What About Hamas?
By Ralph E. Stone February 13, 2009 Critics of Israel’s most recent military raid into Gaza often hear the justification that Israel had to do something about Hamas’ rocket and…
A Short History of US Government Handouts
By Stephen Lendman February 13, 2009 Global economies are withering while Washington conceives “Financial Recovery Plan(s) from Hell,” according to economist Michael Hudson in his latest February 11 article. Bankers…
Updated Arson Task Force Anonymous Tip Line
for Felton Street Fire
From San Francisco Fire Department February 13, 2009 The San Francisco Fire Department is requesting anyone that can provide information about the February 5th Felton Street fire, or anyone involved…
The Recovery Plan From Hell: What Wall Street Wants
By Michael Hudson, Counterpunch February 13, 2009 Tuesday’s announcement of the Obama-Geithner recovery plan is basically an extension of the Bush-Paulson plan – yet more giveaways to financial insiders, with…
Israeli Elections Bodes Ill for Peace Negotiations
By Ralph E. Stone February 12, 2009 In the recent Israeli elections, the moderate Kadina party won one more seat in the Israeli Knesset or parliament than the right-wing Likud…
Daly Raises Yarne Conflict of Interest Question
Supervisor Chris Daly sent a Letter of Inquiry to City Attorney Dennis Herrera yesterday asking the question: “Is there a conflict of interest?” with Newsom administration Planning Advisor Michael Yarne.…
Update on Injured San Francisco Firefighters’ Conditions
From the San Francisco Fire Department February 10, 2009, 4:20 p.m. Lt. James App, one of the six Firefighters injured at a fire on Felton Street in San Francisco on…