False Advertising: Making a Federal Case out of Heinz Chili Sauce
I know that both Heinz and the federal government will have long rambling explanations for this anomaly, but we need to cut to the chase: Either Heinz broke the law…
China’s Hu Arrives to Look Around
The right to petition is guaranteed by the Chinese Constitution — yes, China has a Constitution, but it is unevenly enforced like our own. Falun Gong first tried, but failed,…
Why Did Baby Doc Duvalier Return to Haiti?
In 1991, five years after Baby Doc fled, Haitians elected a priest, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, who resisted the IMF's austerity dictates. Within months, the military, with a wink and a nod…
Lee Issues Directive to Host 34th America’s Cup
in San Francisco
San Francisco will host the 34th America’s Cup with a focus on enhancing the overall spectator experience. Plans call for Piers 30/32 for the team bases, the public Race Village…
Adachi Planning Prop B Redux
During an interview Tuesday, Adachi was asked if there was any truth to a recent rumor suggesting he was considering putting a modified version of Prop B on the ballot…
Time for Progressives to Move On
There’s an election in November for a permanent replacement for Lee and Gascón. It’s not too late to be thinking of progressives who can win those seats. A cast of…
Edwin Lee Sworn In as 43rd Mayor of San Francisco
The former City Administrator, Lee was appointed unanimously as successor mayor by the Board of Supervisors to fill the remaining year of former Mayor Gavin Newsom's term, who was sworn…