The Phoenix Papers: Volume 2

Volume 1 of the Phoenix Papers tracked the dark money making its way into the campaign coffers of San Francisco electoral candidates and ballot measures. Volume 2 examines their motives for pouring millions into local elections, most of it in the form of dark money.

The rightward trend in politics, fueled by vast amounts of money, is a national trend. In a city that boasts 52 billionaires, that swing has greater potential for success.