Joshua Kosman
Retired classical music critic for the San Francisco Chronicle. Co-constructor, Out of Left Field cryptic crossword. He/him
New York Philharmonic Chief Abruptly Steps Downwww.nytimes.com Gary Ginstling, the orchestra’s president and chief executive, is leaving after just a year on the job.
Arkansas abortion rights groups collect enough signatures to advance ballot measurewww.nbcnews.com A measure to enshrine abortion rights in the ruby red state’s constitution is now one step closer to making the November ballot — but major obstacles remain.
Sign of the Times at the San Francisco Symphonysongofthelarkblog.com A patron held up an obscene sign in Finnish at the San Francisco Symphony and it's the worst thing that ever happened.
The Supreme Court Must Be Stoppedwww.thenation.com The court is fundamentally antidemocratic—and the only way to limit the damage it can do is to reduce its power, budget, and lack of accountability.