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@sfstandard and @washingtonpost columnist. Also: @esquire, @theinformation, @AirMailWeekly. Writing a biography of William Safire for @simonschuster
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Elon Musk took out his chainsaw. Government took out its checkbook.

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By Adam Lashinsky Verified
| The Washington Post Verified
Elon Musk took out his chainsaw. Government took out its checkbook. (washingtonpost.com) Elon Musk took out his chainsaw. Government took out its checkbook. By Adam Lashinsky 2026060910011600 The word "government" appears over and over in the IPO prospectus for Space Exploration Technologies Corp., the Elon Musk rocket company better known as SpaceX.
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Daniel Lurie for governor? Election results open the door to the discussion

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By Adam Lashinsky Verified
| The San Francisco Standard Verified
Published Jun. 5, 2026at6:00am In early May, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce polled voters on their support for Proposition D, aka the Overpaid CEO Tax. The business lobby opposed the measure, which was intended to raise the taxes of many of its member companies and was placed on the ballot by organized labor. The news wasn’t good. Nearly 56% of voters were inclined to vote yes on Prop. D. Then the lobbyist’s pollsters asked another question: Did you know Mayor Daniel Lurie opposes Prop. D?
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Lashinsky: Why I’m throwing away my governor vote, and more last-minute election decisions

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By Adam Lashinsky Verified
| The San Francisco Standard Verified
Published May 31, 2026at6:00am Regular readers of The Lash might be scratching their heads right now, wondering: Aren’t you supposed to be on book leave, Adam? Yes, technically, I am still locked in my proverbial attic, writing a biography of the influential political columnist William Safire, who died 17 years ago. Admittedly, I have been more immersed in the 1988 presidential campaign than in the upcoming election here at home.
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