Venezuela’s Collapse and the Deafening Silence of the Left
Venezuela is nearing collapse - turning more violent by the second - yet there is scant critical analysis of the country's demise from the left.
San Francisco’s Intractable and Increasing Homeless Problem
Getting the homeless into housing or shelters has been a "concern" or a "priority" for every San Francisco administration. Yet, the number of homeless keeps rising.
California’s Inadequate Minimum Wage Legislation
Governor Jerry Brown is in Los Angeles today to sign what has been touted as "historic" legislation to raise California's minimum wage to $15 per hour. Though well-intentioned, the excitement…
Donny Trump: The Rosemary’s Baby of the Republican Party
Listen up, all you uber-conservative mamas and papas in Congress – you spawned this child, now you better take care of him. Raise him as best you can, even though…
Former City Commissioner, City Employee and Political Consultant Facing Corruption Charges
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced today the filing of felony bribery and money laundering charges against former Human Rights Commission (HRC) Commissioner Nazly Mohajer, former HRC employee Zula…
GOP Fiddles While Earth Burns
In the scientific field of climate studies, which includes many disciplines, the consensus can be demonstrated by the number of scientists who have stopped arguing about what is causing climate…
Cruel and Vindictive are not Requirements for Being Politically Incorrect
I’m a big fan of candidates telling hard truths to a public who really would prefer not to hear them. Besides being refreshing, you get the unfamiliar sensation that your…