Adachi Receives ‘Access to Justice’ Award

October 31, 2013 | 1 Comment

For fighting on behalf of the city’s poorest residents, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi has been honored with the Access to Justice Award, presented by the Lawyers Club of San Francisco at its 66th Annual Supreme Court Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

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This is Not Miami – The Fight over San Francisco’s Historic Waterfront

October 29, 2013 | 19 Comments

There is a battle being waged for the soul of San Francisco between developers, who would like to turn our city into a playground for the wealthy in return for large profits, versus people who live and work here and wish to preserve the character that makes our city a welcomed change from the urban status quo.

Bioneers: Paving a Way to a Sustainable Future

October 25, 2013 | No Comments

The Bioneers conference is billed as an event where “prominent and emergent scientific, sustainability, economic, environmental, social justice, diversity, and innovation experts convene to discuss and present their works to the public.”

Expect More Failed Israeli-Palestinian Peace Negotitations

October 05, 2013 | 1 Comment

The history of these negotiations is merely camouflage for the systematic annexation of the West Bank by way of settlement construction hoping this will encourage Palestinian emigration. In short, a state for Palestine is but an illusion.

Alleged Gang Member Acquitted in Japantown Slaying

October 04, 2013 | No Comments

An alleged gang member accused of executing a rival gang member in Japantown in January has been found not guilty of all charges following a three week jury trial.

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The Strange World of Rob Reger

September 30, 2013 | 5 Comments

A mix of Alice in Wonderland, Tim Burton, Dr. Seuss and the depressed girl in your English class, artist Rob Reger has created a unique style all his own.

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Navy Yard Mass Shooting: Déjà Vu All Over Again

September 21, 2013 | 1 Comment

Aaron Alexis, a former Navy reservist, killed 12 people at the Washington, D.C. Navy Yard, September 16. Alexis was shot to death by police. Already there are renewed calls for gun control legislation, which will undoubtedly fall on deaf ears.

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