Peter AllenGhosts of Candlestick, or We’ll be talking about that one for a while.Regardless of what happens in the remainder of the National League Division Series between the arch rival San Francisco Giants and Los…4 min read·Oct 12, 2021----
Peter AllenUndervote, or Why moving election dates won’t solve the real problem.Last year, there was a bit of a kerfuffle in San José over the timing of elections. The local labor movement had invested a bunch of money…6 min read·Apr 19, 2021----
Peter Allen$4,020, or The cost of doing business in local elections.Running for office is hard. It is mentally and physically exhausting. It alienates loved ones and ends marriages.5 min read·Aug 8, 2020----
Peter AllenFlip the script, or Let’s commit (legit) voter fraud.Us Democrats and progressives are a generally optimistic bunch. We drink the Kool-Aid of America. We down it like a frat pledge.6 min read·Jun 25, 2020----
Peter AllenService game, or Why I’m applying for reappointment to the Planning Commission.Recently, I’ve been asked by multiple well-meaning friends when I would be resigning from the planning commission. Not if. When.4 min read·Apr 30, 2020----
Peter AllenLawn Boy, or The Downfall of Western Civilization.We have this neighbor who loves his lawn.4 min read·Nov 9, 2019----
Peter AllenYou’re doing it wrong, or Why a commissioner is not a councilmember.Let’s make one thing clear right off the top: San José has a long history of systemic racism that has marginalized black and brown…4 min read·Sep 11, 2019----
Peter AllenDecision: MadBum, or Why they couldn’t pay me enough to be a general manager.If your buddy tells you they knew in March that there would be this many questions swirling around the future of the San Francisco Giants…4 min read·Jul 25, 2019----
Peter AllenOccupational Hazard, or Why every political consultant needs a therapist.Call it an occupational hazard for political consultants. A key component of the job description is reconciling the competing mindsets of…2 min read·Jul 11, 2019----
Peter AllenRoots of Equity, or Why my privilege is part of the problem.There’s been a lot of talk about equity lately in San José, and it seems like everyone has their own definition. Some of our city leaders…5 min read·Jun 20, 2019----
