San Francisco’s Absent City Father
Gubernatorial hopeful Mayor Gavin Newsom appears more interested in running for higher office than running the City of San Francisco. Photo by Luke Thomas By Patrick Monette-Shaw February 18, 2009…
What’s Next in Afghanistan?
By Ralph E. Stone February 17, 2009 President Obama announced today he is sending 17,000 more troops to Afghanistan. Â But he is still faced with a decision about what…
Stay Tuned: Bevan, what did you do to Willie?
Hope Johnson Photos by Luke Thomas By Hope Johnson February 17, 2009 FAQ FCJ’s Elaine Santore correctly predicted my fifteen minutes of fame as San Francisco’s Best Political Mind 2008…
Budgets and Sacrifice
Matt Haney By Matt Haney February 14, 2009 There are urgent things taking place in our city and our state that demand our attention and action. San Francisco faces a…
$75,000 Reward for Felton Fire Arsonist Information
From San Francisco Fire Department February 13, 2009 San Francisco Firefighters Union Local 798 announced today the establishment of a Reward Fund for information leading to the apprehension and prosecution…
What About Hamas?
By Ralph E. Stone February 13, 2009 Critics of Israel’s most recent military raid into Gaza often hear the justification that Israel had to do something about Hamas’ rocket and…
A Short History of US Government Handouts
By Stephen Lendman February 13, 2009 Global economies are withering while Washington conceives “Financial Recovery Plan(s) from Hell,” according to economist Michael Hudson in his latest February 11 article. Bankers…