Articles Tagged “fiona ma”

  • The Body Politic is Back!

    Kamala Harris operatives at the Anaheim Convention Center were practically giddy on Saturday as video clips of U.S. Senate campaign rival Loretta Sanchez’s “war cry” gaffe began to flit from phone to phone.

  • Mary Jung Elected SF Democratic Party Chair as Newly Elected Members Take Office

    California Democratic Party Chair John Burton administered the oath of office to the newly elected members of the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee Wednesday night at the first general meeting of the local Democratic Party’s governing board following the June 5th Primary Election.

  • Labor Council Honors Martin Luther King, Celebrates Poor People’s Campaign

    Labor Council Honors Martin Luther King,
    Celebrates Poor People’s Campaign

    A place was symbolically set for beloved labor leader, Walter Johnson, who passed away on January 12 following a heart attack. An enlarged photo of Johnson (taken by Linda Post) “sat” at the head table along with Mayor Ed Lee, newly-appointed D5 Supervisor Christina Olague, Assemblymember Fiona Ma, and SFLC Executive Director Tim Paulson. Various speakers recalled the Poor People’s Campaign, Dr. King’s last project, that highlighted our nation’s economic disparities while continuing to confront racism, militarism, and a self-centered society.

  • Caption Action: Election Hangover Edition

    Caption Action: Election Hangover Edition

    The A Team: David Owen, Some Dude from Ross’ office, Marc Salomon, Elaine Santore, Supervisor Chris Daly, Jonathan Wright, Board President Aaron Peskin, and District 9 supervisor candidate Eric Quesada, celebrate election night at El…

  • Election Roundup

    Election Roundup

    Bay City News June 4, 2008 While much election activity in the Bay Area was overshadowed by developments on the national political stage Tuesday as Barack Obama effectively clinched the Democratic nomination for president, local…

  • State lawmaker announces paid sick days legislation

    State lawmaker announces paid sick days legislation

    Assemblymember Fiona Ma Photo by Luke Thomas By Ashley Wright February 27, 2008 Assemblywoman Fiona Ma announced legislation on the steps of San Francisco City Hall today that would guarantee all California workers paid sick…

  • All Aboard: Why California Needs High Speed Trains

    All Aboard: Why California Needs High Speed Trains

    Assemblymember Fiona Ma By Fiona Ma April 17, 2007 Earlier this month, I took the ride of my life on a high-speed train that broke the world speed record. A French TGV (train à grande…