Putting the Jinx on John McCain
By Terry Canaan May 9, 2008 In Fiji, if a criminal refused to confess, the chief sent for a scarf with which “to catch away the soul of the rogue.”…
McGoldrick on the Spot with Sunshine Veto
Supervisor Jake McGoldrick Photo by Luke Thomas By Joe Lynn May 8, 2008 Mayor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation sponsored by Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi that would put online audio or video…
Overheard in Fog City:
Nation confirms opposition to Prop 98
Senate District 3 candidate Joe Nation Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas May 8, 2008 Senate District 3 candidate Joe Nation today confirmed his opposition to Proposition 98, a…
Event: Re-elect Ross Mirkarimi Kickoff
Keep District 5’s Favorite Supervisor in office
From the Campaign to re-elect District 5 Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi May 8, 2008 What: Board President/Supervisor Aaron Peskin, Assemblymember Fiona Ma, Former Mayor Art Agnos, Public Defender Jeff Adachi, Sheriff…
Overheard in Fog City:
Migden has one last trump card left to play
District 3 Senator Carole Migden. Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas May 7, 2008 Migden’s last stand Embattled incumbent District 3 Senator Carole Migden has one trump card left…
Newsom Vetoes Ordinance
Expanding City Hall Sunshine and Transparency
Mirkarimi: “I think the veto is foolish and misguided”
Mayor Gavin Newsom Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas May 7, 2008 Citing budgetary constraints, Mayor Gavin Newsom announced Friday his veto of legislation that would expand City Hall…
The United States’ Hemispheric Response:
A Fourth Intervention Fleet
By Fidel Castro Ruz Editor’s Note: It’s now official, the Pentagon announced in late April plans to reconstitute the US Navy’s Fourth Fleet with the mission of patrolling Latin America…