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.
Latest Alioto-Pier Rumor Triggers Rally for Dave Jones
July 16, 2009 | 6 Comments
Assemblymember Dave Jones was joined Wednesday by a phalanx of Progressive electeds in support of his candidacy for California Insurance Commissioner. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas July 16, 2009 Following an unconfirmed rumor…
Thanks for the Memories
July 16, 2009 | 1 Comment
By Jill Chapin July 16, 2009 Every so often I come across a book that merits exposure to a larger audience. Hail Hail to U City High, by Alan Spector, is about my 1964 University…
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Public Defender Outlines Impact
of $1.6 Million Budget Cut
July 15, 2009 | 4 Comments
San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi and SFPD Lt. Mike Slade joined forces yesterday on the steps of City Hall to draw attention to budget cuts that are threatening the closure of several public defender…
Newsom’s Empty Promises
July 14, 2009 | 2 Comments
Mayor Gavin Newsom Photo by Luke Thomas By Chris Carlsson, SFStreetsBlog Editor’s Note: Mr. Carlsson assesses political ladder climber Gavin Newsom’s sudden embrace of environmental values, exposing a deceptive branding campaign that belies Newsom’s record.…
Leigh Responds to Henderson
July 13, 2009 | 3 Comments
G. Whitney Leigh By G. Whitney Leigh July 13, 2009 In responding to our post, Defending the Public Defender, Assistant District Attorney Paul Henderson suggests that by exposing the political machinations and fiscally unsound reasoning…
What’s Really “Progressive”?
July 10, 2009 | 46 Comments
 San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris. Photos by Luke Thomas By Paul Henderson, Chief of Administration, San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, special to FCJ July 10, 2009 Never let the facts get in the…
Candlelight Vigil Held for US Journalists
Imprisoned in North Korea
July 10, 2009 | 2 Comments
A candlelight vigil was held yesterday in San Francisco for two US journalists held captive by North Korea. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas July 10, 2009 While North Korea continues to test the…
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