Articles Posted in 2009

  • What’s Next in Afghanistan?

    By Ralph E. Stone February 17, 2009 President Obama announced today he is sending 17,000 more troops to Afghanistan.   But he is still faced with a decision about what to do long term in…

  • Stay Tuned: Bevan, what did you do to Willie?

    Stay Tuned: Bevan, what did you do to Willie?

    Hope Johnson Photos by Luke Thomas By Hope Johnson February 17, 2009 FAQ FCJ’s Elaine Santore correctly predicted my fifteen minutes of fame as San Francisco’s Best Political Mind 2008 would extend beyond traditional timing.…

  • Budgets and Sacrifice

    Budgets and Sacrifice

    Matt Haney By Matt Haney February 14, 2009 There are urgent things taking place in our city and our state that demand our attention and action. San Francisco faces a $576 million budget deficit. To…

  • $75,000 Reward for Felton Fire Arsonist Information

    $75,000 Reward for Felton Fire Arsonist Information

    From San Francisco Fire Department February 13, 2009 San Francisco Firefighters Union Local 798 announced today the establishment of a Reward Fund for information leading to the apprehension and prosecution of the Arsonist(s) responsible for…

  • What About Hamas?

    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 mortar attacks and the despicable…

  • A Short History of US Government Handouts

    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 demand more trillions, “or (they’ll)…

  • Updated Arson Task Force Anonymous Tip Line for Felton Street Fire

    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 in setting the fire, to…