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.
Open Letter to Assemblymember Tom Ammiano – Part II
July 09, 2009 | 5 Comments
By Tanene Allison July 9, 2009 Dear Assemblymember Ammiano – This is a follow-up to the last letter I wrote to you, back in November. Last time I wrote to congratulate you on your recent…
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Defending the Public Defender
July 08, 2009 | 12 Comments
San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi. Photos by Luke Thomas By Matt Gonzalez and G. Whitney Leigh, special to Fog City Journal July 8, 2009 San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi is facing a $1.9…
San Francisco Supes Reflect on Life of Michael Jackson
July 07, 2009 | 9 Comments
By Luke Thomas July 7, 2009 On the day of Michael Jackson’s memorial in Los Angeles, members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors today couldn’t resist an opportunity to reflect on the life of…
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The Last Empire: What is Left?
July 07, 2009 | 5 Comments
War correspondent, journalist and documentary filmmaker John Pilger was one of several outspoken keynote speakers at Socialism 2009 held at the Women’s Building in San Francisco, July 4th. Photos by Luke Thomas By Will Chadwick…
Laguna Honda Hospital: Pot-bellies v. Beds?
July 07, 2009 | No Comments
By Patrick Monette-Shaw, first published in West of Twin Peaks Observer July 7, 2009 One outcome of California Pacific Medical Center’s (CPMC) plans to close three of its San Francisco hospitals and build its new…
ACLU Responds to US Government Reluctance
to Defend CIA Torture Program
July 06, 2009 | No Comments
By Susan Vaughan July 6, 2009 American Civil Liberties Union lawyers representing five victims of a US government clandestine extraordinary rendition and torture program, filed its response yesterday to US Justice Department lawyers seeking to…
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PG&E Vault Explodes in Downtown San Francisco
July 06, 2009 | 1 Comment
PG&E crews examine an underground vault following an explosion this morning at the heavily trafficked intersection of Market and 4th streets in downtown San Francisco. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas July 6, 2009…
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