Articles Posted by Luke Thomas

Luke Thomas is a former software developer and computer consultant who proudly hails from London, England. In 2001, Thomas took a yearlong sabbatical to travel and develop a photographic portfolio. Upon his return to the US, Thomas studied photojournalism to pursue a career in journalism. In 2004, Thomas worked for several neighborhood newspapers in San Francisco before accepting a partnership agreement with the SanFranciscoSentinel.com, a news website formerly covering local, state and national politics. In September 2006, Thomas launched FogCityJournal.com. The BBC, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, New York Times, Der Spiegel, San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Magazine, 7x7, San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco Bay Guardian and the San Francisco Weekly, among other publications and news outlets, have published his work. Thomas is a member of the Freelance Unit of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, TNG-CWA Local 39521 and is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.

  • Peaceful antiwar protestmarred by SFPD excessive use of force

    Peaceful antiwar protest
    marred by SFPD excessive use of force

    by Luke Thomas on Mar 20, 2008 | 2 Comments

    An antiwar protestor is immobilized by four San Francisco Police Department officers during a peaceful rally marking the fifth anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas March 20,…

    Posted in News

  • San Francisco cops unleash force on anti-war protestors

    San Francisco cops unleash force on anti-war protestors

    by Luke Thomas on Mar 19, 2008 | 2 Comments

    Luke ThomasLuke Thomas is a former software developer and computer consultant who proudly hails from London, England. In 2001, Thomas took a yearlong sabbatical to travel and develop a photographic portfolio. Upon his return to…

    Posted in News

  • Last Goodbye: US Soldiers from Iraq War

    Last Goodbye: US Soldiers from Iraq War

    by Luke Thomas on Mar 19, 2008 | 2 Comments

    Luke ThomasLuke Thomas is a former software developer and computer consultant who proudly hails from London, England. In 2001, Thomas took a yearlong sabbatical to travel and develop a photographic portfolio. Upon his return to…

    Posted in News

  • Overheard in Fog City:City Hall Norouz event postponed over flap

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    Overheard in Fog City:
    City Hall Norouz event postponed over flap

    by Luke Thomas on Mar 18, 2008 | 40 Comments

    The third annual Norouz event, scheduled for Friday, March 21 has been postponed one week due to a flap between event organizer, Turquoise Bridges, and Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas…

    Posted in Culture, News, Politics

  • Nader-Gonzalez hopeful to be included in national debates

    Nader-Gonzalez hopeful to be included in national debates

    by Luke Thomas on Mar 17, 2008 | 4 Comments

    Vice Presidential candidate Matt Gonzalez. Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas March 17, 2008 Fog City Journal attended a Peace Vigil yesterday held at the Unitarian Universalist Church in San Francisco. The event, headlined…

    Posted in Politics

  • In focus: Meet Joe Nation

    In focus: Meet Joe Nation

    by Luke Thomas on Mar 10, 2008 | 4 Comments

    Senate District 3 candidate Joseph Nation Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas March 10, 2008 Fog City Journal returned to Marin Saturday to attend the Novato Democratic Club Senate District 3 debate with incumbent…

    Posted in Politics

  • Alioto-Veronese ends Senate District 3 campaign

    Alioto-Veronese ends Senate District 3 campaign

    by Luke Thomas on Mar 07, 2008 | 4 Comments

    Joe Alioto-Veronese has withdrawn his candidacy from the Senate District 3 race. Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas March 7, 2008 5:45 p.m. San Francisco Police Commissioner Joe Alioto-Veronese has pulled out of the…

    Posted in Politics