San Francisco writers, predominantly writers of color, have some things to say in this volume about the state of things. Timely and crucial work by “ordinary people,” many of whom are already known as important voices in the struggles that are going on around us as of this historical moment. Editor Shizue Seigel established a workshop “Write Now” a decade ago that has brought out the voices of an impressive legion of clear thinking and engaged citizens of this city that has always held so much promise, and is coveted by capitalistic forces that despite their best efforts can’t stifle our aspirations, accomplishments and promise.