Rwanda’s Savior Has Become a Monster
In truth, the Rwandan leader presides over nothing more than hollow democracy. He has attacked and exiled any and all viable political opponents. The local press, as well as international…
Antony Loewenstein: Isolating Iran
is Part of the ‘Great Energy Game’
The Middle East is witness to continuous developments these days, such as Iran’s active diplomacy to attract the indispensable 118-member bloc of non-aligned countries to support its nuclear program, the…
Federal Judge Rules Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Unconstitutional
Today was an important day in the history of the nation, in the pages of democracy, and in the long battle for recognition by gay and lesbian couples.
Adachi to Debate Pension, Healthcare Reform Measure
The debate, sponsored by San Francisco for Democracy, will be held tonight at 7 pm at Schroeder's German Restaurant, 240 Front Street.
The Case for Community-Owned Bay Area Sports
Across the Bay Bridge, the Oakland A's are in a similar situation. The team's owners have been disrespecting the fans for the better part of the last 15 years with…
Adachi Pension, Healthcare Reform Measure
Qualifies for November Ballot
The measure aims to rein in unsustainable pension and healthcare costs projected to exceed $1 billion by 2016. If passed by a simple majority of voters, the measure will save…
In Support of President Obama
Here are just a few of his major accomplishments: health care reform (imperfect though it may be); a $789 billion economic stimulus package; auto industry bailout; selecting Sonia Sotomayor, the…