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 | 4 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.
Syria and Chemical Weapons of Mass Destruction
May 01, 2013 | 1 Comment
Evidence of alleged sarin gas use has supposedly come from human tissue samples. A few dozen Syrians are said to have been killed. If true, did Assad forces or the opposition forces use these chemical weapons and why was only a small amount of sarin used?
‘Dead Man Walking’ Author to Speak in SF
April 29, 2013 | No Comments
Author and anti-death penalty activist Sister Helen Prejean, whose bond with a condemned man inspired the Oscar winning film Dead Man Walking, will speak in San Francisco May 9 in a free, community event presented by the San Francisco Public Defender’s office.
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…
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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Repeal Taft-Hartley
July 05, 2009 | 3 Comments
By Adriel Hampton July 5, 2009 Alongside my intense aversion to empire-building wars, the primary reason I am running for Congress is to ensure that California’s District 10 has a clear and strong voice for…
CA-10 Democratic Candidates Square Off in Antioch
July 05, 2009 | 3 Comments
 Democratic candidates in the race to replace Rep. Ellen Tauscher in CA-10 squared off Thursday during a debate in Antioch. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas July 5, 2009 Democratic Party candidates in…
California Heading for Violent Class Warfare?
July 03, 2009 | 8 Comments
Governor Schwarzenegger is joined by California families as he discusses the state’s budget crisis. Photo courtesy the governor’s office. By Gino Rambetes July 3, 2009 The photograph above came out of the governor’s press office…
Hampton Congratulates DeSauliner
on Senate Re-Election Bid
July 01, 2009 | 1 Comment
From the campaign to elect Adriel Hampton to Congress Editor’s Note: Senator Mark DeSaulnier appears to be using his Senate re-election campaign funds to promote himself in his bid to replace Rep. Ellen Tauscher in…
Newsom Budget Protests Continue for a Third Day
July 01, 2009 | 1 Comment
Protestors performed a die-in outside San Francisco City Hall earlier today as part of an ongoing series of protests to draw attention to Mayor Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget cuts. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke…
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the CCSF Fall Catalog
July 01, 2009 | 4 Comments
City College of San Francisco Chancellor Don Griffin. By Judy B., guest editorial July 1, 2009 Got a spare $6,000? Chancellor Don Griffin at City College of San Francisco suggests using it to rescue an…
Cost of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars
and the California Tradeoffs
July 01, 2009 | No Comments
During his June 2009 Cairo Islam speech, President Obama pledged to “seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world.” Photo by Stephen Crowley, NY Times By Ralph E. Stone July…
San Francisco Chronicle Panders to Newsom Ketchup Lie
June 30, 2009 | 14 Comments
Mayor Gavin Newsom and First Lady Jennifer Siebel glad hand Pride celebrants Sunday following a die-in protest, sans Ketchup. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas June 30, 2009 The San Francisco Chronicle is up…
Newsom Budget Protests Continue
June 30, 2009 | 2 Comments
A candlelight vigil was held yesterday outside City Hall to protest Mayor Gavin Newsom’s budget which includes over $125 million in cuts to health and human services. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas June…
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