A Shot in the Arm or a Kick in the Gut?
For people on either side of the vaccine debate, you might want to sit yourself down and compose yourself before you read any further. For someone like me who often…
Donald Trump, the Muslim Basher
On the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Khizr Khan delivered a passionate appeal for voters to support Hillary Clinton, and accused Donald Trump of sacrificing "nothing."
Taking a Leaf from Bernie’s Book: Clinton’s Student Loan Plan
The growth in college debt is an issue close to the hearts of millions of voters, but for young Americans who came of age in the midst of the recession,…
Edward Snowden’s Story as Re-told on Film
Although Snowden may have been mentioned in previous works, his story has never been explored in the realm of dramatization. That changes with the release of Oliver Stone’s sure-to-be-controversial film,…
Black and White Consequences of the Sounds of Silence
The thin blue line separating citizens from danger seems to have become a solid wall of refusal to acknowledge the sickening consequences of police officers who either are not being…
McAllister/Jones Standoff Demonstrates SFPD Revised Use of Force Policy Saves Lives
SFPD's revised use-of-force policy, among other things, requires officers to use de-escalation techniques to decrease the likelihood of the need to use deadly force.
We the People – Governed by Cowards
According to Webster’s dictionary, the definition of a coward is one who shows ignoble fear or timidity, one with a lack of courage or resolution. Know anyone on Capitol Hill…