The Last Empire: What is Left?
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…
ACLU Responds to US Government Reluctance
to Defend CIA Torture Program
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…
PG&E Vault Explodes in Downtown San Francisco
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…
CA-10 Democratic Candidates Square Off in Antioch
 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,…
Hampton Congratulates DeSauliner
on Senate Re-Election Bid
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…
Newsom Budget Protests Continue for a Third Day
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…
San Francisco Chronicle Panders to Newsom Ketchup Lie
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…