The Body Politic is Back!
Kamala Harris operatives at the Anaheim Convention Center were practically giddy on Saturday as video clips of U.S. Senate campaign rival Loretta Sanchez's "war cry" gaffe began to flit from…
Mary Jung Elected SF Democratic Party Chair as Newly Elected Members Take Office
California Democratic Party Chair John Burton administered the oath of office to the newly elected members of the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee Wednesday night at the first general…
Labor Council Honors Martin Luther King,
Celebrates Poor People’s Campaign
A place was symbolically set for beloved labor leader, Walter Johnson, who passed away on January 12 following a heart attack. An enlarged photo of Johnson (taken by Linda Post)…
Caption Action: Election Hangover Edition
The A Team: David Owen, Some Dude from Ross’ office, Marc Salomon, Elaine Santore, Supervisor Chris Daly, Jonathan Wright, Board President Aaron Peskin, and District 9 supervisor candidate Eric Quesada,…
Election Roundup
Bay City News June 4, 2008 While much election activity in the Bay Area was overshadowed by developments on the national political stage Tuesday as Barack Obama effectively clinched the…
State lawmaker announces paid sick days legislation
Assemblymember Fiona Ma Photo by Luke Thomas By Ashley Wright February 27, 2008 Assemblywoman Fiona Ma announced legislation on the steps of San Francisco City Hall today that would guarantee…
All Aboard: Why California Needs High Speed Trains
Assemblymember Fiona Ma By Fiona Ma April 17, 2007 Earlier this month, I took the ride of my life on a high-speed train that broke the world speed record. A…