Senate Shoots Down GMO Labeling Bill on Eve of March Against Monsanto
May 25, 2013 | No Comments
As 200,000 people prepare to march against Monsanto today (Saturday), the Senate has overwhelmingly rejected a bill that would allow states to decide if genetically modified food products should be labeled.
Time for Israel to Accept Arab Peace Initiative as Basis for Peace Negotiations
May 24, 2013 | No Comments
What happened to the recent Arab Peace Initiative (API) unanimously endorsed by the 22-member Arab League in 2002 at the Beirut Summit of the Arab League? It is time for Israel to accept the API as a basis for peace negotiations.
Tears and Smiles – Mothers Day at the SF County Jail
May 17, 2013 | No Comments
At the women’s county jail on Mother’s Day, San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi announced the department’s doula program for pregnant inmates, a humanitarian program which aims to improve family-based services for inmates, formerly incarcerated men and women, and their families.
Marketing 101 for Activists
May 16, 2013 | 3 Comments
If you have ever been to Bourbon Street in New Orleans, there is one thing that you would have noticed for sure. No, I am not talking about the babes and the beads. I am referring to a bunch of guys holding signs like “Repent” and “Trust Jesus, He Hates Sin.” Millions of drunk guys and gals have walked by these sincere advocates, but how many people do you think instantly dropped their shots and accepted Jesus into their hearts?
Climate Change Ushers In Early California Fire Season
May 13, 2013 | 5 Comments
California’s wildfire season began early this year as nearly a dozen fires fueled by record high temperatures and extremely low water levels broke out across the state during the first week of May.
Groups Allege California Prison Policies Amount to State-Sanctioned Torture
May 02, 2013 | 1 Comment
Earlier this month during Oakland’s monthly First Fridays/Art Murmur event, a candlelit vigil was held by a couple dozen protesters – many wearing T-shirts with the message “Stop Torture CA” – to bring attention to California state prison solitary confinement policies which they say amounts to state-sanctioned torture.
Court Jester’s Class of 2000
July 25, 2009 | 13 Comments
h. brown Photos by Luke Thomas By Harold Brown July 25, 2009 D-2′s Gavin Newsom Presently the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco and a leading candidate for the position of Governor…
CodePink Action Against Torture Memo Author Yoo
July 25, 2009 | No Comments
Former Bush administration Justice Department torture memo author, John Yoo. From CodePink July 25, 2009 Groups want John Yoo dismissed and disbarred for complicity in torture and murder, illegal wiretapping, and unethical and immoral conduct.…
Feinstein, Leno, Ma Oppose Afghanistan
Exit Strategy Resolution
July 24, 2009 | 4 Comments
By Hope Johnson July 24, 2009 A San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC) resolution urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi to co-sponsor a bill demanding a US exit strategy from Afghanistan, was opposed Wednesday by US…
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Healthcare 101
July 23, 2009 | 3 Comments
Health care crisis as depicted by pirates. By Jill Chapin July 23, 2009 Healthcare reform really isn’t as complicated as we are led to believe, but that is exactly what Washington wants us to think.…
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Healthcare Reform: Blue Dog Dems Corrupted
by Big Pharma?
July 23, 2009 | No Comments
Coalition’s PAC is attracting new money from across the spectrum From The Center for Public Integrity WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2009 — Whether the subject is health care reform, climate change, or pay-as-you-go budgeting rules,…
Supervisor Chris Daly Issues Statement
July 22, 2009 | 67 Comments
Daly family portrait: Chris, Sarah, Jack and Grace Eolen Daly. Photo by Luke Thomas By Chris Daly, special to Fog City Journal July 22, 2009, 2:57 pm As an elected official, I take seriously my…
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…
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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…
Posted in Human Interest, Opinion, Politics
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…
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,…
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…
FCJ Interviews Reggae Greats
Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare
July 19, 2009 | No Comments
Wicked reggae duo Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare met with FCJ in June for an interview at the SF Independent. Photos by Luke Thomas By Shivu Rao July 19, 2009 It is oft said of…
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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.…
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