British Court Orders Release Of Torture Evidence
In Extraordinary Rendition Case
While 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…
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:…
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…
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…
Remembering Howard Zinn (1922-2010)
Howard Zinn, RIP. By Stephen Lendman February 1, 2010 Distinguished scholar, author, political scientist, people’s historian, activist, and son of blue-collar immigrant parents, Zinn was born on August 24, 1922…
US Supreme Court Confuses Corporations
with Actual People
The Court went on at great length about the risks of preventing corporations from speaking in political campaigns and how their inability to speak purported to damage our political process.…
Howard Zinn, a Historian for the People, Dead at 87
By Ralph E. Stone and Judy Iranyi January 28, 2010 It is with great sadness that we heard the news about the passing of Howard Zinn. He died of a…