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.

  • Starchild: Kamala Harris “wanted to be an honorary sex worker”

    Starchild: Kamala Harris “wanted to be an honorary sex worker”

    by Luke Thomas on Jul 22, 2008 | 3 Comments

    By Luke Thomas July 22, 2008 This has got be the funniest news item of the week.  Starchild and District Attorney Kamala Harris made an appearance on CNN this morning to discuss a November ballot…

    Posted in News, Politics

  • Newsom Opposed to Clean Energy Act

    Newsom Opposed to Clean Energy Act

    by Luke Thomas on Jul 20, 2008 | 4 Comments

    Mayor Gavin Newsom, file photo. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas July 20, 2008 Gubernatorial hopeful Gavin Newsom today stated his opposition to the San Francisco Clean Energy Act defying all expectations that he…

    Posted in News, Politics

  • Mirkarimi Slams PG&E Mailer

    Mirkarimi Slams PG&E Mailer

    by Luke Thomas on Jul 19, 2008 | 6 Comments

    By Luke Thomas July 18, 2008 Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi today slammed PG&E for its attempt to “scare” San Francisco residents into rejecting a November ballot initiative that would transform the city’s energy policy. “It’s shameful…

    Posted in News

  • Peskin Passes the Baton

    Peskin Passes the Baton

    by Luke Thomas on Jul 02, 2008 | 2 Comments

    By Luke Thomas July 2, 2008 District 3 Supervisor and Board President Aaron Peskin yesterday delivered a passing of the baton speech to a new crop of candidates vying to replace him in November. “The…

    Posted in News, Politics

  • Moyers on Big Oil

    Moyers on Big Oil

    by Luke Thomas on Jun 30, 2008 | No Comments

    June 30, 2008 Luke ThomasLuke 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…

    Posted in News, Politics

  • Newsom: “We will fight back” against the NRA

    Newsom: “We will fight back” against the NRA

    by Luke Thomas on Jun 30, 2008 | No Comments

    June 30, 2008 Part 1 Part 2 Luke ThomasLuke 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…

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  • Sheehan Calls for a Revolution

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    Sheehan Calls for a Revolution

    by Luke Thomas on Jun 29, 2008 | 11 Comments

    Cindy Sheehan Speech at Fat City, 6/28/08 from fogcityjournal on Vimeo. By Luke Thomas June 29, 2008 Independent candidate for Congress Cindy Sheehan yesterday called for a revolution in America to help bring to an…

    Posted in News, Politics