Articles Posted in the Politics Category

  • One Rincon Hill Developer Intends to Pay All Fees

    One Rincon Hill Developer Intends to Pay All Fees

    By Luke Thomas April 20, 2009 One Rincon Hill developer Michael Kriozere released a statement today in response to a San Francisco Chronicle report suggesting Kriozere does not intend to pay an outstanding $5 million…

  • A Deal’s a Deal

    The developer for One Rincon Hill, a 62-story skyscraper that juts out of the sky at the foot of the Bay Bridge, says the $5 million in fees that were central to obtaining city approval…

  • Author Discusses Israeli Government Injustices
    Against Palestinians Living in Israel

    Dr. David Wesley By Fanny Dassie April 17, 2009 The complex relationship between Palestinians and Israeli Jews living in Israel was witnessed and experienced by Israeli anthropologist Dr. David Wesley, who decided to report on…

  • Somali Piracy

    Suspected pirates keep their hands in the air as directed by sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) (not shown), in the Gulf of Aden, February 11, 2009. A multinational naval force…

  • Stay Tuned: That’s Just the Way It Isn’t

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    Stay Tuned: That’s Just the Way It Isn’t

    By Hope Johnson April 16, 2009 At Tuesday’s Board meeting, Supes Elsbernd, Alioto-Pier, Chu and Dufty tested the cojones of their colleagues. At least, I believe that’s what they thought they’d be doing. Instead, they…

  • Investigating Israeli War Crimes in Gaza

    By Stephen Lendman April 15, 2009 Independent investigations and convincing testimonies, on both sides, provide compelling evidence of Israeli war crimes in Gaza. It’s time to hold the guilty accountable. In February, the Adalah Legal…

  • Snyder Wins Appointment to Golden Gate Bridge Commission

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    Snyder Wins Appointment
    to Golden Gate Bridge Commission

    David Snyder Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas April 14, 2009 The San Francisco Board of Supervisors today appointed transportation expert David Snyder over Local 38 Assistant Business Manager Larry Mazzola, Jr. to the…