Articles Posted in 2010
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Real, Uglier American Unemployment
Economic inequality and the myth of Reagan trickle down logic are shown by new data from the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University in Boston. The report noted: “What has been missing from the public debate over the labor market crisis is an honest and detailed analysis of which American workers have been most adversely affected by the deep deterioration in labor markets.”
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Johnson Announces College Board, DCCC Candidacies
In a statement released to FCJ, Johnson said she will file her declarations of intent later today at the San Francisco Department of Elections to run for trustee membership on the San Francisco Community College Board (SFCCB) as well as the Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC) in Assembly District 13.
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“The Last Station” and “Creation”
“The Last Station” is about the last year of Tolstoy’s life. He fell ill at Russia’s Astopovo station and was taken to the station master’s house where he died in 1910. The film is terrifically well-acted, especially performances by Christopher Plummer and Helen Mirren.
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British Court Orders Release Of Torture Evidence
In Extraordinary Rendition CaseWhile in detention, Mohamed was subjected to physical and psychological abuse by his captors. Upon his release, Mohamed sought documents from the British government that would confirm that U.K. officials were aware of and complicit in his abuse by U.S. forces. Today’s ruling orders the disclosure of seven previously suppressed paragraphs from an earlier court ruling that summarize British government documents related to Mohamed’s detention and torture while under the control of U.S. authorities.
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Joe Lynn Memorial Followed by March on Ethics Commission
A memorial and celebration of the life of former San Francisco Ethics Commissioner Joe Lynn will be held Saturday, February 20 at the SF LGBT Center. February 10, 2010 Who: Former San Francisco Ethics Commissioner…
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To Tea Or Not To Tea
In sum, it is heartening to see so many Americans with genuine anger, frustration and disgust about American politics and government. I share these feelings. Great motivation, but what it is producing seems little more than an avenue for racist views and desire to strengthen the Republican Party, which when it had considerable political power did far more to advance corporate interests and the wealthy than helping ordinary Americans.
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Court Jester Compares 2000, 2008 BOS, Mayoralty
Class of 2000: Supervisors Tony Hall, Sophie Maxwell, Chris Daly, Leland Yee, Jake McGoldrick, Tom Ammiano (BOS Prez), Mark Leno, Aaron Peskin, Matt Gonzalez, Gerardo Sandoval and Gavin Newsom. Class of 2008: Supervisors Michela Alioto-Pier,…
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