Reverend Billy Talen Fundraiser Draws Congregation of San Francisco Supporters

Reverend Billy Talen Fundraiser
Draws Congregation of San Francisco Supporters

July 22, 2009 | 4 Comments

A fundraiser was held yesterday in San Francisco for Reverend Billy Talen of the Church of Life After Shopping. Talen, a Green,  is running against Michael Bloomberg for Mayor of New York City. Photos by…

Herrera Moves to Close Down ‘Heaven’

Herrera Moves to Close Down ‘Heaven’

July 22, 2009 | 1 Comment

San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera. Photo by Luke Thomas From the Office of City Attorney Dennis Herrera Lawless North Beach Strip Club and Prostitution Venue Has Repeatedly Defied Notices of Violation, Cease and Desist…

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Iranian You

July 22, 2009 | No Comments

Leila Radan By Leila Radan July 22, 2009 I am part Iranian, part Danish. Mention of my Iranian blood stops people in their tracks these days. It used to be something that most outside our…

Stay Tuned: Speak Power to Power, A Dear John Letter

Stay Tuned: Speak Power to Power,
A Dear John Letter

July 21, 2009 | 12 Comments

Dear Budget Chair John Avalos… Photos by Luke Thomas By Hope Johnson July 21, 2009 Dear Supervisor Avalos: In a rarely seen move at Stay Tuned, I’ll get right to the point.  WTF is going…

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Electallujah! Reverend Billy Takes on Bloomberg, Corporate Hegemony and Consumerism

Electallujah! Reverend Billy Takes on Bloomberg,
Corporate Hegemony and Consumerism

July 20, 2009 | No Comments

Reverend Billy Talen from the Church of Life After Shopping is challenging Michael Bloomberg and corporate influence over human affairs in the race for Mayor of New York City. Talen, who is running as a Green,…

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A Question of Parity?

A Question of Parity?

July 20, 2009 | 5 Comments

By Kwixuan H. Maloof July 20, 2009 The recent discussion of whether the District Attorney’s Office should receive the same level of funding in the city’s budget add back process as the Public Defender’s office…

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FCJ Interview: Reggae Greats Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare

July 19, 2009 | 1 Comment

When the Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakepeare tour roared through San Francisco last month, FCJ was graciously granted access to the famous and prolific rhythm section and production team.