San Francisco’s Intractable and Increasing Homeless Problem
Getting the homeless into housing or shelters has been a "concern" or a "priority" for every San Francisco administration. Yet, the number of homeless keeps rising.
California’s Inadequate Minimum Wage Legislation
Governor Jerry Brown is in Los Angeles today to sign what has been touted as "historic" legislation to raise California's minimum wage to $15 per hour. Though well-intentioned, the excitement…
Donny Trump: The Rosemary’s Baby of the Republican Party
Listen up, all you uber-conservative mamas and papas in Congress – you spawned this child, now you better take care of him. Raise him as best you can, even though…
A Toast to Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick’s Day wouldn’t exist if not for the man himself. Only two authentic letters from him survive from which comes the only universally accepted details of his life. Much…
Football Is Unsafe and Should Be Banned
With all the hoopla surrounding Super Bowl 50, news that the late Kenny Stabler suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), shines light on the health dangers of playing American football.
Former City Commissioner, City Employee and Political Consultant Facing Corruption Charges
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced today the filing of felony bribery and money laundering charges against former Human Rights Commission (HRC) Commissioner Nazly Mohajer, former HRC employee Zula…
GOP Fiddles While Earth Burns
In the scientific field of climate studies, which includes many disciplines, the consensus can be demonstrated by the number of scientists who have stopped arguing about what is causing climate…