Aslan: US “War on Terror” Not About Terrorism
Iranian-born award-winning author Reza Aslan discussed his latest book Monday at the World Affairs Council in San Francisco. Photos by Luke Thomas By Fanny Dassie May 14, 2009 Pope Benedict…
American Workers Urge Feinstein
to Support Employee Free Choice Act
A rally was held Wednesday outside the San Francisco Federal Building to urge Senator Dianne Feinstein’s support of the Employee Free Choice Act. Photos by Luke Thomas By Fanny Dassie…
Former Refugee Discusses War and Violence in Sudan
Valentino Achak Deng By Fanny Dassie April 29, 2009 Losing a friend due to a lack of food and water and coming across dead bodies lying along the roadside, is…
2009 Goldman Environmental Prize Awarded to Grassroots Environmentalists
The 2009 Goldman Environmental Prize was awarded to seven grassroots environmental activists for their courage and commitment in helping to save our planet from unfettered destruction. Awardees from left to…
Author Discusses Israeli Government Injustices
Against Palestinians Living in Israel
Dr. David Wesley By Fanny Dassie April 17, 2009 The complex relationship between Palestinians and Israeli Jews living in Israel was witnessed and experienced by Israeli anthropologist Dr. David Wesley,…
Pakistani Journalist Criticizes US Foreign Policy
Journalist Hamid Mir discussed US foreign policy in Pakistan with San Francisco Chronicle scribe Jonathon Curiel Wednesday at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Photos by Luke Thomas By Fanny…
Controversial Foie Gras Resolution Sets Up Food Fight
A resolution passed by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday commends restaurants that voluntarily remove foie gras from their menus ahead of California statewide ban in 2012. By Fanny…