Articles Posted by Luke Thomas

Luke Thomas is a former software developer and computer consultant who proudly hails from London, England. In 2001, Thomas took a yearlong sabbatical to travel and develop a photographic portfolio. Upon his return to the US, Thomas studied photojournalism to pursue a career in journalism. In 2004, Thomas worked for several neighborhood newspapers in San Francisco before accepting a partnership agreement with the SanFranciscoSentinel.com, a news website formerly covering local, state and national politics. In September 2006, Thomas launched FogCityJournal.com. The BBC, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, New York Times, Der Spiegel, San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Magazine, 7x7, San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco Bay Guardian and the San Francisco Weekly, among other publications and news outlets, have published his work. Thomas is a member of the Freelance Unit of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, TNG-CWA Local 39521 and is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.

  • Brown to Officially Announce Candidacy for Governor

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    Brown to Officially Announce Candidacy for Governor

    by Luke Thomas on Jun 29, 2009 | 18 Comments

    California Attorney General Jerry Brown at the annual Alice B. Toklas Pride Breakfast yesterday. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas June 29, 2009 Juicy news in the 2010 race for California governor; Attorney General…

    Posted in News, Politics

  • Michael Jackson Was Bigger Than Jesus

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    Michael Jackson Was Bigger Than Jesus

    by Luke Thomas on Jun 26, 2009 | 12 Comments

    By Luke Thomas June 26, 2009 As a friend and I were having lunch yesterday, we heard the tragic news of Michael Jackson’s passing.  A fellow patron stood to announce the legendary King of Pop…

    Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Opinion

  • Meko Kicks Off Campaign for D6 Supe

    Meko Kicks Off Campaign for D6 Supe

    by Luke Thomas on Jun 24, 2009 | 5 Comments

    By Luke Thomas June 24, 2009 San Francisco Entertainment Commissioner and long time South of Market land use activist, Jim Meko, held his campaign kickoff event yesterday for the 2010 race for District 6 Supervisor.…

    Posted in Opinion, Politics

  • Not so Fast, Chancellor Griffin

    by Luke Thomas on Jun 22, 2009 | 2 Comments

    City College of San Francisco Chancellor Don Griffin. By Luke Thomas June 22, 2009 A proposal by Chancellor Don Griffin to sell the naming rights of classes offered at City College of San Francisco has…

    Posted in News, Politics

  • Hampton Kicks Off Campaign to Replace Tauscher

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    Hampton Kicks Off Campaign to Replace Tauscher

    by Luke Thomas on Jun 22, 2009 | 10 Comments

    Adriel Hampton officially kicked off his campaign Saturday in Walnut Creek. Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas June 22, 2009 City of San Francisco investigator Adriel Hampton kicked off his grassroots campaign Saturday to…

    Posted in News, Politics

  • Bill Maher: “The Democrats Are the New Republicans”

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    Bill Maher: “The Democrats Are the New Republicans”

    by Luke Thomas on Jun 20, 2009 | 21 Comments

    By Luke Thomas June 21, 2009 Talk show host Bill Maher pulled no punches Friday labeling the Democratic Party “the new Republicans.” Maher, known for his outspoken commentary and for being a fearless defender of…

    Posted in News, Politics

  • Supes Pass Interim Budget

    Supes Pass Interim Budget

    by Luke Thomas on Jun 17, 2009 | No Comments

    Following several hours of impassioned testimony Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 7-3 to deappropriate $82 million from Mayor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas June 17, 2009…

    Posted in News, Politics