The Fellowship: A Secret Christian Fundamentalist Organization
Ivanwald, the unofficial headquarters of the Fellowship. By Ralph E. Stone & Judi Iranyi November 30, 2009 There is a secretive group known as “The Fellowship,” or “The Family,” one…
Business Taxes Should Encourage Job Creation
By Marc Salomon, guest editorial November 30, 2009 Jobs, jobs, jobs. That’s what’s on everyone’s mind as the economy struggles to find its new level after the bubbles have popped,…
Board Passes Holiday Layoff Reprieve Appropriation
Newsom Refuses to Spend
The Grinch who stole Christmas? San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said he will not spend a veto-proof appropriation passed by the Board of Supervisors intended to prevent layoffs during the…
Optimum Versus Excessive Medical Care
By Jill Chapin November 21, 2009 I recently read a book that shines more disturbing light on the latest healthcare debate; namely, the idea of being overtreated. If you were…
Stupak-Pitts Amendment: A Step Back for Abortion Rights
By Ralph E. Stone November 18, 2009 The Stupak-Pitts Amendment to the health care bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives prohibits the use of Federal funds “to pay…
Nathan Ballard to Leave Newsom Administration
Newsom Communications Director Nathan Ballard has tendered his resignation. Photo by Luke Thomas From the Mayor’s Office of Communications November 16, 2009 Today Mayor Gavin Newsom announced that Nathan Ballard,…
Redefining U.S.-Israel Foreign Policy
It is unrealistic for the U.S. to suddenly become neutral in all things Middle East, but we must end our lockstep support of Israel with little or no public debate.…