Redefining U.S.-Israel Foreign Policy
It is unrealistic for the U.S. to suddenly become neutral in all things Middle East, but we must end our lockstep support of Israel with little or no public debate.…
Budget Appropriation Sparks Daly, Maxwell Feud
A miffed Supervisor Sophie Maxwell responds to Supervisor Chris Daly’s suggestion that she “flipped” her vote against an appropriation ordinance following a meeting with Newsom Chief of Staff Steve Kawa.…
Deceiving Ourselves About Healthcare Reform
By Jill Chapin November 13, 2009 Washington’s track record of doing anything fiscally responsible is pretty dismal. That they can get away with this time after time by explaining there…
Campos Wins Due Process for Undocumented Youth
By Luke Thomas November 13, 2009 San Francisco Supervisor David Campos won an historic veto-proof victory Tuesday for undocumented youth arrested on suspicion of committing a crime. The due process…
Obama’s Serial Non-Transparency
President Barack Obama Photo by Luke Thomas By David Bryson, MD (Yale ’63), guest editorial November 10, 2009 It has been almost a year since the Obama Takeover. What bothers…
Paid Lying: What Passes for Major Media Journalism
By Stephen Lendman November 9, 2009 Today’s major media journalism is biased, irresponsible, sensationalist reporting that distorts, exaggerates or misstates the truth. It’s misinformation or agitprop disinformation masquerading as fact…
Hammer Wins Police Commission Nomination
Attorney James Hammer won the nomination for the open seat on the San Francisco Police Commission yesterday. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas November 6, 2009 Attorney James Hammer…