
I was proud to be one of 5 supervisors to put it on the ballot last year (for which I’ve now been sued) and proud of the voters of SF for passing it.
This is a great change for our City. Come enjoy this new park!
A beautiful service today honoring the amazing Joe Creitz. Rest in power, my friend.
April 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
A beautiful service today honoring the amazing Joe Creitz. Rest in power, my friend.