The Art of the Deal – by Kim Jung Un
June 16, 2018 | No Comments
Speaking impulsively without consulting South Korea or the U.S. military, Trump handed a gift to Kim on that proverbial silver platter – an unprecedented give-away with his unilaterally deciding to end joint military exercises with South Korea.
Paul Ryan – The Statesman He Could Have Been
April 13, 2018 | No Comments
Yet after the Orlando massacre, Ryan barely addressed the attack on the LGBTQ community by a Muslim, who pledged allegiance to ISIS.
Giving Priority to Homeless with Mental and Health Conditions
March 29, 2018 | No Comments
The mentally ill and those with physical conditions should be a priority in any plan to homelessness in San Francisco.
Modest Proposals to Address Gun Violence
March 01, 2018 | No Comments
The state of our gun laws is not because of the Supreme Court’s decision in District of Columbia v. Heller that established the “right of an individual to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, but rather the power of the NRA on its members, Congress, and many politicians across the country.
An Open Letter to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Students
February 28, 2018 | 1 Comment
Because of you, companies are already scrambling to disassociate themselves from the NRA. Best of all, it is becoming deliciously obvious with each passing day that politicians have finally – finally – met their match.
Republicans Poised to Accelerate
Climate Change Armageddon
November 18, 2010 | 5 Comments
Senator James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma) and Representative Dana Rohrabacher (R-California) probably represent the views of global warming debunkers. Senator Inhofe called “the threat of catastrophic global warming the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people.” And Representative Rohrabacher called the science behind global warming “emotional junk science.” Even that eminent scientist Sarah Palin called global warming studies “snake oil science.”
Board of Supes Delay Interim Mayoral Selection Process
November 17, 2010 | 3 Comments
The Board of Supervisors, chartered to appoint a mayoral successor when the executive office becomes vacant, entertained two competing motions yesterday in an effort to define a selection process, or to began a non-binding nomination process. The respective motions were authored by Board of Supervisors President David Chiu and Supervisor John Avalos.
Kelly Concedes Defeat
November 16, 2010 | 5 Comments
Though Kelly garnered the most first place votes in the first round, Cohen benefited from second and third place votes from fellow contenders Lynette Sweet and Eric Smith, among others in the twenty-one candidates race.
Reilly Concedes Defeat
November 16, 2010 | 3 Comments
Though Reilly garnered the most first place votes in the first round, Farrell benefited from second and third place votes from fellow contenders Abraham Simmons and Kat Anderson. Farrell was also endorsed by termed out incumbent District 2 Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier.
Let the Sun Shine In
November 12, 2010 | 29 Comments
Every four years, there’s one political contest that dominates San Francisco’s political landscape, and for good reason. The Mayor of San Francisco is not just the most prestigious position in City Hall, it is by far the most powerful.
Walker Concedes Defeat
November 11, 2010 | 1 Comment
Though the final vote tallies from the ranked-choice race have not been officially certified by the San Francisco Department of Elections, Jane Kim, a progressive, is the presumed Supervisor-elect for the District.
Yee Declares Mayoral Bid
November 10, 2010 | No Comments
Yee, a Democrat, made the announcement outside the San Francisco Department of Elections this morning. If elected, Yee would be the first Chinese-American mayor of San Francisco, a city and county with a 31 percent Asian population.
The Hunger Site
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